I think the format, (ie a combination of landlines
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Posted On: 05/02/2015 12:39:54 AM
I think the format, (ie a combination of landlines, (including fiber) and wireless) could play out well in countries, (w/a lot of strife, are poverty stricken, and want authoritarian control of communications) and are countries in which DUTV operates.
Some of these countries have made things like VOIP illegal, (which implies a lot of control).
I'll share some of what I was working on, but you'll have to decide whether it seems reasonable to you. Q/K filings are for facts, pretty much everything else is conjecture/opinion(s).
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List of mobile network operators 2015
INTLFCSTONE
Our markets are Algeria, Burundi, Gambia, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Canada
Media
Al Jazeera Media Network – multimedia corporation
Telecommunications
Ooredoo – state-owned telecommunications provider
Wi-Tribe – state-owned internet services provider
List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
LOL, ck this out, (Ooredoo & Vodafone) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...rica#Qatar
Philippines[edit]
With the launch of wi‐tribe Philippines in 2010, Qtel and San Miguel, Wi-Tribe has laid down in its foundation. This advanced market has been another exciting venture for the tribe and the first expansion of the group into Southeast Asia.[6][12] In February 2010, Wi-Tribe launched "4G" wireless broadband service (though in reality, it is a 3G service).[13]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Tribe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companies_of_Qatar
#5 Ooredoo Telecoms $11.2bn Nasser Marafih, group CEO
#12 Vodafone Qatar Telecoms $4.5bn Kyle Whitehill, CEO
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar-s-top-30...TsQk-lFBjo
DUTV Markets: Algeria, Burundi, Gambia, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Canada
Algeria
1 Djezzy GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 16.49 (Nov 2011)[citation needed] Global Telecom Holding (51.7%)[2]
2 Mobilis GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 14[3] (Sep 2014) Algérie Télécom
3 Ooredoo
(formerly Nedjma) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 9.933[4] (Q2 2014) Ooredoo (74.4%)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...ica#Gambia
Burundi
1 Leo
(formerly U-Com) CDMA
GSM-900 MHz 1.227[19] (Mar 2012) Telecel Globe 100% (Orascom Telecom, Vimpelcom)
2 Tempo
(formerly Safaris/Africell) GSM-900 MHz 0.070[20] VTEL Holdings
3 ONAMOB GSM-900 MHz 0.140 (Nov 2008)[citation needed] Onatel (state owned)
4 Econet
(formerly Spacetel) GSM-900/1800 MHz
2100 MHz UMTS 0.0007 (2007)[citation needed] Econet Wireless
5 Smart Mobile
(formerly Lacell) GSM-1800 MHz
UMTS Not Yet Available Smart Telecom
Gambia
1 Africell GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1.30 (Jan 2015)[citation needed] Africell Gambia LTD
2 Comium GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) 0.25 (2012)[citation needed] Comium Group
3 Gamcel GSM-900 0.24 (2012)[citation needed] Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Ltd
4 Qcell GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 0.115 (2012)[citation needed] Qcell
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Gabon
1 Airtel
(formerly Celtel, Zain) GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.836 (June 2009) Bharti Airtel (90%)
2 Libertis GSM-900 MHz 0.513 (Dec 2009)[citation needed] Maroc Telecom (51%),
Gabonese government (49%)
3 Moov GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 0.140[51] (September 2008) Etisalat
4 Azur GSM-900 MHz Not Yet Available Bintel Saudi Binladin Group (60%)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...ica#Gambia
Afghanistan
1 Roshan GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 5.6[2] (2012) Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) 51%, Monaco Telecom International (MTI) 36.75%, TeliaSonera AB 12.25%
2 MTN GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 4.5[2] (2012) MTN (100%)
3 Etisalat GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 3.5[2] (2012) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation
4 AWCC GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 3.5[2] (2012) Telephone Systems International
5 Wasel 800 MHz CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.052[2] (2012) Wasel Telecom Afghanistan
6 Afghan Telecom CDMA2000 1X (Cellular/WLL GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.15[2] (2012) MCIT (state owned)
Pakistan
1 Mobilink GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS
WiMAX 37.4[92] (Sept 2013) Vimpelcom
2 Telenor GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 32.3[92] (Sept 2013) Telenor
3 Ufone GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 24.8[92] (Sept 2013) Etisalat(26%) and Government of Pakistan
4 Zong (Paktel) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE 22.3[92] (Sept 2013) China Mobile
5 Warid GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
1800 MHz LTE 12.8[92] (Sept 2013) Warid Telecom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...fic_region
Canada
1 Rogers
includes Fido and Chatr GSM-850/1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
700/1700/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 9.45[21] (Q4 2014) Rogers Communications
2 Telus
Includes Mike, Clearnet, Koodo, and Public Mobile CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE
iDEN (on Mike Network) 8.30[22] (Q4 2014) Telus
3 Bell
includes Solo and Virgin Mobile CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
700/1700/2600 MHz LTE 8.12[23] (Q4 2014) Bell Canada
4 Wind 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 0.80[24] (Q4 2014) Globalive Communications Corporation, Vimpelcom Ltd
5 SaskTel CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE 0.57[25] (Dec 2010) SaskTel
6 MTS CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE 0.49[26] (June 2011) MTS
7 Vidéotron 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+[27]
700 MHz LTE 0.25[28] (Sept 2011) Videotron
8 Mobilicity 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 0.053[29] (August 2010) Mobilicity
Guatemala
1 Tigo GSM-850 (GPRS, EDGE)
850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 7.967[51] (August 2011) MIC (55%)
2 Claro CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1x, CDMA2000 EV-DO
GSM-900/1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 6.299[51] (August 2011) América Móvil (99.2%)
3 Movistar CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1x, CDMA2000 EV-DO
GSM-1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1900 MHz LTE 4.280[51] (August 2011) Telefónica (100%)
4 Infonet iDEN Not Yet Available Intelfon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...cas#Canada
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Very interesting article
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QCELL makes Gambians proud - says President Jammeh
24th July 2010
His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh has commended The Gambia's fourth GSM operator, QCELL for making every Gambian proud. He made this statement on Saturday during the inauguration of a multi-million dollar new QCELL office complex and QCELL 'SUNU BUSS' 3G services at Kanifing. The occasion was witnessed by Vice President Ajaratou Isatou Njie-Saidy, Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers, the Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, religious leaders, as well as other senior government officials and a cross section of the general public.
President Jammeh said with the establishment of QCELL a short time ago, he was being informed that the demand base for QCELL's services is highly appreciable and likely to expand even more.
He commended QCELL and said now that The Gambia has joined the rest of the world with the latest technology in telecommunications, with this wide range of unique 3G services in The Gambia, Gambians and non-Gambians alike living in the country are now able to transcend from audio to video calls which is a more fashionable option in this age and time of a digital world we live in.
President Jammeh further stated that the very widely used QCELL USB Data Card that provides faster internet access to all parts of the country, with all these innovations now in place The Gambia will contribute in helping to bridge the digital divide and join the Global Information Super-highway with greater ease.
He continued to emphasize that his government believes that a viable ICT sector is needed to support the aspirations of Vision 2020, the MDGs and the Silicon Valley dream pointing out that the task is too huge for government alone to handle it all by itself and therefore there is need for a greater public-private partnership. The Gambian leader thanked Mr. Muhammed Jah, the Chief Executive of QCELL, for his zeal and vision as a consistent player in the development of this beloved country.
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of QCELL Muhammed Jah said the launching of QCELL Limited and QCELL House is a cause of inspiration by His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh in the early days of the July 1994 revolution. The president, he said, consistently encouraged every young Gambian to invest in skills, knowledge, discipline among other things for the development of this country.
“The QCELL Sunu Buss product is a success story of our time which is attributed to a three way marriage between a benevolent economic climate at home, a world economy increasingly transforming into a digital economy, and our own personal ambitions and hard work,” Mr. Jah further pointed. He noted that QCELL Sunu Buss kicked into life with its original orange colour from the standard setting bedrock we had created in 1998, Quantum NET Co. Ltd.
The QCELL CEO revealed that QCELL SUNU BUSS hit the ground running with its unique 3G technology with a solid investment of over one billion dalasis in 2009. “Its introduction into the market QCELL has made The Gambia proud to be the second country in Africa to have a 3G GSM network”, Jah further noted He said that the idea of bringing the highest and the best to Gambians as His Excellency the President always puts it in telecommunication technology was significant in giving our vision its initial fire.
Mr. Jah further revealed that communication is more of a necessity rather than a privilege thereby making QCELL the cheapest GSM network in The Gambia. He said QCELL offers Caller User Group (CUG) services which will facilitate all users working in the same institution to talk and see each other free of charge, thereby reducing the communication costs on both the individuals and institution drastically.
Commending the Gambian leader, Mr. Jah said the President Jammeh's Presence in this occasion is a gain they will forever treasure and that he (the President) is an exemplary patriotic leader we must follow his lead and help his consolidate the enormous gains we have seen in this country.
Mr. Jah went further to highlight some of the challenges they are facing noting that as a 3G mobile company the provision of a reliable Internet Bandwidth at an affordable cost is vital to their survival and that has been a serious challenge since the beginning.
He dilated that the cost of financing and interest rates is still a challenge for all young entrepreneurs who may have wonderful available business propositions but lack access to financing to be able to realize their dreams and aspiration.
Mr. Jah finally urged both the private sector especially the financial institutions and the Gambia government to come together to address this important instrument which he believe can positively change the economic situation of our people.
Earlier on in his statement the Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure Alhaji Cham said that it was in 2008 when his Ministry issues license to QCELL limited to operate a 3G network services including voices video and internet in the Gambia. He added QCELL took up the challenge when GSM operators would have a second thought to become the first GSM operator in a market that is very small compared to other markets.
Honourable Cham said the inauguration of QCELL is another testimony towards our efforts in making the smiling coast of Africa an information and knowledge based society through the adoption of new and emergence technology in line with our dynamic leader's vision 2020.
He said he must commend our dynamic and visionary leader His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh for creating the enabling environment in the ICT sector and the country as a whole. “Such conducive environment enable QCELL 'SUNU BUSS' and other GSM operators to be where they are today”, minister Cham added
He reassured them that under the able leadership of His Excellency the President his ministry will continue to support the public/private partnership in the ICT sector through appropriate policy, legal and regulatory frame work. He recognized the efforts of PURA for regulating the industry to ensure fair play in accordance with the PURA information and communication act 2009.
http://www.statehouse.gm/J22-16-anniv_2010/in...072010.htm
QCELL the cheapest GSM network in The Gambia
He reassured them that under the able leadership of His Excellency the President his ministry will continue
to support the public/private partnership in the ICT sector through appropriate policy, legal and regulatory frame work.
a viable ICT sector is needed to support the aspirations of Vision 2020, the MDGs and the Silicon Valley dream
QCELL SUNU BUSS hit the ground running with its unique 3G technology with a solid investment of over one billion dalasis in 2009. “Its introduction into the market QCELL has made The Gambia proud to be the second country in Africa to have a 3G GSM network
Quantum NET Co. Ltd.
The QuantumNet Group was established by its current Managing Director & CEO Mr. Muhammed Jah in 1998, shortly after the creation of the Internet Gateway by Gamtel & the United Nations Development Fund on the 25th September, 1998 at Abuko.
Quantumnet is the Gambia's first Internet Service Provider (ISP) which began life with just 4 employees. Today, it now employs over 300 IT professionals. It has branched out into the West Africa region with a sister company in Sierra Leone.
Quantumnet Services:
• A cellular phone service provider
• Institute of Technology is an IT training centre which has formed a partnership with the University of The Gambia, The National Training Authority (NTA) and Saint Mary’s university in Halifax, Canada offering e-learning classes. The courses held at the centre start from basic, intermediate and advanced IT. Students with little or no computer knowledge can take these courses.
• Dial-up-internet access through the telephone system as well as high speed (WIFI) wireless Internet (WLL) broadband services with backbone hotspots covering the greater Banjul and the hotel areas.
• Cybercafés.
Arch 22, Banjul
Aishamarie, Serrekunda
Bakau, (near Observer)
Banjul (Dua Jabbie Building)
Barra
Churchills Town
Elton Petrol Stations
Fajara (Opp. Emporium)
Kairaba Hotel
Sarges Hotel
Sukuta
Westfield Junction (Sayer Jobe Av.)
• Web Design, hosting and networking solutions.
• Authorised representative for the (VHQ) Van Hessen Integrated Hospitality Solutions - Micros Fidelio for hotels and restaurant industries.
• QuantumNet is also a distributor of top brand names like Nokia, HP, DELL, and IBM.
• The firm also owns the Digital Superstore is in Serrekunda on Pipeline Road which sells consumer electronic goods.
• Espace Motors distributes Chinese made cars with its own Automobile Service Centre staffed by trained mechanical and electrical engineers.
Future Plans:
• Expansion of the number of cybercafes throughout The Gambia.
• Electronic commerce with the partnership of local banks and the introducing credit cards to allow for online purchases over the net.
• Live video and audio streaming.
• Provision of Intranet solutions to enable corporate customers to integrate their Management Information systems.
• Launching of the Web-TV to enable domestic users access to the Internet using their television sets.
• Roaming email services
QuantumNet's headquarters have since moved from Banjul to KSMD where it has a purpose built office.
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/quantum-net.html
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*****MAP COVERAGE GSM BANDS******
Patterns seem to be emerging w/some like Airspan Networks, Alvarion, or points of interest:
wi-tribe (Liberty Broadcasting Network Incorporated)
UK check Urban Wimax Limited and Vfast Internet Ltd both at 5.8GHz
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
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DUTV Algeria Burundi Gambia Guatemala Afhganastan Pakistan Canada
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Afghanistan 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Etisalat; 3G 2100 MTN Afghanistan; 3G 2100 Salaam; 4G in 2017 ?
Algeria 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilis; 3G 2100 Ooridoo; 3G 2100 Djezzy; 4G LTE Algerie Telecom
Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers; 3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron; 4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell 4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ; 4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz ;
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Qatar 900 1800 3G 900/2100 Ooredoo QSC; 3G 2100 Vodafone Qatar; 4G LTE Ooredoo Qatar 800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone Qatar 800/1800Mhz;
Panama 1900 850 3G 850 Cable & Wireless Panama; 3G 2100 Movistar; 3G 2100 Claro; 3G 2100 Digicel; 4G Claro HSPA+
United Kingdom 900 1800 3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
expect connections
4G US 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz;
3G 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River;
look for crossover w/UK companies & US
3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
then back to Qatar......circular : )
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April 25 2015
*****MAP COVERAGE GSM BANDS******
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
Algeria Burundi Gabon Gambia Guatemala Afhganastan Pakistan Canada
Afghanistan 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Etisalat; 3G 2100 MTN Afghanistan; 3G 2100 Salaam; 4G in 2017 ?
Afghan companies Etisalat MTN Afghanistan Salaam
Algeria 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilis; 3G 2100 Ooridoo; 3G 2100 Djezzy; 4G LTE Algerie Telecom
Algeria companies Mobilis Ooredoo Djezzy Algerie Telecom
Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Burundi company Econet
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers; 3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron; 4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell 4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ; 4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz ;
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Qatar 900 1800 3G 900/2100 Ooredoo QSC; 3G 2100 Vodafone Qatar; 4G LTE Ooredoo Qatar 800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone Qatar 800/1800Mhz;
Panama 1900 850 3G 850 Cable & Wireless Panama; 3G 2100 Movistar; 3G 2100 Claro; 3G 2100 Digicel; 4G Claro HSPA+
United Kingdom 900 1800 3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
expect connections
4G US 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz;
3G 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River;
look for crossover w/UK companies & US
3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
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Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers;
3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron;
4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Canada companies Bell Mobility Alo Mobile Bragg DAVE Globalive Rogers SaskTel TBayTel TELUS Videotron
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell
4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion wimax Airspan (look alos for QuantumNet relationship)
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Guatemala Companies Claro Telefonica Tigo
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ;
4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz
Pakistan companies Mobilinkk Telenor Ufone Zong Warid Warid Telecom
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Afghan companies Etisalat MTN Afghanistan Salaam
Algeria companies Mobilis Ooredoo Djezzy Algerie Telecom
Burundi company Econet
Canada companies Bell Mobility Alo Mobile Bragg DAVE Globalive Rogers SaskTel TBayTel TELUS Videotron
Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion wimax Airspan (look alos for QuantumNet relationship)
Guatemala Companies Claro Telefonica Tigo
Pakistan companies Mobilinkk Telenor Ufone Zong Warid Warid Telecom
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wikipedia
Econet
Econet Wireless is a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim, offering products and services in the core areas of mobile and fixed telephony services, broadband, satellite, fibre optic networks and mobile money.
The Group's subsidiaries include Econet Wireless International, Econet Wireless Africa, Econet Solar International, Econet Wireless Group and Liquid Telecom
Econet Wireless is a privately held group, but Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Liquid Telecommunications is an independent data, voice and IP provider, supplying wholesale fibre optic, satellite and international carrier services to telecommunications operators in developing countries
Steward Bank Limited In February Econet acquired a controlling interest in the then TN Bank Zimbabwe, one of the commercial banks in Zimbabwe now called Steward Bank. The bank, whose shares were previously listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), were delisted when it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Econet.[6
Econet Solar is a manufacturer and distributor of solar products, for the global market, and in particular developing countries.
the Home|Power|Station has been installed around the Kwa Mashu area in Kwa Zulu Natal. Similar pilot projects are currently being deployed in Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Burundi
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Afghanistan Ariana Network Service (ANS)
Algeria icosnet Maxnet SLC
Burundi U-com
Gambia Arrow Telecom QuantumNet
Guatemala Terra Tigo Yego
Canada ABC Comcentric Networking I-NetLink Inukshuk Mipps Navigo Broadband Netago, Alberta Special Areas Board Sogetel
other countries and company associations........worth scanning
Panama Wipet Internet
Zimbabwe Ecoweb
Suppliers:
SLC (Smart Link Communication) - Algeria
http://www.slc.dz
+213-21-69-49-58
Standard: 802.16d
Frequency: 3.5 / 5.8GHz
Supplier(s):
Launched: April 2006
Coverage: Nationwide
http://www.mnodirectory.com/wimax_networks/database.htm
Orange (Orange (Botswana) Pty Limited) - Botswana
http://www.orange.co.bw
+33-1-4444-2222
Standard: 802.16d
Frequency: 2.5GHz
Supplier(s): Alvarion (February 2009) .............Orange/Alvarion connection, in country DUTV services (Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion...dk if also connection w/wimax Airspan)
U-com (Telecel Globe Ltd) - Burundi
http://www.telecelglobe.com
+20-2-2461-73-00
Standard: 802.16e
Frequency: 3.5GHz
Supplier(s): Huawei ............U-com (Telecel Globe Ltd)/suppkier Huawei
GAMBIA Arrow Telecom Ltd, (freq suoolier Huawei) coverage Nationwide while QuantumNet is for Greater Banjul
Orange (Telkom Kenya Ltd) - Kenya ......has ZTE as suoolier
Safaricom (OneCom | Packed Data Networks) (Safaricom Limited) - Kenya .......different presentation
Supplier(s): Airspan Networks (September 2008, d) | Alvarion (October 2009, e)/Nationwide
Ariana Network Service (ANS) (Ariana Network Service (ANS)) - Afghanistan/supplier Alvarion/Kabul
Mobily (Mobily (Etihad Etisalat)) - Saudi Arabia/Supplier(s): Huawei | Samsung
Americas
ABC (ABC (Allen Business) Communications Ltd) - Canada/Supplier(s): Tranzeo Wireless/Coverage: Northern B.C.
Comcentric Networking (Comcentric Networking Inc.) - Canada/Supplier(s): Redline Communications
Towerstream (Towerstream Corporation) - USA ......different 3.6 GHz supplie Alvarion
Tigo (Tigo Bolivia) - Bolivia.supplier Alvarion ......notice how many times Alvarion shows up around the world
Alvarion seems a good one to cross refernce for collusion between others that seem to be connected to DUTV in that capacity
Airspan Networks is another
Digicel (Digicel Cayman Islands) - Cayman Islands/supplier Alvarion.....lol
Terra/Tigo/Yego Guatemala have no supliers listed, but Yego freq is 3.5GHz
Wipet Internet (Liberty Technologies) - Panama Standard: 802.16e Frequency: 3.5GHz Supplier(s): Cisco
Aircel Business Solutions (Dishnet Wireless Limited) - India supplier Alvarion
Digital TV (Digital TV) - Kazakhstan launched 2010 supplier Samsung......just a tickle
Mobilink Infinity (Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd) - Pakistan
wi-tribe (wi-tribe Pakistan Ltd) - Pakistan ......wi-tribe is a Lebanon Group
wi-tribe (Liberty Broadcasting Network Incorporated) - Philippines .......................well, the name pretty much says it
Imagine (Imagine Communications Group) - Ireland suppliers Alvarion (d) | Cisco (d) | Motorola (October 2009, e)/Nationwide
Last Mile Wireless (Last Mile Ltd) - Ireland supplier Airspan Networks ......name intrigued me
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April 28 2015
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It would seem w/attempted coup in Gambia in Jan 2015 that communications would be via satllite/wi-max countrywide and over landline/cable in metro areas.
Given poverty, lack of infrastructure, and mobility of individuals, I lean toward satellite and or wi-max.
Your thoughts on what and how DUTV is most apt to accomplish service(s) in said countries would be appreciated.
The following info is a sampling of tidbits that led to the above opinion. It also raised the questions:
Is DUTV a Carrier or does a wholeseller have the right of usage of the ring?
If just a wholeseller, wouldn't their access be limited, (not the same access as a Tier 1)?
If DUTV is a Carrier, they would seem to be under the umbrella, (partnership agreement) of another or maybe there is a list of new carriers.
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telecommunications industry in Canada has three major players (Rogers, Bell and Telus
Infrastructure investment costs, along with increased competition/movement of users between wireless providers,
enabled by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), has decreased profitability of Canadian Telecoms.
Wireless communications within Canada is quickly and steadily growing.
there has been a 13% increase in the number of tablet users to 39%.
Moreover, a shift in the type of usage accompanies the growth in the sector - users are consuming less land-line based voice telecommunications and more data.
increased competition from smaller providers, Bell, (BCE) and tELUS, (TU)
Wind acquiring spectrum that will make the quality of its network rival that of the "big-three
as Canada's largest wireless providers, Rogers can maintain its competitiveness
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3103006-attra...gers?ifp=0
.....NHL is seems to be the primary source of competition.......also the focus of Qatar
Qatar investment strategy as of 2013 http://www.aalep.eu/qatari-investments-abroad...-structure
Qatar Investment in Canada
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Fund Giants Dial Up £1bn O2 Mobile Stakes
April 27, 2015
Funds from Canada and Singapore could strike deals to invest in the merged O2 and Three as soon as this week, Sky News learns.
Two of the world's biggest investment funds are close to snapping up £1bn stakes in the company that is poised to become Britain's leading mobile communications provider.
Sky News understands that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore (GIC) are in advanced discussions about acquiring minority shareholdings in the new holding company of O2 and Three.
The two fund giants could sign a provisional agreement to invest the money as early as this week, insiders said on Monday, although it is unclear whether there will be an announcement about their deal before the merger completes.
The combined group, which will be created if Hutchison Whampoa completes a planned takeover of O2 for £10.25bn, would have an enterprise value of approximately £15bn.
It would be the UK's biggest mobile telecoms operator by number of customers.
The new company would carry debts of roughly £6bn, and Hutchison has signalled that it will sell about 30% of the entity - worth in the region of £3bn - to institutional investors.
Sky News revealed in February that demand for the roughly £2.8bn of equity being sold had exceeded £5bn, with three or four purchasers likely to be selected.
Sovereign funds from Qatar and China have also expressed an interest in backing the tie-up of the two UK mobile networks.
The appetite from sovereign investors underlines the continuing interest in UK companies following the Qatari takeover of London's Canary Wharf business district and the recent acquisition of a 9.9% stake in British Airways' parent by Qatar Airways.
Hutchison Whampoa secured a period of exclusivity to negotiate a takeover of O2 with Telefonica, its Spanish parent, in January.
The deal is the second major transaction in the UK mobile sector in quick succession, with BT having announced a £12.5bn takeover of EE - currently the country's biggest network.
The mergers have sparked concerns about the prospect of higher charges for mobile phone customers, with Three's status in the market as a 'challenger' to its bigger rivals seen by analysts as unsustainable if its owner's takeover of O2 is completed.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been lobbying the Government and European counterparts to argue that the takeover of O2 should be overseen by domestic regulators rather than by Brussels.
Earlier this year, Sky plc, the owner of Sky News, struck a deal with Telefonica UK to offer mobile voice and data services for the first time.
Like rivals BT, Vodafone and TalkTalk, the move will enable Sky to provide the 'quad-play' of fixed and mobile telecoms, broadband and pay-TV to its customers.
The O2 purchase is the latest in a series of takeovers led by Li Ka-shing, the Hutchison chairman who is Asia's wealthiest man and who has entrenched his position as the UK's biggest foreign direct investor.
In addition to 3, Mr Li's businesses own the high street retailer Superdrug, the container port at Felixstowe and the Eversholt rail company.
Telefonica had been in talks to sell O2 to BT before the British telecoms group decided instead to pursue talks with EE, which is jointly owned by Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom.
CPP declined to comment while GIC could not be reached.
http://news.sky.com/story/1473184/fund-giants...ile-stakes
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Qred est: 2006
Network Partners
CISCO BT BELGACOM VODAFONE TATA COLT JERSEY TELECOM DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TELEFONICA VERIZON
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Openreach is the infrastructure division of the British telecommunications company BT Group. It was established in 2006 following an agreement between BT and Ofcom to implement certain undertakings, pursuant to the Enterprise Act 2002, to ensure that rival telecom operators have equality of access to BT's local network.[2][3]
Openreach manages BT's local access network which connects customers to their local telephone exchange, starting at the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) in the exchange and ending at the network termination point (NTP) at the end user's premises. Openreach also manages the connections between the MDF and the BT Wholesale/Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) termination points located in the exchange, often referred to as jumper connections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openreach
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Wholesale Markets
Telecoms carriers can obtain traffic to make up a shortfall, or send traffic on other routes, by trading with other carriers in the wholesale or carrier-to-carrier market.
A carrier needs a point of presence where they can interconnect with other carriers, usually in a carrier hotel such as 60 Hudson Street in New York or Telehouse in London by using a fiber ring to link their switches
Minutes exchanges allow carriers to buy and sell termination anonymously at a contracted price and quality. The anonymity is important, as minutes exchanges are used daily by PTT's and Tier One carriers to manage their commitment deals.
Prices in the wholesale market are far lower than consumer prices but can and do change on a daily or weekly basis. A carrier will have a least cost routing function to manage its trading on the wholesale market. The quality of routes in the wholesale market can also vary, as the traffic may be going on a grey route.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_te...ons_routes
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The North American Data Centre is: 60 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
USA
http://www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportView...;id=135764
.......so is DUTV a Carrier or just have access to the ring as a wholeseller?
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VoIP Provider: AVS3VOIP
Location: [General office] - Gambia / Banjul
Description: We are providing cheapest international calls worldwide.
VoIP Provider: Globex Communication
Location: [Point of presence] - Gambia / Banjul
Description: We are providing cheapest international calls worldwide.
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Blocking the VoIP services for national security reasons is illogical Says Sam Phatey
Posted on: 19 March 2014
The Government of the Gambia has blocked contents from free VoIP app services viber, skype and whatsapp . No reason has being forwarded by the administration in Banjul or its communications commission as to reason behind this.
Gambian newspapers online like Freedom Newspaper, HelloGambia, Kibaaro and Gainako have for months speculated that the Government of the Gambia under its dictator, President Yahya Jammeh is attempting to block the services.
It will be recalled that the first attempt to ban the usage of VoIP services like Viber and Skype was first placed in motion before lawmakers in the Gambia by the country’s fired Minister of Information and Information Technology, Nana Grey-Johnson in July of 2013.
Intelligence Analyst and ASN Contributor Sam Phatey, who also works for the United States telecommunications giant AT&T as a Training Development Manager said: “even though the Gambia Government did not put forward any reason for blocking viber, their action is very reminiscent of the 2010 Saudi Government ban on apps like BB Messenger, and recently on viber and skype saying the messaging and VoIP apps are not in accordance with the country’s information and communication regulatory requirements. The Gambia Government just feels unsecured and scared because dissents are using the service to plan and communicate with folks in the country.”
Other countries like China, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, North Korea, Syria and Turkey sited national security as the backdrop for blocking the VoIP services. “That is how far the explanation that dictatorial regimes are giving can go – national security and that would be it. The real reason behind the blockage is their inability to monitor the calls and messages of the free apps as they are all encrypted,” says Sam Phatey.
The encrypted security in the apps prevent governments from monitoring the apps communications channels, which governments like Saudi, China and North Korea said could be used to threaten national security. The Government of the Gambia do not want Gambians to communicate freely especially with Gambians living out of the country who continue to educate Gambians about the lack of economic progress and human rights abuses in the country. Since Gambians use VPN and other website links to listen to online Gambian radio stations like Freedom, Kibaaro, Gainako and HelloGambia, they have started using these VoIP services to contribute to their programs. The Gambia Government cannot point who made such calls causing frustration and fear of an uprising with the rising involvement of Gambians in such activities with Diaspora Gambians.
“These governments including the Gambia Government wants to be able to monitor calls. If you observe the trend in all these countries blocking VoIP services, there has been a lot of Diaspora anti-government rhetoric coming from citizens of these countries who are residing in the Western World. They use these encrypted secured communications channels for free and these governments have seen how effective these movements have become as they often communicate by using these channels and as a result, uprisings such as the Arab Spring became well coordinated and successful.” Sam Phatey pointed.
He noted that the Gambia Government do not have proper counter intelligence measures in place and blocking VoIP services cannot completely stop its use. There are many VPN apps and proxies that can be used to unblock viber, skype, whatsapp and other VoIP services. VPN apps such as 5VPN, Hotspot Shield, TunnelBear VPN, Hideninja VPN, Hideman VPN, Onavo, Kovurt VPN, Pure VPN, Mobile VPN, VPN Fire, Express VPN can be found on the Andriod, iOS and Windows Phone operating systems.
Mr. Phatey issued a red flag intelligence alert to the Gambia Government saying: “With the use of VPN, users are using random inter protocol (IP) addresses every time they login. While they are in Gambia, they’d be using an IP address let’s say in Bhutan. Consequently, the national security threat is even higher with the rampant use of VPN as hackers can get into the Gambia’s gateway and information and communications systems, access files including sensitive, secret, confidential and classified Gambia Government information, transactions and day-to-day affairs.”
This information he said can be used by enemies of the state and foreign governments to easily destabilize the country, stage a successful military coup with foreign government help and can include intelligence materials which can be analyzed and used against the Gambia Government. The Gambia Government will not be able to counter such intelligence and national security threat in a timely manner as they cannot trace all these different IP Protocols running in the gateway system. While such hackers are in the Gambia, they might think they are in some other countries leading to what Sam Phatey describes as“a tactical counter intelligence blunder” on the path of the Gambia Government.
He added that there are too many VoIP services that Gambians can use like LINE, TalkRay, ICQ, ooVoo, FreePP, the list is endless. These services can be downloaded in your cellphones and also on your desktop computers and laptops. Services such as TalkRay and LINE do the same things as Viber and Whatsapp, and services such as ooVoo do the same thing and even better as skype.
“If they want to the block all these services, the communications systems and gateways will be overwhelmed and the servers will start to slow down. It will also have economic consequences as communications companies like Gamtel/Gamcel, Africell, Qcell and Comium will see a high reduction in its revenue. They will lose profit, which means they won’t be paying much is taxes as people will not be buying as much credit units from them. Mind you, VoIP services use data connection and data charges are more expensive than talking and texting. It consumes the user’s data so fast and they will keep refilling to stay connected.”
He pointed out the using VoIP services have saved Gambians in the diaspora a lot of money from not buying international calling phone cards saying: “this is the same money they send home to their loved ones. Since they can send extra money now instead of buying phone cards with that money, it contributes a lot to the economy of the Gambia as there is more money to spend in the Gambian market. This helps a lot with our GDP as a nation because no matter where we are, as Gambians, whatever we have, is still counted towards the Gambia’s GDP. If there is more money being spent in the Gambian market, that’s an economic gain.”
Thus so far, according to Mr. Phatey, blocking the VoIP services for national security reasons and the inability to monitor the communications channel is illogical and incomprehensible from an intelligence and economic standpoint.
http://www.askanisenegambia.com/3/1630/blocki...sam-phatey
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Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company
National Pavilion Member
Es’hailSat is a new satellite operator based in Doha, Qatar which owns and operates satellites to provide television, internet, corporate and government services across the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Es’hailSat’s key services include, TV broadcasting, newsgathering, business communications and corporate networks, trunking and other telecommunication services.
Es’hail 1, the first satellite in a planned fleet, entered service on 18th December, 2013. Es’hail 2 is currently in development and expected to be launched at the end of 2016.
http://telecomworld.itu.int/exhibitor-sponsor...e-company/
Eutelsat and Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company select Arianespace to launch the EUTELSAT 25B / Es'hail 1 satellite... ETL) and
Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have selected Arianespace to launch their EUTELSAT 25B / Es'hail 1 satellite in the second quarter of 2013 on board an Ariane 5 launcher
http://topicmap.eutelsat.com/qatar-satellite-company.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamit_Company
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GBS specialise in the design and the supply of integrated solutions in the satellite and wireless telecommunication field. They provide turn-key and tailor-made solutions for projects of any size. They use BT's Teleport facility at Martlesham, UK, to host their own VSAT iDirect hub and equipments providing internet services to Africa. They are also in partnership with Intelsat and Satlynx and their technical staff to install C-Band services everywhere in Africa. ViperSat is another partner, offering a technologically advanced infrastructure products, providing bandwidth-efficient and scalable solutions.
For urban concentrations, GBS are installing WiMAX wireless infrastructure for internet and intranet access. GBS operate with Alvarion wireless products using the 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies. To provide African customers with reliable international telecommunications at a very low cost, GBS has developed a VoIP platform providing quality international phone calls in regions where remote Internet access sites will have been set up.
The SMS Gateway Teleport, located in Europe at Rugby, UK, offers service and infrastructure facilities for VNOs, SCPC, IP connectivity, streaming, voice, video and data. The teleport supports hub services for major platforms from STMi, iDirect, Newtec and Tandberg.
Fully staffed 24/7, with a wealth of engineering and communications expertise, the greatly expanded SMS teleport provides comprehensive solutions for all of your infrastructure needs to Africa and the Middle East: ground segment, internet connectivity, including direct Tier 1 backbone link, RF and space segment.
http://www.satsig.net/ivsat-africa.htm
........don't forget the cloud could still be a data point in countries which DUTV wholesales minutes
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....DUTV: we can moan/groan, zone out, or kick stones.
We kick stones here looking for tidbits.
Hope this helps and you enjoy.
Sunny and HT are our tech guys, but opinion(s) and perspective is as good as it gets. Meantime, I think the collective DD has been all over what Mc will share in one form or another.
To me that's part of the excitement of filings; to see exactly how much was covered and by whom.
Good Fortune
Some of these countries have made things like VOIP illegal, (which implies a lot of control).
I'll share some of what I was working on, but you'll have to decide whether it seems reasonable to you. Q/K filings are for facts, pretty much everything else is conjecture/opinion(s).
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List of mobile network operators 2015
INTLFCSTONE
Our markets are Algeria, Burundi, Gambia, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Canada
Media
Al Jazeera Media Network – multimedia corporation
Telecommunications
Ooredoo – state-owned telecommunications provider
Wi-Tribe – state-owned internet services provider
List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
LOL, ck this out, (Ooredoo & Vodafone) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...rica#Qatar
Philippines[edit]
With the launch of wi‐tribe Philippines in 2010, Qtel and San Miguel, Wi-Tribe has laid down in its foundation. This advanced market has been another exciting venture for the tribe and the first expansion of the group into Southeast Asia.[6][12] In February 2010, Wi-Tribe launched "4G" wireless broadband service (though in reality, it is a 3G service).[13]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Tribe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companies_of_Qatar
#5 Ooredoo Telecoms $11.2bn Nasser Marafih, group CEO
#12 Vodafone Qatar Telecoms $4.5bn Kyle Whitehill, CEO
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar-s-top-30...TsQk-lFBjo
DUTV Markets: Algeria, Burundi, Gambia, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Canada
Algeria
1 Djezzy GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 16.49 (Nov 2011)[citation needed] Global Telecom Holding (51.7%)[2]
2 Mobilis GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 14[3] (Sep 2014) Algérie Télécom
3 Ooredoo
(formerly Nedjma) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 9.933[4] (Q2 2014) Ooredoo (74.4%)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...ica#Gambia
Burundi
1 Leo
(formerly U-Com) CDMA
GSM-900 MHz 1.227[19] (Mar 2012) Telecel Globe 100% (Orascom Telecom, Vimpelcom)
2 Tempo
(formerly Safaris/Africell) GSM-900 MHz 0.070[20] VTEL Holdings
3 ONAMOB GSM-900 MHz 0.140 (Nov 2008)[citation needed] Onatel (state owned)
4 Econet
(formerly Spacetel) GSM-900/1800 MHz
2100 MHz UMTS 0.0007 (2007)[citation needed] Econet Wireless
5 Smart Mobile
(formerly Lacell) GSM-1800 MHz
UMTS Not Yet Available Smart Telecom
Gambia
1 Africell GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1.30 (Jan 2015)[citation needed] Africell Gambia LTD
2 Comium GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) 0.25 (2012)[citation needed] Comium Group
3 Gamcel GSM-900 0.24 (2012)[citation needed] Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Ltd
4 Qcell GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 0.115 (2012)[citation needed] Qcell
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Gabon
1 Airtel
(formerly Celtel, Zain) GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.836 (June 2009) Bharti Airtel (90%)
2 Libertis GSM-900 MHz 0.513 (Dec 2009)[citation needed] Maroc Telecom (51%),
Gabonese government (49%)
3 Moov GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 0.140[51] (September 2008) Etisalat
4 Azur GSM-900 MHz Not Yet Available Bintel Saudi Binladin Group (60%)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...ica#Gambia
Afghanistan
1 Roshan GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 5.6[2] (2012) Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) 51%, Monaco Telecom International (MTI) 36.75%, TeliaSonera AB 12.25%
2 MTN GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 4.5[2] (2012) MTN (100%)
3 Etisalat GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 3.5[2] (2012) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation
4 AWCC GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 3.5[2] (2012) Telephone Systems International
5 Wasel 800 MHz CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.052[2] (2012) Wasel Telecom Afghanistan
6 Afghan Telecom CDMA2000 1X (Cellular/WLL GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 0.15[2] (2012) MCIT (state owned)
Pakistan
1 Mobilink GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS
WiMAX 37.4[92] (Sept 2013) Vimpelcom
2 Telenor GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 32.3[92] (Sept 2013) Telenor
3 Ufone GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 24.8[92] (Sept 2013) Etisalat(26%) and Government of Pakistan
4 Zong (Paktel) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE 22.3[92] (Sept 2013) China Mobile
5 Warid GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
1800 MHz LTE 12.8[92] (Sept 2013) Warid Telecom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...fic_region
Canada
1 Rogers
includes Fido and Chatr GSM-850/1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
700/1700/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 9.45[21] (Q4 2014) Rogers Communications
2 Telus
Includes Mike, Clearnet, Koodo, and Public Mobile CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE
iDEN (on Mike Network) 8.30[22] (Q4 2014) Telus
3 Bell
includes Solo and Virgin Mobile CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
700/1700/2600 MHz LTE 8.12[23] (Q4 2014) Bell Canada
4 Wind 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 0.80[24] (Q4 2014) Globalive Communications Corporation, Vimpelcom Ltd
5 SaskTel CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850/1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE 0.57[25] (Dec 2010) SaskTel
6 MTS CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A
850 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1700 MHz LTE 0.49[26] (June 2011) MTS
7 Vidéotron 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+[27]
700 MHz LTE 0.25[28] (Sept 2011) Videotron
8 Mobilicity 1700 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 0.053[29] (August 2010) Mobilicity
Guatemala
1 Tigo GSM-850 (GPRS, EDGE)
850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 7.967[51] (August 2011) MIC (55%)
2 Claro CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1x, CDMA2000 EV-DO
GSM-900/1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 6.299[51] (August 2011) América Móvil (99.2%)
3 Movistar CdmaOne
CDMA2000 1x, CDMA2000 EV-DO
GSM-1900 (GPRS, EDGE)
1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1900 MHz LTE 4.280[51] (August 2011) Telefónica (100%)
4 Infonet iDEN Not Yet Available Intelfon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_n...cas#Canada
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Very interesting article
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QCELL makes Gambians proud - says President Jammeh
24th July 2010
His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh has commended The Gambia's fourth GSM operator, QCELL for making every Gambian proud. He made this statement on Saturday during the inauguration of a multi-million dollar new QCELL office complex and QCELL 'SUNU BUSS' 3G services at Kanifing. The occasion was witnessed by Vice President Ajaratou Isatou Njie-Saidy, Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers, the Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, religious leaders, as well as other senior government officials and a cross section of the general public.
President Jammeh said with the establishment of QCELL a short time ago, he was being informed that the demand base for QCELL's services is highly appreciable and likely to expand even more.
He commended QCELL and said now that The Gambia has joined the rest of the world with the latest technology in telecommunications, with this wide range of unique 3G services in The Gambia, Gambians and non-Gambians alike living in the country are now able to transcend from audio to video calls which is a more fashionable option in this age and time of a digital world we live in.
President Jammeh further stated that the very widely used QCELL USB Data Card that provides faster internet access to all parts of the country, with all these innovations now in place The Gambia will contribute in helping to bridge the digital divide and join the Global Information Super-highway with greater ease.
He continued to emphasize that his government believes that a viable ICT sector is needed to support the aspirations of Vision 2020, the MDGs and the Silicon Valley dream pointing out that the task is too huge for government alone to handle it all by itself and therefore there is need for a greater public-private partnership. The Gambian leader thanked Mr. Muhammed Jah, the Chief Executive of QCELL, for his zeal and vision as a consistent player in the development of this beloved country.
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of QCELL Muhammed Jah said the launching of QCELL Limited and QCELL House is a cause of inspiration by His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh in the early days of the July 1994 revolution. The president, he said, consistently encouraged every young Gambian to invest in skills, knowledge, discipline among other things for the development of this country.
“The QCELL Sunu Buss product is a success story of our time which is attributed to a three way marriage between a benevolent economic climate at home, a world economy increasingly transforming into a digital economy, and our own personal ambitions and hard work,” Mr. Jah further pointed. He noted that QCELL Sunu Buss kicked into life with its original orange colour from the standard setting bedrock we had created in 1998, Quantum NET Co. Ltd.
The QCELL CEO revealed that QCELL SUNU BUSS hit the ground running with its unique 3G technology with a solid investment of over one billion dalasis in 2009. “Its introduction into the market QCELL has made The Gambia proud to be the second country in Africa to have a 3G GSM network”, Jah further noted He said that the idea of bringing the highest and the best to Gambians as His Excellency the President always puts it in telecommunication technology was significant in giving our vision its initial fire.
Mr. Jah further revealed that communication is more of a necessity rather than a privilege thereby making QCELL the cheapest GSM network in The Gambia. He said QCELL offers Caller User Group (CUG) services which will facilitate all users working in the same institution to talk and see each other free of charge, thereby reducing the communication costs on both the individuals and institution drastically.
Commending the Gambian leader, Mr. Jah said the President Jammeh's Presence in this occasion is a gain they will forever treasure and that he (the President) is an exemplary patriotic leader we must follow his lead and help his consolidate the enormous gains we have seen in this country.
Mr. Jah went further to highlight some of the challenges they are facing noting that as a 3G mobile company the provision of a reliable Internet Bandwidth at an affordable cost is vital to their survival and that has been a serious challenge since the beginning.
He dilated that the cost of financing and interest rates is still a challenge for all young entrepreneurs who may have wonderful available business propositions but lack access to financing to be able to realize their dreams and aspiration.
Mr. Jah finally urged both the private sector especially the financial institutions and the Gambia government to come together to address this important instrument which he believe can positively change the economic situation of our people.
Earlier on in his statement the Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure Alhaji Cham said that it was in 2008 when his Ministry issues license to QCELL limited to operate a 3G network services including voices video and internet in the Gambia. He added QCELL took up the challenge when GSM operators would have a second thought to become the first GSM operator in a market that is very small compared to other markets.
Honourable Cham said the inauguration of QCELL is another testimony towards our efforts in making the smiling coast of Africa an information and knowledge based society through the adoption of new and emergence technology in line with our dynamic leader's vision 2020.
He said he must commend our dynamic and visionary leader His Excellency the President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh for creating the enabling environment in the ICT sector and the country as a whole. “Such conducive environment enable QCELL 'SUNU BUSS' and other GSM operators to be where they are today”, minister Cham added
He reassured them that under the able leadership of His Excellency the President his ministry will continue to support the public/private partnership in the ICT sector through appropriate policy, legal and regulatory frame work. He recognized the efforts of PURA for regulating the industry to ensure fair play in accordance with the PURA information and communication act 2009.
http://www.statehouse.gm/J22-16-anniv_2010/in...072010.htm
QCELL the cheapest GSM network in The Gambia
He reassured them that under the able leadership of His Excellency the President his ministry will continue
to support the public/private partnership in the ICT sector through appropriate policy, legal and regulatory frame work.
a viable ICT sector is needed to support the aspirations of Vision 2020, the MDGs and the Silicon Valley dream
QCELL SUNU BUSS hit the ground running with its unique 3G technology with a solid investment of over one billion dalasis in 2009. “Its introduction into the market QCELL has made The Gambia proud to be the second country in Africa to have a 3G GSM network
Quantum NET Co. Ltd.
The QuantumNet Group was established by its current Managing Director & CEO Mr. Muhammed Jah in 1998, shortly after the creation of the Internet Gateway by Gamtel & the United Nations Development Fund on the 25th September, 1998 at Abuko.
Quantumnet is the Gambia's first Internet Service Provider (ISP) which began life with just 4 employees. Today, it now employs over 300 IT professionals. It has branched out into the West Africa region with a sister company in Sierra Leone.
Quantumnet Services:
• A cellular phone service provider
• Institute of Technology is an IT training centre which has formed a partnership with the University of The Gambia, The National Training Authority (NTA) and Saint Mary’s university in Halifax, Canada offering e-learning classes. The courses held at the centre start from basic, intermediate and advanced IT. Students with little or no computer knowledge can take these courses.
• Dial-up-internet access through the telephone system as well as high speed (WIFI) wireless Internet (WLL) broadband services with backbone hotspots covering the greater Banjul and the hotel areas.
• Cybercafés.
Arch 22, Banjul
Aishamarie, Serrekunda
Bakau, (near Observer)
Banjul (Dua Jabbie Building)
Barra
Churchills Town
Elton Petrol Stations
Fajara (Opp. Emporium)
Kairaba Hotel
Sarges Hotel
Sukuta
Westfield Junction (Sayer Jobe Av.)
• Web Design, hosting and networking solutions.
• Authorised representative for the (VHQ) Van Hessen Integrated Hospitality Solutions - Micros Fidelio for hotels and restaurant industries.
• QuantumNet is also a distributor of top brand names like Nokia, HP, DELL, and IBM.
• The firm also owns the Digital Superstore is in Serrekunda on Pipeline Road which sells consumer electronic goods.
• Espace Motors distributes Chinese made cars with its own Automobile Service Centre staffed by trained mechanical and electrical engineers.
Future Plans:
• Expansion of the number of cybercafes throughout The Gambia.
• Electronic commerce with the partnership of local banks and the introducing credit cards to allow for online purchases over the net.
• Live video and audio streaming.
• Provision of Intranet solutions to enable corporate customers to integrate their Management Information systems.
• Launching of the Web-TV to enable domestic users access to the Internet using their television sets.
• Roaming email services
QuantumNet's headquarters have since moved from Banjul to KSMD where it has a purpose built office.
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/quantum-net.html
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*****MAP COVERAGE GSM BANDS******
Patterns seem to be emerging w/some like Airspan Networks, Alvarion, or points of interest:
wi-tribe (Liberty Broadcasting Network Incorporated)
UK check Urban Wimax Limited and Vfast Internet Ltd both at 5.8GHz
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
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DUTV Algeria Burundi Gambia Guatemala Afhganastan Pakistan Canada
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Afghanistan 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Etisalat; 3G 2100 MTN Afghanistan; 3G 2100 Salaam; 4G in 2017 ?
Algeria 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilis; 3G 2100 Ooridoo; 3G 2100 Djezzy; 4G LTE Algerie Telecom
Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers; 3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron; 4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell 4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ; 4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz ;
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Qatar 900 1800 3G 900/2100 Ooredoo QSC; 3G 2100 Vodafone Qatar; 4G LTE Ooredoo Qatar 800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone Qatar 800/1800Mhz;
Panama 1900 850 3G 850 Cable & Wireless Panama; 3G 2100 Movistar; 3G 2100 Claro; 3G 2100 Digicel; 4G Claro HSPA+
United Kingdom 900 1800 3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
expect connections
4G US 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz;
3G 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River;
look for crossover w/UK companies & US
3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
then back to Qatar......circular : )
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April 25 2015
*****MAP COVERAGE GSM BANDS******
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
Algeria Burundi Gabon Gambia Guatemala Afhganastan Pakistan Canada
Afghanistan 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Etisalat; 3G 2100 MTN Afghanistan; 3G 2100 Salaam; 4G in 2017 ?
Afghan companies Etisalat MTN Afghanistan Salaam
Algeria 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilis; 3G 2100 Ooridoo; 3G 2100 Djezzy; 4G LTE Algerie Telecom
Algeria companies Mobilis Ooredoo Djezzy Algerie Telecom
Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Burundi company Econet
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers; 3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron; 4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell 4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ; 4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz ;
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Qatar 900 1800 3G 900/2100 Ooredoo QSC; 3G 2100 Vodafone Qatar; 4G LTE Ooredoo Qatar 800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone Qatar 800/1800Mhz;
Panama 1900 850 3G 850 Cable & Wireless Panama; 3G 2100 Movistar; 3G 2100 Claro; 3G 2100 Digicel; 4G Claro HSPA+
United Kingdom 900 1800 3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
United States (USA) 1900 850 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River; 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Bluegrass Cellular 700Mhz; 4G LTE C Spire 1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Colorado Valley 700Mhz; 4G LTE ETC 700Mhz; 4G LTE Evolve Broadband 700Mhz; 4G LTE Fuego Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE miSpot 700Mhz; 4G LTE Mosaic Telecom 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE Nex-Tech Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE Nortex 700Mhz; 4G LTE nTelos 1900Mhz; 4G LTE PTCI 700Mhz; 4G LTE Peoples Telephone Cooperative 700Mhz; 4G LTE Space Data Corporation 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Syringa 700Mhz4G LTE United Wireless 700Mhz; 4G LTE VTel 700Mhz;
expect connections
4G US 4G LTE AT& T 700/1700/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Verizon 700/1700Mhz; 4G LTE T-Mobile USA 700/1700/1900Mhz; 4G LTE Sprint 800/1900/2500Mhz; 4G LTE MetroPCS 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE NewCore Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE SRT Wireless 1900Mhz; 4G LTE U.S. Cellular 700/850/1900/2100Mhz; 4G LTE Adams Networks 700Mhz; 4G LTE AlaskaComm / GCI 1700Mhz; 4G LTE Big River Broadband 1700Mhz;
3G 3G 1700/2100 T-Mobile USA; 3G 850/1900 AT&T; 3G 1700/2100 VTel Wireless; 3G 1900 Alaska Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 New Mexico RSA; 3G 1700/2100 Iowa Wireless; 3G 850 Cordova Wireless; 3G 1700/2100 Cincinnati Bell; 3G 1700/2100 CTC Telcom; 3G 1700/2100 Big River;
look for crossover w/UK companies & US
3G 2100 Orange; 3G 2100 Everything Everywhere (T-Mobile); 3G 2100 Hutchison (3); 3G 2100 O2; 3G 2100 Vodafone; 4G LTE Hutchison (3) 800/1800Mhz; 4G LTE EE (T-Mobile) 1800/2600Mhz; 4G LTE O2 800Mhz; 4G LTE Vodafone 800Mhz; 4G LTE UK Broadband (UKB) 3500/3600Mhz; 4G LTE BT 2600Mhz- Planned;
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Burundi 900 1800 3G 1900/2100 Econet;
Canada 1900 850 3G 850/2100 Bell Mobility; 3G 1700/2100 ALO Mobile; 3G 1700/2100 Bragg; 3G 1700/2100 DAVE; 3G 1700 Globalive; 3G 850/1900/2100 Rogers;
3G 850/1900 SaskTel; 3G 850/1900 Rogers; 3G 1900 TBayTel ; 3G 850/1900 TELUS; 3G 1700 Videotron;
4G LTE Bell Mobility 1700/2100/2600/2500Mhz; 4G LTE Rogers 1700/2100Mhz; 4G LTE SaskTel 2500/2600Mhz; 4G LTE TELUS 1700/2100Mhz;
Canada companies Bell Mobility Alo Mobile Bragg DAVE Globalive Rogers SaskTel TBayTel TELUS Videotron
Gabon.........shows none; maybe war zone or don't pay for services??
Gambia 900 1800 3G 2100 QCell
4G WiMAX Alvarion, 4G WiMAX Airspan
Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion wimax Airspan (look alos for QuantumNet relationship)
Guatemala 900 1900 850 3G 1900 Claro; 3G 1900 Telefonica; 3G 850 Tigo;
Guatemala Companies Claro Telefonica Tigo
Pakistan 900 1800 3G 2100 Mobilink; 3G 2100 Telenor; 3G 2100 Ufone; 3G 2100 Zong; 3G 2100 Warid; 4G LTE Zong 1800Mhz ;
4G LTE Warid Telecom 1800Mhz
Pakistan companies Mobilinkk Telenor Ufone Zong Warid Warid Telecom
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Afghan companies Etisalat MTN Afghanistan Salaam
Algeria companies Mobilis Ooredoo Djezzy Algerie Telecom
Burundi company Econet
Canada companies Bell Mobility Alo Mobile Bragg DAVE Globalive Rogers SaskTel TBayTel TELUS Videotron
Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion wimax Airspan (look alos for QuantumNet relationship)
Guatemala Companies Claro Telefonica Tigo
Pakistan companies Mobilinkk Telenor Ufone Zong Warid Warid Telecom
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wikipedia
Econet
Econet Wireless is a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim, offering products and services in the core areas of mobile and fixed telephony services, broadband, satellite, fibre optic networks and mobile money.
The Group's subsidiaries include Econet Wireless International, Econet Wireless Africa, Econet Solar International, Econet Wireless Group and Liquid Telecom
Econet Wireless is a privately held group, but Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Liquid Telecommunications is an independent data, voice and IP provider, supplying wholesale fibre optic, satellite and international carrier services to telecommunications operators in developing countries
Steward Bank Limited In February Econet acquired a controlling interest in the then TN Bank Zimbabwe, one of the commercial banks in Zimbabwe now called Steward Bank. The bank, whose shares were previously listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), were delisted when it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Econet.[6
Econet Solar is a manufacturer and distributor of solar products, for the global market, and in particular developing countries.
the Home|Power|Station has been installed around the Kwa Mashu area in Kwa Zulu Natal. Similar pilot projects are currently being deployed in Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Burundi
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Afghanistan Ariana Network Service (ANS)
Algeria icosnet Maxnet SLC
Burundi U-com
Gambia Arrow Telecom QuantumNet
Guatemala Terra Tigo Yego
Canada ABC Comcentric Networking I-NetLink Inukshuk Mipps Navigo Broadband Netago, Alberta Special Areas Board Sogetel
other countries and company associations........worth scanning
Panama Wipet Internet
Zimbabwe Ecoweb
Suppliers:
SLC (Smart Link Communication) - Algeria
http://www.slc.dz
+213-21-69-49-58
Standard: 802.16d
Frequency: 3.5 / 5.8GHz
Supplier(s):
Launched: April 2006
Coverage: Nationwide
http://www.mnodirectory.com/wimax_networks/database.htm
Orange (Orange (Botswana) Pty Limited) - Botswana
http://www.orange.co.bw
+33-1-4444-2222
Standard: 802.16d
Frequency: 2.5GHz
Supplier(s): Alvarion (February 2009) .............Orange/Alvarion connection, in country DUTV services (Gambia companies QCell wimax Alvarion...dk if also connection w/wimax Airspan)
U-com (Telecel Globe Ltd) - Burundi
http://www.telecelglobe.com
+20-2-2461-73-00
Standard: 802.16e
Frequency: 3.5GHz
Supplier(s): Huawei ............U-com (Telecel Globe Ltd)/suppkier Huawei
GAMBIA Arrow Telecom Ltd, (freq suoolier Huawei) coverage Nationwide while QuantumNet is for Greater Banjul
Orange (Telkom Kenya Ltd) - Kenya ......has ZTE as suoolier
Safaricom (OneCom | Packed Data Networks) (Safaricom Limited) - Kenya .......different presentation
Supplier(s): Airspan Networks (September 2008, d) | Alvarion (October 2009, e)/Nationwide
Ariana Network Service (ANS) (Ariana Network Service (ANS)) - Afghanistan/supplier Alvarion/Kabul
Mobily (Mobily (Etihad Etisalat)) - Saudi Arabia/Supplier(s): Huawei | Samsung
Americas
ABC (ABC (Allen Business) Communications Ltd) - Canada/Supplier(s): Tranzeo Wireless/Coverage: Northern B.C.
Comcentric Networking (Comcentric Networking Inc.) - Canada/Supplier(s): Redline Communications
Towerstream (Towerstream Corporation) - USA ......different 3.6 GHz supplie Alvarion
Tigo (Tigo Bolivia) - Bolivia.supplier Alvarion ......notice how many times Alvarion shows up around the world
Alvarion seems a good one to cross refernce for collusion between others that seem to be connected to DUTV in that capacity
Airspan Networks is another
Digicel (Digicel Cayman Islands) - Cayman Islands/supplier Alvarion.....lol
Terra/Tigo/Yego Guatemala have no supliers listed, but Yego freq is 3.5GHz
Wipet Internet (Liberty Technologies) - Panama Standard: 802.16e Frequency: 3.5GHz Supplier(s): Cisco
Aircel Business Solutions (Dishnet Wireless Limited) - India supplier Alvarion
Digital TV (Digital TV) - Kazakhstan launched 2010 supplier Samsung......just a tickle
Mobilink Infinity (Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd) - Pakistan
wi-tribe (wi-tribe Pakistan Ltd) - Pakistan ......wi-tribe is a Lebanon Group
wi-tribe (Liberty Broadcasting Network Incorporated) - Philippines .......................well, the name pretty much says it
Imagine (Imagine Communications Group) - Ireland suppliers Alvarion (d) | Cisco (d) | Motorola (October 2009, e)/Nationwide
Last Mile Wireless (Last Mile Ltd) - Ireland supplier Airspan Networks ......name intrigued me
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April 28 2015
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It would seem w/attempted coup in Gambia in Jan 2015 that communications would be via satllite/wi-max countrywide and over landline/cable in metro areas.
Given poverty, lack of infrastructure, and mobility of individuals, I lean toward satellite and or wi-max.
Your thoughts on what and how DUTV is most apt to accomplish service(s) in said countries would be appreciated.
The following info is a sampling of tidbits that led to the above opinion. It also raised the questions:
Is DUTV a Carrier or does a wholeseller have the right of usage of the ring?
If just a wholeseller, wouldn't their access be limited, (not the same access as a Tier 1)?
If DUTV is a Carrier, they would seem to be under the umbrella, (partnership agreement) of another or maybe there is a list of new carriers.
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telecommunications industry in Canada has three major players (Rogers, Bell and Telus
Infrastructure investment costs, along with increased competition/movement of users between wireless providers,
enabled by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), has decreased profitability of Canadian Telecoms.
Wireless communications within Canada is quickly and steadily growing.
there has been a 13% increase in the number of tablet users to 39%.
Moreover, a shift in the type of usage accompanies the growth in the sector - users are consuming less land-line based voice telecommunications and more data.
increased competition from smaller providers, Bell, (BCE) and tELUS, (TU)
Wind acquiring spectrum that will make the quality of its network rival that of the "big-three
as Canada's largest wireless providers, Rogers can maintain its competitiveness
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3103006-attra...gers?ifp=0
.....NHL is seems to be the primary source of competition.......also the focus of Qatar
Qatar investment strategy as of 2013 http://www.aalep.eu/qatari-investments-abroad...-structure
Qatar Investment in Canada
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Fund Giants Dial Up £1bn O2 Mobile Stakes
April 27, 2015
Funds from Canada and Singapore could strike deals to invest in the merged O2 and Three as soon as this week, Sky News learns.
Two of the world's biggest investment funds are close to snapping up £1bn stakes in the company that is poised to become Britain's leading mobile communications provider.
Sky News understands that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore (GIC) are in advanced discussions about acquiring minority shareholdings in the new holding company of O2 and Three.
The two fund giants could sign a provisional agreement to invest the money as early as this week, insiders said on Monday, although it is unclear whether there will be an announcement about their deal before the merger completes.
The combined group, which will be created if Hutchison Whampoa completes a planned takeover of O2 for £10.25bn, would have an enterprise value of approximately £15bn.
It would be the UK's biggest mobile telecoms operator by number of customers.
The new company would carry debts of roughly £6bn, and Hutchison has signalled that it will sell about 30% of the entity - worth in the region of £3bn - to institutional investors.
Sky News revealed in February that demand for the roughly £2.8bn of equity being sold had exceeded £5bn, with three or four purchasers likely to be selected.
Sovereign funds from Qatar and China have also expressed an interest in backing the tie-up of the two UK mobile networks.
The appetite from sovereign investors underlines the continuing interest in UK companies following the Qatari takeover of London's Canary Wharf business district and the recent acquisition of a 9.9% stake in British Airways' parent by Qatar Airways.
Hutchison Whampoa secured a period of exclusivity to negotiate a takeover of O2 with Telefonica, its Spanish parent, in January.
The deal is the second major transaction in the UK mobile sector in quick succession, with BT having announced a £12.5bn takeover of EE - currently the country's biggest network.
The mergers have sparked concerns about the prospect of higher charges for mobile phone customers, with Three's status in the market as a 'challenger' to its bigger rivals seen by analysts as unsustainable if its owner's takeover of O2 is completed.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been lobbying the Government and European counterparts to argue that the takeover of O2 should be overseen by domestic regulators rather than by Brussels.
Earlier this year, Sky plc, the owner of Sky News, struck a deal with Telefonica UK to offer mobile voice and data services for the first time.
Like rivals BT, Vodafone and TalkTalk, the move will enable Sky to provide the 'quad-play' of fixed and mobile telecoms, broadband and pay-TV to its customers.
The O2 purchase is the latest in a series of takeovers led by Li Ka-shing, the Hutchison chairman who is Asia's wealthiest man and who has entrenched his position as the UK's biggest foreign direct investor.
In addition to 3, Mr Li's businesses own the high street retailer Superdrug, the container port at Felixstowe and the Eversholt rail company.
Telefonica had been in talks to sell O2 to BT before the British telecoms group decided instead to pursue talks with EE, which is jointly owned by Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom.
CPP declined to comment while GIC could not be reached.
http://news.sky.com/story/1473184/fund-giants...ile-stakes
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Qred est: 2006
Network Partners
CISCO BT BELGACOM VODAFONE TATA COLT JERSEY TELECOM DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TELEFONICA VERIZON
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Openreach is the infrastructure division of the British telecommunications company BT Group. It was established in 2006 following an agreement between BT and Ofcom to implement certain undertakings, pursuant to the Enterprise Act 2002, to ensure that rival telecom operators have equality of access to BT's local network.[2][3]
Openreach manages BT's local access network which connects customers to their local telephone exchange, starting at the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) in the exchange and ending at the network termination point (NTP) at the end user's premises. Openreach also manages the connections between the MDF and the BT Wholesale/Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) termination points located in the exchange, often referred to as jumper connections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openreach
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Wholesale Markets
Telecoms carriers can obtain traffic to make up a shortfall, or send traffic on other routes, by trading with other carriers in the wholesale or carrier-to-carrier market.
A carrier needs a point of presence where they can interconnect with other carriers, usually in a carrier hotel such as 60 Hudson Street in New York or Telehouse in London by using a fiber ring to link their switches
Minutes exchanges allow carriers to buy and sell termination anonymously at a contracted price and quality. The anonymity is important, as minutes exchanges are used daily by PTT's and Tier One carriers to manage their commitment deals.
Prices in the wholesale market are far lower than consumer prices but can and do change on a daily or weekly basis. A carrier will have a least cost routing function to manage its trading on the wholesale market. The quality of routes in the wholesale market can also vary, as the traffic may be going on a grey route.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_te...ons_routes
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The North American Data Centre is: 60 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
USA
http://www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportView...;id=135764
.......so is DUTV a Carrier or just have access to the ring as a wholeseller?
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VoIP Provider: AVS3VOIP
Location: [General office] - Gambia / Banjul
Description: We are providing cheapest international calls worldwide.
VoIP Provider: Globex Communication
Location: [Point of presence] - Gambia / Banjul
Description: We are providing cheapest international calls worldwide.
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Blocking the VoIP services for national security reasons is illogical Says Sam Phatey
Posted on: 19 March 2014
The Government of the Gambia has blocked contents from free VoIP app services viber, skype and whatsapp . No reason has being forwarded by the administration in Banjul or its communications commission as to reason behind this.
Gambian newspapers online like Freedom Newspaper, HelloGambia, Kibaaro and Gainako have for months speculated that the Government of the Gambia under its dictator, President Yahya Jammeh is attempting to block the services.
It will be recalled that the first attempt to ban the usage of VoIP services like Viber and Skype was first placed in motion before lawmakers in the Gambia by the country’s fired Minister of Information and Information Technology, Nana Grey-Johnson in July of 2013.
Intelligence Analyst and ASN Contributor Sam Phatey, who also works for the United States telecommunications giant AT&T as a Training Development Manager said: “even though the Gambia Government did not put forward any reason for blocking viber, their action is very reminiscent of the 2010 Saudi Government ban on apps like BB Messenger, and recently on viber and skype saying the messaging and VoIP apps are not in accordance with the country’s information and communication regulatory requirements. The Gambia Government just feels unsecured and scared because dissents are using the service to plan and communicate with folks in the country.”
Other countries like China, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, North Korea, Syria and Turkey sited national security as the backdrop for blocking the VoIP services. “That is how far the explanation that dictatorial regimes are giving can go – national security and that would be it. The real reason behind the blockage is their inability to monitor the calls and messages of the free apps as they are all encrypted,” says Sam Phatey.
The encrypted security in the apps prevent governments from monitoring the apps communications channels, which governments like Saudi, China and North Korea said could be used to threaten national security. The Government of the Gambia do not want Gambians to communicate freely especially with Gambians living out of the country who continue to educate Gambians about the lack of economic progress and human rights abuses in the country. Since Gambians use VPN and other website links to listen to online Gambian radio stations like Freedom, Kibaaro, Gainako and HelloGambia, they have started using these VoIP services to contribute to their programs. The Gambia Government cannot point who made such calls causing frustration and fear of an uprising with the rising involvement of Gambians in such activities with Diaspora Gambians.
“These governments including the Gambia Government wants to be able to monitor calls. If you observe the trend in all these countries blocking VoIP services, there has been a lot of Diaspora anti-government rhetoric coming from citizens of these countries who are residing in the Western World. They use these encrypted secured communications channels for free and these governments have seen how effective these movements have become as they often communicate by using these channels and as a result, uprisings such as the Arab Spring became well coordinated and successful.” Sam Phatey pointed.
He noted that the Gambia Government do not have proper counter intelligence measures in place and blocking VoIP services cannot completely stop its use. There are many VPN apps and proxies that can be used to unblock viber, skype, whatsapp and other VoIP services. VPN apps such as 5VPN, Hotspot Shield, TunnelBear VPN, Hideninja VPN, Hideman VPN, Onavo, Kovurt VPN, Pure VPN, Mobile VPN, VPN Fire, Express VPN can be found on the Andriod, iOS and Windows Phone operating systems.
Mr. Phatey issued a red flag intelligence alert to the Gambia Government saying: “With the use of VPN, users are using random inter protocol (IP) addresses every time they login. While they are in Gambia, they’d be using an IP address let’s say in Bhutan. Consequently, the national security threat is even higher with the rampant use of VPN as hackers can get into the Gambia’s gateway and information and communications systems, access files including sensitive, secret, confidential and classified Gambia Government information, transactions and day-to-day affairs.”
This information he said can be used by enemies of the state and foreign governments to easily destabilize the country, stage a successful military coup with foreign government help and can include intelligence materials which can be analyzed and used against the Gambia Government. The Gambia Government will not be able to counter such intelligence and national security threat in a timely manner as they cannot trace all these different IP Protocols running in the gateway system. While such hackers are in the Gambia, they might think they are in some other countries leading to what Sam Phatey describes as“a tactical counter intelligence blunder” on the path of the Gambia Government.
He added that there are too many VoIP services that Gambians can use like LINE, TalkRay, ICQ, ooVoo, FreePP, the list is endless. These services can be downloaded in your cellphones and also on your desktop computers and laptops. Services such as TalkRay and LINE do the same things as Viber and Whatsapp, and services such as ooVoo do the same thing and even better as skype.
“If they want to the block all these services, the communications systems and gateways will be overwhelmed and the servers will start to slow down. It will also have economic consequences as communications companies like Gamtel/Gamcel, Africell, Qcell and Comium will see a high reduction in its revenue. They will lose profit, which means they won’t be paying much is taxes as people will not be buying as much credit units from them. Mind you, VoIP services use data connection and data charges are more expensive than talking and texting. It consumes the user’s data so fast and they will keep refilling to stay connected.”
He pointed out the using VoIP services have saved Gambians in the diaspora a lot of money from not buying international calling phone cards saying: “this is the same money they send home to their loved ones. Since they can send extra money now instead of buying phone cards with that money, it contributes a lot to the economy of the Gambia as there is more money to spend in the Gambian market. This helps a lot with our GDP as a nation because no matter where we are, as Gambians, whatever we have, is still counted towards the Gambia’s GDP. If there is more money being spent in the Gambian market, that’s an economic gain.”
Thus so far, according to Mr. Phatey, blocking the VoIP services for national security reasons and the inability to monitor the communications channel is illogical and incomprehensible from an intelligence and economic standpoint.
http://www.askanisenegambia.com/3/1630/blocki...sam-phatey
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Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company
National Pavilion Member
Es’hailSat is a new satellite operator based in Doha, Qatar which owns and operates satellites to provide television, internet, corporate and government services across the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Es’hailSat’s key services include, TV broadcasting, newsgathering, business communications and corporate networks, trunking and other telecommunication services.
Es’hail 1, the first satellite in a planned fleet, entered service on 18th December, 2013. Es’hail 2 is currently in development and expected to be launched at the end of 2016.
http://telecomworld.itu.int/exhibitor-sponsor...e-company/
Eutelsat and Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company select Arianespace to launch the EUTELSAT 25B / Es'hail 1 satellite... ETL) and
Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have selected Arianespace to launch their EUTELSAT 25B / Es'hail 1 satellite in the second quarter of 2013 on board an Ariane 5 launcher
http://topicmap.eutelsat.com/qatar-satellite-company.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamit_Company
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GBS specialise in the design and the supply of integrated solutions in the satellite and wireless telecommunication field. They provide turn-key and tailor-made solutions for projects of any size. They use BT's Teleport facility at Martlesham, UK, to host their own VSAT iDirect hub and equipments providing internet services to Africa. They are also in partnership with Intelsat and Satlynx and their technical staff to install C-Band services everywhere in Africa. ViperSat is another partner, offering a technologically advanced infrastructure products, providing bandwidth-efficient and scalable solutions.
For urban concentrations, GBS are installing WiMAX wireless infrastructure for internet and intranet access. GBS operate with Alvarion wireless products using the 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies. To provide African customers with reliable international telecommunications at a very low cost, GBS has developed a VoIP platform providing quality international phone calls in regions where remote Internet access sites will have been set up.
The SMS Gateway Teleport, located in Europe at Rugby, UK, offers service and infrastructure facilities for VNOs, SCPC, IP connectivity, streaming, voice, video and data. The teleport supports hub services for major platforms from STMi, iDirect, Newtec and Tandberg.
Fully staffed 24/7, with a wealth of engineering and communications expertise, the greatly expanded SMS teleport provides comprehensive solutions for all of your infrastructure needs to Africa and the Middle East: ground segment, internet connectivity, including direct Tier 1 backbone link, RF and space segment.
http://www.satsig.net/ivsat-africa.htm
........don't forget the cloud could still be a data point in countries which DUTV wholesales minutes
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....DUTV: we can moan/groan, zone out, or kick stones.
We kick stones here looking for tidbits.
Hope this helps and you enjoy.
Sunny and HT are our tech guys, but opinion(s) and perspective is as good as it gets. Meantime, I think the collective DD has been all over what Mc will share in one form or another.
To me that's part of the excitement of filings; to see exactly how much was covered and by whom.
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