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Orange Jordan continues to further consolidate its presence as the strongest and fastest internet provider to meet the needs of its subscribers, the company announced in a press conference offering unprecedented Fiber speeds, with 10,000 Mbps standing as the first in Jordan and the Middle East, in addition to launching 2,000 Mbps as another first in Jordan, in continuation of its efforts to provide more quality, reliability, speed, and best services to the subscribers.

The new speeds are an added achievement to Orange’s portfolio in providing high speeds, where it was the first to launch 1,000 Mbps for Fiber in 2018, in addition to leading the fiber market where it obtained a certificate for the fastest fiber internet in Jordan for the year 2022 from SpeedChecker.

Commenting on the importance of the new speeds, CEO of Orange Jordan, Philippe Mansour, said: “These fast speeds will create a leap in the broadband internet market, especially fiber in Jordan, as part of our continuous efforts to enhance the infrastructure and provide the latest and best solutions that enable our customers to enjoy unmatched experiences. Through our exerted efforts, we seek to offer technologies that meet everyone’s needs and aspirations, in addition to leading the Fiber market, 4G+ as the only providers, and getting ready for the 5G network”.

Mansour also affirmed the company’s commitment to providing next-generation technologies, accompanied by modern devices, strong networks, fast speeds, and innovative technology to enable users to unleash their potential in various fields, as these efforts enrich customers’ digital experiences, develop Jordan’s digital ecosystem and increase its investment attractiveness, in line with the economic modernization vision, and stemming from the company’s role as a responsible digital leader and the Kingdom’s partner in digital transformation.

Chief Consumer Market Officer, Naila Al Dawoud noted that there will be technical advancements to accompany these speeds, as it adopts “Wi-Fi 6”; the new generation of Wi-Fi technology, as it offers superior capabilities to enable users to have three times the speed, increased number of connected devices to Wi-Fi by 4 times, and lower response time by 75%.

Orange Fiber subscribers will benefit from the new speeds with devices that support these speeds, including e-game consoles and advanced smartphones.

In preparation for the launch of its 5G summit in June 2023, Arab Advisors Group released a new comprehensive analytical telecommunication report. The report focuses on countries across MENA with and without launched 5G services. Arab Advisors Group shed the light on 5G network expansions and coverages, as well as disclosed 5G-related indicators. As for countries without 5G launches, the report further examined the role of governmental bodies in facilitating successful 5G launches in the Middle East and North Africa, and 5G trials among telcos in preparation towards their launches.

Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Arab Advisors Group, a leading provider of research and analysis in the telecom and media industries, is proud to announce its upcoming 5G Summit (www.5gsummit.me) in Amman, Jordan, in June 6, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

5G technology promises to bring a massive enhancement for businesses and people, with a significant paradigm shift in communications and technology. However, the 5G promise is yet to be delivered. In its 17th summit this year, Arab Advisors Group will bring together thought leaders, stakeholders, C-Level executives, and directors from across the MENA region to share their expertise and thoughts about the true promises and the challenges of a viable 5G launch.

Governmental bodies play vital roles in facilitating and catalyzing successful 5G launches – setting clear 5G roadmaps and strategies, and publicly disclosing adequate and timely indicators to name a few. Roadmaps and strategies present governments’ expectations for digitized and well-developed ICT sectors, and highlight telecom operators’ part in supporting their governments’ visions. The advancement of any ecosystem is also strongly tied to publicly disclosed key performance indicators (“KPIs”). Sources of similar indicators vary across the telecom industry; nevertheless, the most credible and expected source of indicators is governmental bodies.

Governmental bodies are not the sole contributors towards successful 5G launches. Telecom operators play imperative part in pushing towards 5G launches through network upgrades, expansions, and 5G trials. In alignment with its summit launch, Arab Advisors Group released a new analytical report which tackles prerequisite measures by telecom operators and regulators to ensure successful 5G network launches across the MENA region. Arab Advisors Group further discusses 5G network coverages for MENA-based telecom operators, highlighting a wide range of achievements in the GCC. Lastly, we present 5G-related KPIs released by telecom regulators and operators in the Gulf.

As part of its continuous reliable primary research-based analysis, Arab Advisors Group released this report which answers the following questions:

• How are MENA governmental bodies catalyzing smooth and successful 5G launches?
• Do MENA’s telecom markets have adequate and timely disclosed 5G-related indicators?
• What preparation measures are telecom operators in the Arab World taking towards their 5G launches?
• How intense are 5G trials in Arab countries without commercial 5G services?
• How did the GCC’s 5G markets differ during a span of 4 years in terms of coverages and expansions? 

“According to our findings, about 30% of the telecom operators in Arab countries without commercial 5G services announced 5G trials. The intensity of these trials is considered low, with Tunisia being the only country with sufficient 5G trial announcements between June 2019 and February 2023.” Ms. Hiba Rabadi, Arab Advisors Group’s Deputy General Manager noted. “The lack of announcements may not indicate a lack of trials but rather a lack of public disclosure. Overall, the modest number of trials and their low intensity suggest that more work is needed for operators to select suitable solutions and understand network behavior in real-life situations.” Added Rabadi.

“One noticeable advancement in the GCC’s 5G networks is the transition towards standalone 5G (“5G SA”). A few telecom operators across Kuwait, KSA, and the UAE announced transitioning from non-standalone 5G networks to 5G SA ones, while others announced testing their 5G SA networks.” noted Rabadi.

Arab Advisors Group will be releasing a new report series with a focus on each GCC country. The series will overview 5G services on an operator level, frequency bands utilized, and collaborations with telecom vendors to launch 5G. Additionally, Arab Advisors Group will examine 5G monetization by telecom operators, alongside disclosed benefits of 5G. Lastly, the series will shed the light on governmental support in each country towards successful launches.

Arab Advisors Group published four individual reports pertaining to each region (The GCC and Yemen, The Maghreb, The Levant, and Egypt and Sudan) with separate data sheets detailing all OTT offerings per region.

Please contact Arab Advisors Group for more details or to get a copy of the reports’ Table of Contents.

The reports were released to Arab Advisors Group’s subscribers and can be purchased for a fee of US$ 7,000.

Arab Advisors Group’s team of analysts in the region produced over 5,800 reports on the Arab World’s communications, media and financial markets. The reports can be purchased individually or received through an annual subscription to Arab Advisors Group’s (www.arabadvisors.com) Strategic Research Services (Media and Telecom).

To date, Arab Advisors Group serves over 965 global and regional companies by providing reliable research analysis and forecasts of Arab communications markets to these clients. Some of our clients can be viewed on https://arabadvisors.com/client-list

The Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) and Rainmaking Innovation have signed an agreement to mark the onset of the programs of JoPACC’s newly established fintech incubator, JOIN Fincubator, which will support the development and endeavors of fintech ideas and startups in the Jordanian ecosystem.

The agreement, which was signed in Amman by Ms. Maha Bahou, CEO of JoPACC, and Mr. Ibrahim Seksek, CEO of Rainmaking Innovation MENA, creates a strategic partnership between Rainmaking Innovation and JoPACC’s JOIN Fincubator to be one of Rainmaking’s first initiatives in the Jordanian market. The agreement comes as a part of a long-term vision of Rainmaking to unleash perpetual entrepreneurship in Jordan and the MENA region and constitute corporate innovation and startup-corporate partnerships.

The launch of the JOIN Fincubator was first announced during the proceedings of the 20th edition of the MENA ICT Forum, in November 2022, by Dr. Adel Sharkas, Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and Chairman of JoPACC. JOIN Fincubator targets startups, financial institutions, college students, and investors in Jordan and the MENA region who can benefit from developing fintech products and solutions and contribute to the development, enrichment, and expansion of Jordan’s digital economy.

To cater to Jordan’s financial ecosystem’s growing need for a centralized environment for fintech startups, enterprises, and financial institutions to test and develop their ideas, JOIN Fincubator intends to be a central hub for fintech entrepreneurs, aiming to accelerate product development and provide participants with a comprehensive testing and development platform. JOIN Fincubator programs will be supported by Startupbootcamp, a Rainmaking Innovation firm that is regarded as one of the top five accelerators in the world.

Furthermore, in collaboration with Rainmaking, JOIN’s platforms, infrastructure, mentors, and partners will establish an ecosystem through which startups and financial institutions can receive adequate resources and industry expertise. Its channels can be used for networking, relationship building, partnership formation, transfer programs, conferences, and events.

Rainmaking MENA CEO Ibrahim Seksek commented on the launch of JOIN Fincubator in Jordan, saying, “This collaboration with JoPACC is a testament to Startupbootcamp’s expertise in fintech and our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the Jordanian ecosystem. We believe that JOIN Fincubator will be a key driver of innovation and growth in Jordan and the broader MENA region’s digital economy.”

On her side, JoPACC’s CEO, Ms. Maha Bahou, expressed her excitement for the new partnership with Rainmaking, a regional leader in corporate innovation and venture development across the Middle East. Ms. Bahou stressed on the critical role Rainmaking will play in supporting the creation, acceleration, and expansion of new fintech businesses at JOIN Fincubator, and emphasized the valuable exposure that JOIN’s cohorts will gain from Startupbootcamp’s global network of experts, startups, and entrepreneurs.

Jordan Water Co – Miyahuna -has launched its new official website in collaboration with Echo Technology, following to the latest technologies in web design and development techniques.

The website aims to provide a range of e-services, such as paying water bills, reconnecting water meters, subscribing to new water services, and reporting complaints or water theft. In addition to providing information about the company, its work, latest developments, and highlights its important projects easily and in a modern manner.

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