The communications sector is implementing an immediate response to help Australians stay connected - 13/04/2020
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Dev​elopment and Communication
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Asia & Pacific | Australia
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Dev​elopment and Communication of Australia​​ is implementing an immediate response to help Australians stay connected during the COVID-19. A special working group, led by NBN Co, has been established to proactively share information and emerging engineering, security and operational issues. NBN Co and the mobile carriers have put in place the foll (...)

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Request for Consideration of Employment Maintenance and Telework related to COVID-19 - 13/04/2020
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Asia & Pacific | Japan
In light of the enormous impact of the novel coronavirus disease on the overall economy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, in cooperation the parties concerned, requests related organizations to give proper consideration to employment maintenance and telework.
PTA supporting efforts to combat the COVID-19 - 13/04/2020
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Asia & Pacific | Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)
In view of Corona Virus pandemic and to provide immediate ease and facilitation to the general public, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken number of initiatives. These steps include sending awareness messages to subscribers for protection from Corona. PTA is also closely monitoring the measures taken by all telecom operators amid COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. The telecom operator (...)

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Kazakhstanis will be able to “visit” doctors for free through a new mobile application from Beeline - 13/04/2020
Beeline
TELECOM/ICT Operators and Service Providers | CIS countries | Kazakhstan (Republic of)
We are launching the new Doctor Online mobile app, designed to support our compatriots during the quarantine period. Thanks to Doctor Online, all Kazakhstanis will be able to receive medical care without leaving their homes. Consulting support will be provided by competent, certified doctors of various profiles. During the quarantine period, the Beeline application will be available around the c (...)

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COSMOTE supports the State via technology - 13/04/2020
COSMOTE
TELECOM/ICT Operators and Service Providers | Europe | Greece
COSMOTE is supporting the efforts of the State to step up the digital transformation of the Public sector through integrated Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which contribute to the faster and more effective operation of the State in the battle against the Coronavirus, and to better communication between the State and the citizens. COSMOTE’s initiatives include remote-work service (...)

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RNP using drones to educate public on preventive measures - 12/04/2020
Rwanda National Police (RNP)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Africa | Rwanda (Republic of)
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has added drones to other existing methods to raise awareness and spread information in neighborhoods to educate the public about the prevention of COVID-19.