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sustainable broadband

UAE consumers prioritise sustainable broadband, 92% open to paying more

The Cisco Broadband Survey highlights the growing environmental awareness among UAE consumers

Etihad Airways Business Class (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad debuts unlimited and free inflight social media messaging access

Additionally, it will offer unlimited internet data packages on its widebody aircraft for a flat fee

Everdome

Cover story: Everdome CEO on why he is on a larger-than-life quest

As the metaverse disrupts the existing technological landscape, Everdome and Metahero are on a journey to create something the world has not seen yet

Abu Dhabi launches its official internet domain name

The domain name is accessible to all citizens, residents and employers working inside and outside the emirate of Abu Dhabi

UAE telecom subscribers totalled 21.9 million by end of 2020

Pre-paid mobile phone subscriptions totalled 13.178 million by end of December

Etisalat

UAE’s Etisalat recognised as world’s fastest mobile network

Previously, Etisalat won the Speedtest Awards for fastest mobile network worldwide in Q1-Q2 and Q2-Q3 2020

Tata Communications granted local ISP, telecom licence in Saudi

Licence allows change of status from a foreign carrier to local licenced service provider

Covid-19: How data networks are supporting the new normal

The change in workplace dynamics of the Covid-19 world has not only strained digital networks but also provided an increased number of cybersecurity challenges

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What role do social media influencers play in the UAE in the current crisis?

The impact of Covid-19 on the influencer industry has been significant. Yet, some are adapting to the crisis to capitalise on a vast new captive audience

UAE eases restrictions on internet calls to contain virus

The UAE will permit companies to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications that allow virtual conferencing

New internet cables to bring better speeds, prices to UAE

Four new cables are expected to land at the country this year

Top 10 countries with the fastest internet speeds

Asia and Europe have the fastest internet connection speeds globally, a new report shows.