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26 Nov 2021
Israel plans to allow Palestinian operators to launch 4G
5 Nov 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
12 Oct 2021
Paltel Group calls on Juniper Networks for infrastructure upgrade
30 Oct 2020
Bezeq secures West Bank licence after 35 years
16 Jan 2019
Ooredoo Palestine inks software upgrade, support deal with Optiva
30 Nov 2018
Wataniya Mobile rebrands under Ooredoo moniker
24 Jan 2018
Palestinian cellcos finally begin offering 3G connectivity
27 Oct 2017
Wataniya expands to Gaza as discussions over 3G continue
28 Jul 2017
Paltel contracts GENBAND for all-IP fixed voice network deployment
25 Jul 2017
Wataniya Mobile Palestine reports net loss on Gaza launch plan costs
3 Jan 2017
Paltel's licences to be extended for further 20 years
20 Nov 2015
Israelis, Palestinians reach 3G agreement
14 Aug 2015
Agreement marks progress on bringing 3G to West Bank
6 Jul 2015
Palcel offices re-opened by Hamas-appointed attorney-general
1 Jul 2015
Hamas shutters Jawwal offices amid claims of unpaid taxes
3 Jun 2015
Paltel selects NetBoss Technologies for OSS transformation project
30 Jan 2015
MTIT urges international pressure to enable 3G, 4G in Palestinian Territory
10 Nov 2014
Paltel records 3% revenue decline in 9M14
29 Apr 2014
Wataniya reports 1.8% increase in net profit for 1Q14
19 Feb 2014
Wataniya reports 45.9% surge in profit in 4Q13
6 Nov 2013
Paltel reports solid third quarter results
29 Oct 2013
Wataniya reports 3.4% drop in revenue to KWD184.5m
26 Jul 2013
Wataniya’s net profit up by almost 20% to KWD22.9m
9 Apr 2013
Paltel set to spend USD50m on network expansion in 2013
26 Feb 2013
Paltel reports a 1.3% fall in revenues in 2012
15 Feb 2013
Wataniya Mobile improves losses in 2012 as subscriber numbers climb
5 Oct 2012
Paltel and HOT cooperate to bring fibre to Gaza
14 Aug 2012
Paltel’s decision to postpone tax exemption dents net profit in H1 2012
11 Jul 2012
Wataniya to benefit from IFC funding; will expand network
27 Jun 2012
Qtel offers to take 100% of Wataniya in deal valued at USD1.9bn
16 Apr 2012
Paltel sets aside USD70-USD80 million for network investment in 2012
15 Feb 2012
Wataniya halves net losses in 2011
19 Dec 2011
EMC to deploy new IT infrastructure for Paltel
14 Dec 2011
PNA unveils governmental communications and IT strategy
5 May 2011
Paltel and PCCW Global sign MPLS inter-carrier interconnection deal
29 Mar 2011
JDECO issued temporary licence to offer broadband over power lines
18 Feb 2011
Revenue, net profit up as Paltel reveals solid 2010 financial results
17 Feb 2011
Paltel close to inaugurating new international traffic link via Jordan?
13 Jan 2011
IFC Invests in Wataniya Palestine
2 Nov 2010
Wataniya Palestine aims to raise USD50.3 million via IPO
14 Oct 2010
Wataniya Palestine eyes IPO in November
29 Sep 2010
MTIT claims cellcos are losing USD120 million a year to Israeli cellcos
19 Aug 2010
Paltel 1H revenues rise, but profit falls on investment losses
4 Jun 2010
Palestinian Authority calls for more spectrum to be released
29 Apr 2010
PNA to penalise sellers of Israeli SIMs
27 Apr 2010
Paltel posts first-quarter revenue, net profit increases
7 Apr 2010
Third Palestinian mobile network concession up for grabs by 2013?
25 Jan 2010
Zain to restart Paltel merger discussions?
20 Jan 2010
Wataniya and Orange form strategic alliance
20 Nov 2009
Paltel announces cancellation of Zain deal
11 Nov 2009
Qtel earmarks USD700 million investment over ten years for Wataniya Palestine
2 Nov 2009
Wataniya Palestine announces launch of West Bank network
2 Oct 2009
Paltel and Alca-Lu sign optical backbone upgrade deal
24 Aug 2009
Wataniya Palestine sets deadline for spectrum allocation resolution
30 Jun 2009
Blair says frequency release delays hurting West Bank
8 Jun 2009
Wataniya Palestine calls for investment repayment as spectrum issue remains unresolved
28 May 2009
Wataniya Palestine launch plans, loans in doubt
19 May 2009
Zain takes majority stake in Paltel in share swap deal
23 Mar 2009
Zain tie-up with PalTel could be finalised this week
12 Feb 2009
Zain and Paltel link-up may be approved by March
5 Feb 2009
Wataniya bags USD85 million funding for network rollout
5 Feb 2009
Paltel sets 9 February date for decision on Zain offer
29 Jan 2009
Zain in talks for stake in Paltel
21 Jan 2009
Paltel estimates USD10 million worth of damages following conflict
6 Jan 2009
Gaza facing communications cut-off as a result of attacks
23 Oct 2008
Partner and Paltel in talks for Jordan link
29 Aug 2008
Wataniya signs network deal with Ericsson
26 Aug 2008
Launch expected ‘early next year’ for Wataniya Palestine
6 Aug 2008
Revenues and profit climb for Paltel in 2Q
29 Jul 2008
Spectrum allocation agreement reached for Wataniya Palestine
14 Jul 2008
Wataniya Palestine closing in on spectrum
7 Jul 2008
PalTel implements Nortel soft switches
23 May 2008
Wataniya to launch by end of year
2 May 2008
Wataniya: still waiting for wireless spectrum from Israel
3 Apr 2008
PalTel selects Nortel for VoIP solution
22 Nov 2007
Wataniya prepares for launch
25 Oct 2007
Wataniya awarded Israeli frequencies to operate in Palestine
15 Mar 2007
Wataniya Telecom signs agreement for second wireless licence
12 Dec 2006
Wataniya seals mobile JV deal with PIF
16 Oct 2006
XPress receives digital trunking licence
18 Sep 2006
Wataniya wins second Palestinian mobile licence
22 May 2006
Palcell offices attacked
30 Mar 2006
Palcell upgrades to EDGE
4 Jan 2006
Israel agrees to release Palestinian infrastructure
1 Nov 2005
Palestine to get new GSM operator
26 May 2005
Fastlink to launch digital community centres
23 May 2005
Regulator mulls GSM licence auction
12 May 2005
Jawwal wins award
6 May 2005
Jawwal and Fastlink to cooperate
4 Jan 2005
Jawwal contracts Alcatel for network expansion
24 Nov 2004
Fixed and mobile markets see strong growth
28 Oct 2004
Political and economic difficulties fail to dampen telecoms growth
11 Feb 2004
Palestinian Authority sells mobile stake to pay wages

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