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Wateen Telecom CEO Naeem Zamindar on CNBC

LIST of Telecom Operators, Consultants and Sub-Contractors operating in KSA

 

*Following is the list of Telecom Operators, Consultants and Sub-Contractors operating in Saudi Arabia: 

1. STC - Saudi Telecom Company [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia]
2. Mobily (Ethihad Etisalat - Emirates Telecommunication Corporation)
3. Zain (formerly MTN or Mobile Telecommunication Networks)
4. Arabsat (Arab Satellite Communications Organization) [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia]
5. Batelco (Bharain Telecommunication Company)
6. Atheer (Batelco Al-Jeraisy Group)
7.  Jeraisy Computer & Comm. Services
8. ANIS (Arabian Network Information Services - a Batelco Al-Jeraisy Group)
9.  BravO! Telecom (Public Telecommunicatins Co. LTD.) [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://www.ptc.com.sa]
10. ZONIK - Digital Electronic Solution Development Co.LTD# ETESAL Communication Company# ATMS - Al Faisaliah Telecom & Measurement Systems (Al-Faisaliah Group)
11. Saudi Pan Gulf [Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia]
12. British Telecom Al Saudia [P.O. Box 16828 Riyadh 11474, Saudi Arabia Tel: 00 9661 477 7633      
13. Bayanat Al Oula for Network Services (Owned by Nour Communications, Baud Telecom Company and Al-Harbi Telecom)
14. Baud Telecom Company
15. Al-Harbi Telecom
16. Nour Communications (Astra group)
17. Houssam Trading & Contracting Co. [P.O.Box 1826 Riyadh 11441, Saudi Arabia Tel: 009661465 7777]
18.  Al Misehal Co.Ltd [P. O. Box 580 Riyadh 11391, Saudi Arabia Tel: 00966 1 461 0808]
19. GENTEC - General Technical Division (Alireza Group) [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]
20. ITC - Integrated Telecom Co.
21. Kindatel
22. People Logic
23. Tawasul Telecom
24. Adeed Telecom [P.O.Box 88255 Riyadh 11672, Saudi Arabia Tel:966 1 2790706,966 1 2790669 Fax: 966 1 2790669 Web: http://www.adeed.net]
25. Globitel (Modern Saudi Jordanian Company for Telecom Solutions)
26. Mohammad Mansour Al Rumaih Est [P. O. Box 40639 Riyadh 11511, Saudi Arabia Tel: 00966 1 478 9260]
27. Naizak (Abdulkarim Group)# Saudi Groups Electronics Systems Division - Computer & Telecom Turnkey Services (Saudi Groups)[Riyadh,Saudi Arabia]
28. Arab Builders for Telecommunications & Security Services [P. o. Box 42086, 11541 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Phone:+966(1)4779250]
29. Dubaib and Sulaim Company [Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia]
30. Saudi Networkers Services [P. O. Box 27483, Malaz, Riyadh 11417, Saudi ArabiaTel:00966 1 291 2019]
31. MRP Associates [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia]
32. A.A. Turki Corporation for Trading and Contracting (ATCO)
33. Manpower Saudi Arabia [Office 203, Fahda Centre, Tahlia Street, P.O. Box 55163, Riyadh 11544, KSA Tel: +966 1 4625841/4621852 Fax: +966 1 4631569]
34. Norconsult Telematics [Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Road P.O. Box 2026,  Riyadh 11451, KSA Tel:+96612102266 Fax: +96612102626]
35. United Telecommunications
36. UNITED TECHNOLOGY CORP. [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 4736611                       FAX: +966 14736622 E-mail: info@utc-tr.com]
37. BATCO
38. # GO Telecom (Etihad Atheeb Telecom) (Owned by Atheeb Trading Company, Al-NahlaTrading Company, Batelco of Bahrain, Traco Company) [https://www.go.com.sa]
39. Rize Recruitment Saudi Arabia [Seder Village, Al-Khaleej Area, Salman Al FarsiRoad, PO Box 250 305, Riyadh - 11391, Saudi Arabia Tel:+966 561 644 438  EMail:rwhite@rizeconsulting.com Skype: richardrize,  Linked In: http://www.linkedin .com/in/richardw hiterizerize, Twitter: http://twitter. com/richardrize Web: www.rize.co.uk]
40. Future Communication Guidance International [Web: http://www.fcgi.com.sa/ Email: careers@fcgi.com.sa]
41. ATMC Telecom (ARAB TURKISH MAINT. & CONT. CO.) [King Abdulaziz St., Cross 10,Al Lokman Building, 4th Floor, No. 14, Al-Khobar Saudi Arabia Tel:+966 3 8998183 +966 3 8998183 Web: http://www.atmctelecom.com Email: tayyab.farhan@atmctelecom.com, aftab@atmctelecom.com]
42. Integrated Telecom Company (Al-Mawarid Investment Group) [www.itc.net.sa]
43. Trans Telecom [P.O.Box 8732, Riyadh 11492, Saudi Arabia Tel +966 1 406 2222, Fax +966 1 406 2221, Email: careers@itc.net.sa http://www.trans-tele.com/]

*NOTE: Please do let me know on finding any errors in it, corrections are highly ACCEPTED.

Adaptive Configuration of Logical Channels

Saudi Mobile Market Still Offers Growth

­At nearly 200% mobile penetration, the Saudi mobile market should be close to maturity, but surprisingly it is still growing, despite possible slowing in H212. The main growth engine is demand for mobile broadband services, which has offset the expected decline in voice services, mainly for the leading companies, STC and Mobily.

The increase in mobile revenue is also due to a continued increase in the number of post-paid subscribers due to increasing data use, and increase in business sector revenue due to strong private investment. The main catalyst is domestic subscriber growth in mobile broadband driven by LTE network expansion and the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets.

Saudi operators still have pricing power because the market still looks like a profitable duopoly despite the entry of Zain in 2008. Zain has struggled to establish itself partly as a result of limited flexibility caused by its heavy debt burden. Fitch estimates that Zain only has a market share of 14%, and its revenue share is lower at 9%-10%. Its planned financial restructuring will grant the company more financial flexibility; Fitch expects this to be carried out in Q212. The restructuring will support the company's coverage in the market, and also improve its reputation after years of weaker performance. Zain is also to begin providing mobile phone number portability, mimicking the leaders.

However, Zain will have to introduce various offers to gain subscribers and thereby boost its revenue. The main differentiator may be price per minute, but Fitch does not expect the leading operators to enter into price war in the short term while there is still growth in mobile broadband. Innovation that will provide customers with more sophisticated services will be the main area of competition. The top-ranked operators are striving to maintain their core advantage by investing heavily in new technologies. KSA is the first country in MENA where LTE services have already been launched, with all companies involved to some extent, mainly in big cities.

Regulation risk may be rising, however, as CITC, the regulator, is considering awarding three MVNO licenses in the medium term. The regulator is considering the experience of other countries in introducing MVNOs into their markets, where they have bolstered competition to provide better-quality services at more favourable prices. This will mean more choice for customers, and better service coverage.

Data revenue rose by 25%-30% during Q112 compared with Q111 and data revenue as a percentage of total mobile revenue is rapidly approaching 25% after a robust 2011 and Q112. Smartphone penetration is still low in KSA (estimated at 25%) compared with the UAE (estimated at 47%), but it is catching up fast due to favourable demographics. A strongly growing and young population represent strong pillars for future growth

GSM Fundamentals RF

A Job Interview

Q1: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Do you know where your company will be in five years? Sorry, I didn’t know that you were looking to hire an astrologer.

Q2. Describe yourself in three words.
Why do you want a three-word description? If I say I am bold, smart and beautiful, will you be happy with that? Which three words do you want to hear–hard working, motivated and intelligent? You’ve gone through my resume, but still insist on asking me to describe myself. Just read the document carefully and you might find your answer there.

Q3. Are you ready to work overtime?
If you advertised your timings to be 9-5, don’t suddenly change your mind. If I say yes, it wouldn’t make any sense, and if I say no, I will be considered lazy. Are you ready to pay me for overtime?

Q4. What is your biggest weakness/worst quality?
Oh my God! Shall I really tell you my biggest weakness? Ice cream is my biggest weakness. Mobilink asked my brother the same question, after assuring him they wouldn’t share the information with anybody else. Are you guys making a database of candidates’ weaknesses? What if something I consider a strength looks like a weakness to someone else? If I say I’m a workaholic, it’s strength to me, but a weakness to others. Do people really discuss their weaknesses in public?

Q5. Can you manage to work in teams and groups?
My resume states very clearly that my skills include leadership ability, conflict resolution and team management skills. Didn’t you read it? Secondly, what if I am asked to work with a group of lazy dudes who don’t even bother to work much? It depends on the team. Anyway, were politicians ever asked about their leadership skills?

Q6. What are your salary expectations?
I applied for this job after reading about the salary you advertised. Are you trying to avoid paying that amount by asking me that? Anyway, my salary expectation is Rs200,000. Thank you so much for caring about me.

Q7. Do you mind if I call your previous employers?
Either I voluntarily left my job, or I got fired. Neither situation could have made my employers happy. Which ex-boss is going to speak highly of me?

Q8. What did you do in your last job?
I was hired as a plumber by the previous company after I finished my MBA.

Q9. Why shall we hire you?
So that I can steal your office equipment and break the office furniture.

Q10. Are you married, divorced, separated, or single?
This question annoys most female candidates. I’ve heard friends complaining about it too. Why are you interested in knowing my marital status? I am not a contestant for Miss World, for which I’d need to be single.

Q11. Who are you living with these days?
In Pakistan, where girls live with their families, this question doesn’t make any sense. I am living with my pets.

Q12. What do your co-workers say about you?
Some people suggested that I should dye my hair. Others said that I should use a glossy lipstick with thick eye liner.

Q13. What are your expectations from this job?
That I shouldn’t have to come to work on time. I also expect diet drinks and low calorie food for lunch. Also, I want an AC in my own room.

Q14. Why do you want to work for us?
I want it because I have to buy new clothes and cell phone.

Q15. Why are you leaving your current job?
Because I love giving job interviews.

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IP Plan Implementation on NEC IPASO Equipment

1): Connect Laptop with PNMTj software with LCT port of Control card:

 2): Open PNMTj software with username “admin”, connection type “Dial Up” & Dialup Entry Name “PNMT (USB):

 

3): On clicking “Login”, following window will appear:

 

4): First go to “MAINT” and turn on maintenance, then click “CTRL”, following window will appear:

 

5): Click “Equipment Network Setting”, following window will appear:

 

6): Open provided IP Plan. A sample IP Plan is shown below:

7): In Access network MW IP Plan, CTRL type is either “Root NE” or “NE”. Select CTRL Type of your link as per IP Plan.

8): If you select “NE”, then you will have to enter “In Band IP”, “In Band Subnet Mask” & “In Band Default Gateway”. Click “Radio/EM1/EM2 and enter “In Band IP” & “In Band Subnet Mask” at these locations:

 

9): Click “Routing” and enter “In-Band Default Gateway” there as shown:

 

10): If your node is “Root NE”, select “CTRL Type” as “Root NE”, as shown:

11): Click “Radio/EM2” and enter “In-Band IP” & “In-Band Subnet Mask” there, as shown:

 

12): Click “PNMS(EM1)” and enter “North Bound IP address” & “North bound Subnet Mask” there:

 

13):  Click “Routing” and enter “North bound Default Gateway” there as shown:

 

14): Do not forget to “Execute” each time you enter new entries. After entering all these entries, go to “CTRL” tab and click “CPU Reset”

NOTE
Resetting the Control module will not affect traffic. The connection to the selected NE will be lost for a few minutes but will be automatically restored.