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GSMA Board re-elects Orange Group CEO Stéphane Richard as Chairman, Rima Qureshi elected new Deputy Chairman

The GSMA Board has re-elected the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orange Group, Stéphane Richard, as GSMA Board Chair. The Board has elected the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Verizon, Rima Qureshi, as Board Deputy Chair. Both appointments are for the two years from January 2021 through December 2022. As GSMA…

Airtel signs $1bn deal with Nokia to enhance 5G capabilities

In an attempt to strengthen its 4G network and build a strong and enhanced 5G network in the country, telecom operator Airtel recently announced that it has signed a $1bn multi-year deal with Nokia. As part of the transaction, Nokia will deploy its 5G-ready solutions for Airtel across nine circles in the country. Nokia is…