Topic: telecom regulation
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TRA Bahrain, Mobile Operators Launch Anti-SMS Fraud Guidelines
Bahrain's TRA and mobile operators have launched new "Guidelines for Reducing Fraudulent SMS" to combat scam messages and enhance mobile security nationwide. The guidelines establish technical and operational measures for identifying and intercepting fraudulent communications, alongside public ed...
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CRA's New Caller ID Plan Fights Fraud, Protects You
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is introducing Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) in partnership with Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar to help consumers identify legitimate callers and reduce fraud by displaying registered names on incoming calls. Initially, CNAP will apply to calls fr...
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GCC Mobile Price Gap: Kuwait is Most Affordable, Study Reveals
Kuwait is the most affordable GCC market for mobile services at $31.10 per month, while the UAE and Qatar are the most expensive, exceeding $107. The pricing gap is most extreme for high-data users, with Kuwait's costs being just 21% of Qatar's due to volume discounting versus linear pricing mode...
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