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Mobile Plans: When ‘Better Deals’ End Up Costing More

Christiane Tager, 15:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For years, Lebanon has struggled with failing essential services and soaring costs. This also applies to the mobile phone sector. With “adjusted” plans and unreliable networks, subscribers oscillate between resignation and frustration, all while waiting for a clear signal, both figuratively and literally. Here’s an example of a revision and ...

Alfa Announces 80% Network Upgrade Amid War Recovery Efforts

This is Beirut, 28/06 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Alfa pushed ahead with the centerpiece of its three‑year modernization plan, an 80% upgrade of network components and infrastructure. The move came as part of a statement aimed at refuting claims that Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage is hindering development efforts. The company also stressed in a statement that, under Minister ...

Alfa Modernizes: A Data Center, 5G and AI

This is Beirut, 24/06 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the sidelines of the 10XICT conference, sponsored by Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage, CEO of mobile operator Alfa Jad Nassif outlined the main features of ongoing projects aimed at modernizing the network and improving service quality. Indeed, Alfa has embarked on a three-year network modernization plan, with investments covering ...

Alfa: Four Stations Back in Service

This is Beirut, 04/03 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Cell phone operator Alfa announced on Tuesday that it was restoring four stations in the southern border region of Lebanon that were damaged during the war between Hezbollah and Israel. The stations are as follows: The Khiam station covers the regions of Khiam, al-Mari and Helta, as well as the areas of Wazzani, Bourj al-Moulouk, Qlayaa and ...

Alfa Clarifies Service Outage, Announces Compensation for Subscribers

This is Beirut, 13/02 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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Alfa, the mobile operator, explained the reasons behind Wednesday’s disruption of several of its services. In a statement, the company attributed the outage to a technical issue that occurred while updating an outdated router used for data transmission. Alfa apologized to its subscribers and reassured them that its network is undergoing ...

Alfa and Touch Employees Near Agreement With Management

This is Beirut, 23/01 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The management teams of mobile operators Alfa and Touch, along with the employee union, have developed a clear vision to address issues that have remained unresolved for nearly a year, including the signing of the collective labor agreement and salary adjustments. During a Thursday meeting between the management of Alfa and Touch and members of ...

Corm Raises Alarm Over Internet Vulnerability

Christiane Tager, 2024-11-12 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As connectivity becomes a lifeline for everyone, Lebanon faces a serious threat to its internet network. Johnny Corm, the caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, has issued a stark warning, cautioning that the country's internet is at significant risk. Speaking to This is Beirut, he explained that “Lebanon’s airspace is open, allowing ...

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