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Etisalat by e&’s ‘GoChat’ messenger downloads shoot past 3.5m across market

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

The number of downloads of Etisalat by e&’s voice-and-video call app GoChat Messenger has crossed 3.5 million across markets.

The app now also includes features like the GoChat channels, enabling uses to follow their brands of choice and stay updated on offers, discounts, new launches. This applies to anything from fashion to automobiles and food. The services also includes grocery shopping.

A new gaming section has been introduced over and above the free-to-play games.

The ‘GoChat Messenger is a global app that can be downloaded by anyone in the world’, the company said in a statement. It requires a mobile number for registration, thus connecting the UAE population with friends and family anywhere and can be downloaded via Android and iOS app stores. Customers can also make international and local money transfers, including bill payments through eWallet. GoChat Messenger also offers customers trustworthy and reliable home services including home cleaning, PCR at home, salon at home as well gifting services at their fingertips.

SOURCE: Business

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Etisalat by e& launches GoWell Consumer health platform

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat UAE, branded as Etisalat by e&, today announced its foray into the consumer digital health space with the launch of ‘GoWell,’ a fitness and wellness platform. ‘GoWell’ is designed to empower subscribers to achieve their health and wellness goals while receiving a series of rewards and cashback incentives.

As people turn to digital solutions to help them manage their health and fitness goals on the go, the launch of ‘GoWell’ for all, including health enthusiasts and change seekers, will allow them to use technology to improve their health outcomes. The launch is also part of Etisalat by e&’s plans to have a 360-degree approach for the eHealth domain starting with fitness and wellness, followed by teleconsultations to be included in the next phase of the platform.

GoWell helps customer assess health through personalised goals by tracking progress syncing all other health devices and apps as well as get rewarded for it.

Khaled El Khouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat by e& said: “Backing our transformation to a digital telco is our commitment to continue delivering enhanced customer experiences by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in every sector. The healthcare industry, particularly, has witnessed unprecedented digital transformation post-pandemic, driven by the need for innovation so as to accelerate value-based care models and focus on more value creation.

“As a telco, our connectivity services and network solutions have powered up hospitals and the healthcare system in the country, delivering a major positive impact on the lives of patients and caregivers. GoWell is part of our long-term plan to serve our customers as they look to embrace a complete holistic approach when it comes to taking care of their health and wellbeing. By bringing about a positive change in consumers’ lives in this digitalization era, GoWell will help them build healthy habits by establishing and executing a list of easy daily activities that they can access through the app’s tracking platform while being rewarded at the same time.”

GoWell is designed in partnership with Vitality Global, leaders in wellness and behavioral change with a global technology platform , and Accenture, one of the leading firms in services, business and experience design capabilities.

Every achievement on the platform is rewarded with a wide variety of lifestyle awards as well as a unique opportunity for cashback on smart watches. Customers have a chance to earn and redeem instant rewards when achieving their weekly active goals from partners. Monthly paybacks on fitness wearable devices is another great value add when users activate the device payback feature. In addition, one can enjoy up to Dh700 cashback on the purchase price of a fitness device from Etisalat.

The platform is free for the first 14 days of registration, with an opportunity to be a part of ongoing competitions during Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai 30×30, to win prizes, including smart wearables. Subscribers can renew their subscription at the end of the free trial by purchasing the subscription at Dh25 per month.

SOURCE: Business

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Etisalat by e& launches ‘Hello Business Pitch 3’ to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat UAE, branded Etisalat by e&, today announced that it is inviting ideators and start-ups to pitch their next big business idea at the third edition of the ‘Hello Business Pitch’ competition, providing an innovative platform to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

After two successful series of the Hello Business Pitch competition, this year’s edition is open to aspiring start-ups (up to 3 years in operation) and innovators who have novel disruptive ideas and require the capital to kickstart the business.

Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB Sales & Marketing,, Etisalat by e&, said: “We’ve always believed in supporting entrepreneurs and SMBs as they make a difference in our society through their pioneering and innovative business ideas. Over the years, the competition has become the bridge that enables their growth to the next level while we stay committed to the aspirations of the UAE leadership to be a leading sustainable knowledge-based and innovative hub globally.

“This year, the competition comes with an exciting twist as we open the doors for a wider community of ideators and entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative ideas. We look forward to receiving submissions, enabling the space for pathbreaking ideas to come to fruition and implementation,” he said.

Last year, the competition received an overwhelming response with hundreds of submissions from aspiring startups in UAE, with YallaGive winning first place, Key2enable Assistive Technology and App4Legal taking the second and third position. This year, a total of 6 winners will be announced, whereby 3 disruptive ideators and 3 ambitious startups will walk away with cash prizes worth AED 350,000.

SOURCE: Emirates news

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Etisalat’s E& Enterprise forms a joint venture with Bespin global

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

The enterprise division of Etisalat has formed a joint venture to build the largest pure play cloud managed and professional services provider in its region

E& Enterprise’s partner in the project is South Korean company Bespin Global, already a cloud managed service provider.

Salvador Anglada (pictured), CEO of E& Enterprise, which owns 65% of the joint venture, said: “The joint venture with Bespin Global and the investment in the holding company are part of our ongoing efforts to extend our cloud offerings and establish our commitment as a trusted partner to governments and enterprises in the UAE.”

The new business will operate in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan, a region E& Enterprise is calling “Metap”. As part of the deal E& will make a minority investment of US$60 million in Bespin Global’s holding company. Bespin Global will own 35% of the joint venture. The joint venture will be branded Bespin Global MEA, an e& enterprise company.

John Hanjoo Lee, CEO and co-founder of Bespin Global, said: “The joint venture between Bespin Global and E& Enterprise will leverage capabilities that will help build the future of cloud business. In addition, we welcome E& as an investor in Bespin Global and appreciate their confidence in our strategy and operations.”

E& Enterprise has the option to invest another $60 million within a period of 18 months from completion of the transaction, the companies said. “Both shareholders will contribute growth capital to the JV.”

Miguel Villalonga, CEO of E& Enterprise Cloud, said the partnership will “The partnership “offer the right mix of cloud services based on customer needs, including cloud consulting, migration and managed services”.

He added: “This will open up a plethora of opportunities in the public cloud space, especially as its deployment plays an integral role in many public and private sector projects today.”

SOURCE: Capacity

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Etisalat by e& collaborates with Huawei complete trial of 1.2Tbps/channel

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Dense wavelength division multiplexing is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks. Etisalat by e& has collaborated with Huawei to complete the trial of 1.2Tbps/channel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This achievement is a significant industry milestone in driving down the cost per bit of telecommunications networks. The trial showcased the ability of fiber networks to reach the overall capacity of single fiber transmission up to 96Tbps.

The 1.2Tbps/channel technology will address Etisalat by e&’s growing demand for capacity with the current new shift towards online digital behaviors, cloud-based business services, enhanced Home broadband, and 5G services. Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks.

This accomplishment is particularly significant in emphasizing the promise to deliver the best–in–class and most advanced robust network in UAE. Based on the 1.2Tbps/channel adoption, Etisalat by e& optical network will be able to take a leap closer to attaining an agile transmission network model that can rapidly adapt to external changes and respond to customer business requirements.

This trial leverages Huawei’s latest 1.2Tbps/channel optical module by using the second-generation channel-matched shaping (CMS) technology, including a series of advanced transmission algorithms such as Nyquist-shaping, Transmit pre-compensation and SOP (state of polarisation) tracking. The result of the trial demonstrated excellent transmission performance while achieving optimal spectrum efficiency. Combined with Super C-band and Super L-band solution, it will provide the industry’s largest single-fiber capacity of 96Tbps.

Commenting on the deal, Marwan Bin Shakar, Senior Vice President, Access Network Development at Etisalat by e&, said: “The successful trial of 1.2Tbps/channel with Huawei is a result of our continuous efforts to deliver enhanced customer experiences by pushing the boundaries of what is possible as a digital telco. This has resulted in Etisalat by e& taking the lead in building one of the most advanced networks globally and using industry-leading technology to deliver superior network services to our customers across the UAE. With 1.2Tbps/channel solution, we are able to deliver more data by every wavelength, and build an optimal cost-per-bit optical network for a best-in-class customer experience. This trial will further strengthen our efforts in maximizing value for customers and bring positive change to their lives in the age of digitalization.”

Victor Zhou, President of Huawei’s Transmission Network Domain, added: “We are glad to work with Etisalat by e& to complete this 1.2Tbps/channel trial. We will continue to collaborate with Etisalat by e& to achieve more innovations by Huawei ultra-high-speed OTN solution, and build a high-quality, reliable, and scalable transmission network, helping Etisalat by e& to achieve business success.”

SOURCE: Satelliteprome

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9mobile unveils online streaming platform

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Telecom service provider, 9mobile on Wednesday, unveiled its online Streaming platform called 9TV.  9mobile described this launch as part of efforts to provide Nigerians with quality and stress-relieving entertainment.

9TV is a one-stop entertainment hub where 9mobile subscribers on pre-paid and hybrid subscriptions can watch their favourite movies, TV shows, children’s entertainment, and live events on the go.

Unveiling the app at its headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, 9mobile said 9TV is a unique platform to give its subscribers refreshing content on various smart devices and help them keep abreast of happenings on smartphones and tablets.

Director, Product Innovation and Business Development, 9mobile, Kenechukwu Okonkwo, said: “We are happy to be introducing this new entertainment platform for the delight of our subscribers. 9TV will offer unlimited relaxation with quality entertainment content at prices that they can afford.”

On the various 9TV offerings, Okonkwo said movies would be available in categories, including new releases, most-watched, blockbusters, and children. 9TV, he further explained, would be subscription-based, with subscribers getting exceptional value for their money.

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Subscriptions for 9TV range from N50 to N2,500, depending on subscriber’s choice

“9TV’s ‘Timeshift’ feature on Live TV allows users to watch their favourite programmes with pause, rewind, and forward functionalities. Also, the ‘Catch-Up’ feature will enable users to watch programmes after they have been broadcast, or users who have missed a live broadcast will be able to view it on demand.

“9TV allows users to watch & also download their favourite movies, which they will be able to watch later under ‘my downloads’ feature on the app. The downloaded movies will be available to users to view whenever they want, even with ‘No Network Coverage’ or when the device is on ‘Airplane Mode.” Okonkwo said

Source: The Nation

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9mobile sets to launch ‘The Hack’ to groom entrepreneurs

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Leading telecommunications company, 9mobile is set to hold the first edition of its mentorship program, ‘The Hack’.

The Hack is a platform created to support and promote entrepreneurs in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) space. It is a one-day physical event which would hold by 10 am on Friday, June 17th, at The Zone Tech Gbagada, Lagos.

It is a business and networking mentorship program facilitated by a business expert who will share business ideas with participants and groom them to scale their businesses.

The goal of the platform is to solve specific challenges that entrepreneurs face with a broad focus on the limitless possibilities in the SME sector.

The seminar is set to help entrepreneurs to grow their business and overcome challenges.

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Director of Marketing Communications, 9mobile, Saidat Lawal-Mohammed Commented on the initiative and noted that it was another of its interventions in developing the SME space by empowering entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills.

“There are lots of entrepreneurs managing small and medium enterprises in the country, and we want to support them by providing a platform for those who are eager to grow their businesses to network, learn strategies and hacks that they can apply to their daily hustle and convert to sales,” she said.

“We are excited about kicking off the first edition of the Hack because we know that there are a lot of talented entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This platform will help them unleash their capabilities and potential”, the official added.

Mohammed added that as an enabler of individuals and enterprises, 9mobile remains committed to entrepreneurs, start-ups and MSMEs, and would not relent in supporting their dreams and aspirations.

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Etisalat Egypt selects Ericsson to modernize its BSS digital transformation
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Etisalat Egypt selects Ericsson to modernize its BSS digital transformation

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat Misr has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to modernize its Business Support Systems (BSS) in Egypt. The transformation will upgrade and modernize Etisalat Misr’s BSS platform to support data and Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) traffic growth, 5G readiness and Internet of Things (IoT).

The agreement will equip Etisalat Misr with a range of upgraded capabilities across all its business operations in the customer, product, and service management domains and for customers, enterprises, partners, network technologies and events. Ericsson BSS will enable Etisalat Misr to further spur innovation and enhance customer satisfaction with more flexibility. The agreement will also secure capacity expansion for Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) using Ericsson Cloud VoLTE technology which will enable a superior customer experience for several millions of users.

The partnership will benefit Etisalat Misr with a low-risk and effective route to address business opportunities in both traditional telecom services, digital services, cloud transformation and IoT. Becoming an integral part of a great customer experience and enabling emerging digital ecosystems, Ericsson BSS products and partner ecosystem are backed by analytics-driven, real-time service and experience control.

Hazem Metwally, Chief Executive Officer at Etisalat Misr says: “It is a pleasure to have Ericsson as our partner that understands our vision and ambitions to evolve and transform our business. Enhancing our business operations in Egypt is essential to improving customers’ services and satisfaction. We are looking forward to the outcomes of this partnership that will be brought, especially with evolving our BSS, Digital transformation, latest network technology readiness, Fintech and IoT.”

The myriad of features offered by the transformation will align Etisalat Misr’s digital transformation program with Egypt Vision, thereby increasing consumer and business opportunities through 4G currently and 5G in the future.

Ekow Nelson, Vice President at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: “The acceleration of Digitalization everywhere in the world is transforming lives and opening doors to a whole host of opportunities. Today’s partnership with Etisalat Misr underscores our joint role in this transformation. The BSS transformation agreement is testament to the common vision we share with Etisalat Misr and we are excited to work jointly towards its realization.”

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Etisalat, Nokia to provide ultra-fast 5G broadband services in the UAE
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Etisalat, Nokia to provide ultra-fast 5G broadband services in the UAE

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets recognized by Ookla Speedtest as the world’s fastest mobile network in 2020, partners with Nokia to deploy a 5G network, provide enhanced mobile broadband services and expand 5G coverage and revenue opportunities.

Nokia’s 5G portfolio supports Etisalat’s mission of driving the digital future to empower societies.

Etisalat has a proven history of bringing the latest in technology and broadband services to the United Arab Emirates to support economic growth and innovation. Similarly, Etisalat is building an autonomous 5G network using  Etisalat A3 platform, where Nokia has to collaborate with Etisalat to deliver a best-in-class customer experience, as 5G’s ultra-high bandwidth and low-latency enrich service offerings and transform business models.

5G capabilities enable innovative applications in areas such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). It also addresses Industry 4.0 opportunities to benefit enterprises from various Internet of Things (IoT) use cases in areas such as energy, healthcare, education, transport and entertainment, providing new revenue opportunities.

Commenting on the latest development Haitham Abdulrazzak, Chief Technology Officer, Etisalat said: “As a true pioneer, we have always embraced the latest technologies to drive the Digital Future to empower society. Accordingly, we are building an autonomous 5G network and are very excited about how 5G can transform industrial and consumer services. The 5G services we have rolled out truly enhance lifestyles and delivers significant gains in productivity in the UAE, contributing to the national innovation strategy.”

Saeed Al Zarouni, SVP, Mobile Network, Etisalat, added: “Etisalat’s technical teams have closely worked with Nokia to build the 5G network smoothly and enabled 5G coverage with ultra-high speed and low latency services in the UAE. The high capacity 5G network also allows us to provide services to a large number of customers. Rolling out 5G network is in line with our focus on digital innovation and investments in next-generation telecom technologies.”  

Tommi Uitto, president of Mobile Networks at Nokia, concluded: “With this deployment, Nokia is supporting Etisalat achieve its vision of driving the digital future. Along with consumers’ expectation to get the latest telecom services experience, the current period has also shone a spotlight on just how important networks are for people and businesses. With this next generation 5G network deployment, we are excited to continue our longstanding collaboration with Etisalat to deliver the full transformational benefits of 5G.”

Nokia has deployed its AirScale radio platform, based on 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards. The network uses massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (mMIMO) radio technology to improve network capacity, provide broader coverage and increase network speeds.

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9mobile announces More Data offering on its MiFi and Router devices
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9mobile Announces More Data offering on its MiFi and Router devices

by Blessing Ubani
written by Blessing Ubani

9mobile a telecommunications service provider recently upgraded offerings on its MiFi and router devices with more affordable and superfast data.

Customers can now get up to 380GB for N60,000, plus a free router device valid for 1 year, and up to 200GB for N36,000, plus a free MiFi device also valid for 1 year. 

MiFi devices connect a cellular signal to Wi-Fi signals, providing internet services for up to ten devices, while routers can be connected to a cellular network to provide internet services for up to 30 devices. 

According to the Chief Commercial Officer, 9mobile, Stjepan Udovicic, who commented on the offers at their virtual unveiling on Tuesday, said the new offering demonstrates 9mobile`s commitment to boosting individuals and businesses with affordable data connectivity. 

“We are committed to providing affordable offerings, especially as COVID-19 has altered the world of work. Nowadays, more people are working remotely as they need affordable data to deliver their tasks and stay connected online with colleagues and business associates.

Our refreshed MiFi and Router offers will see our customers enjoying more for less. For instance, a customer gets a 20GB instant sign-up data bonus, and additional 15GB data every month for 12months, plus a free MiFi device at N36,000”.

Also, customers will get a 30GB instant sign-up data bonus, and additional 20GB every month for 12months, plus a free Router device. Udovicic added that the MiFi and Router devices also come with other variant data offers. For MiFi`s, there are three more variants where customers can get a sign-up data bonus and additional data starting from N16,000.

Since entering the Nigerian market, 9mobile continues to transform lives with its consistent innovation, rolling out solutions that enable Nigerians to achieve their full potential. 

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