Telecommunications

“World Telecommunication Day” to be held online amid COVID-19

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Information Technology Organization of Iran said that “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” will be held online this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus global pandemic, COVID-19.

10th intl. telecom symposium to be held in Sept.

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The 10th International Symposium on Telecommunications (Smart Communications for a Better Life), known as IST2020, is to be held on September 16-17, 2020.

Nahid-1 satellite expected in space in June

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The domestically-developed Nahid-1 satellite is expected to be launched into space sometime in June this year, according to a report.

Iran Telecom 2019 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The 20th edition of Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Innovative ICT Solutions (Iran Telecom Plus 2019) opened at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Tuesday.

Deputy ICT min.:

Iran to complete construction of three homegrown satellites by yearend

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Morteza Barari said on Wednesday that Islamic Republic of Iran will complete construction of three satellites by the end of the current year (March 19, 2020).

Tehran to host TELECOM 2019 in October

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The 20th round of Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Innovative ICT Solutions (Iran Telecom 2019) is scheduled to be held from September 30 to October 3 at Tehran’s Permanent Fairground.

Qatar keen on cooperating with Iranian telecom firms in 2022 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Qatar telecommunication minister has expressed interest in cooperation with Iran's telecommunication companies in 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

Russian ICT delegation to attend a meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mamonov will visit Iran at the head of a delegation.

Indigenous firewall installed on industrial control systems: ICT min.

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian ICT Minister Jahromi said Sunday an indigenous firewall has been installed on the country’s industrial control systems under the Siemens brand to repel cyber attacks.

Iran, Azerbaijan experts discuss increasing cooperation in communications, IT field

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The communications and IT experts of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic discussed on Wednesday cooperation in communications and IT field within the framework the second joint working group in Baku.

Iran to equip captive balloons with engines to provide internet, aid rescue efforts

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Research Center Hossein Samimi has reported of projects to equip previously domestically-produced tethered balloons with engines and of efforts under way to build airships in the next phase.

Syria in talks with Iranian mobile phone operator: Assembly Speaker

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Speaker of the People's Council of Syria, Hammoudeh Sabbagh, said Monday that his country is in talks with an Iranian mobile phone operator for cooperation.

Defense min. unveils new home-made electronic, telecommunication equipment

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – During a ceremony in Tehran on Saturday, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled latest electronic and telecommunication equipment manufactured by Iranian experts at Iran Electronics Industries (IEI).

Iran repulses Israel’s cyberattack on its telecom. infrastructure

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The board chairman of Iran’s Telecommunication Infrastructure Company (TIC) said that the company has repulsed a cyberattack launched from the Israeli regime against some of the telecommunication infrastructure.

Iran to develop intl. coop. in communications sector

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, pointed to the development of cooperation and attracting other countries' support for Iran in international community as the main areas for negotiations with the members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT).

Telecom 2018 opens with “New Achievements, Opportunities Ahead”

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The 19th International Exhibition of Telecommunications (Iran Telecom 2018) was inaugurated by Information and Communications Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi in Tehran today.

Telecom 2018 to kick off on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The 19th round of Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Innovative ICT Solutions (Iran Telecom 2018) will commence tomorrow at Tehran’s Permanent Fairground and will go on till Oct. 6.

Irancell wins intl. certifications for “customer-centricity standards compliance”

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Irancell Telecommunications Services Company (PJSC) received international certifications for customer-centricity standard compliance with regard to complaints management as well as customer satisfaction with after-sales services, in accordance with ISO standards.

Minster orders investigation into data-hijacking charges against Iran's TCI

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi has ordered an investigation into the report of data-hijacking from encrypted messenger app Telegram by Iran’s Telecommunication Company on Monday.

ELECOMP 2018 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The 24th edition of Iran International Electronic, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition, known as ELECOMP, has kicked off in Tehran International Permanent Fairground, with companies from over 20 countries in attendance.

Self-sufficiency in oil pipelines, telecommunications hits 80%

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Chief executive of Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company (IOPTC) Abbas-Ali Jafarinasab said that more than 80 percent of parts and equipment related to the oil pipelines and telecommunications is manufactured inside the country.

ISA head:

Iran develops space technology to serve people

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari says Iran has planned to develop remote sensing as well as communications satellites to serve the Iranian people in their daily lives.

Frequency coordination made between Iran and Oman

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran and Oman studied the situation of border frequency interference between the two countries in the field of mobile phone and broadcasting.

Iran, Oman to step up IT coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Following the visit of an Iranian delegation of knowledge-based companies to Oman, the two countries reached agreement to expand bilateral cooperation in information technology.

Tehran to host 18th Telecom Exhibition

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The 18th International Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology & Innovative CIT Solutions will launch from October 16-19, 2017, hosting 225 domestic and 93 foreign companies.

Iran claims 5 orbital slots to place satellites

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology announced that Iran has been granted 5 orbital slots, adding arrangements to position the satellites at 43.5 degrees are underway.

ITU head says will talk to Apple over banning Iranian apps

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s ICT minister demanded that International Communication Union addresses cancellation of Iranian carriers’ membership in GSMA and apple’s treatment of Iranian developers.