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Bezeq workers installing fiber optic cables. (Courtesy)
From the WebFebruary 25, 2021, 4:59 pm
Bezeq to launch fiber-optic project in two weeks
Globes: At a launch event on March 14 Israel’s largest telecommunication provider will reveal all the details about packages and speeds
Illustrative: Screensavers showing King Salman are visible on computers at the press center for upcoming summits, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, May 30, 2019. Arabic on computers reads, "Despite all the challenges facing our Arab nation. We are optimistic about a promising future that fulfills the hopes of our nations for leadership." (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
November 24, 2020, 3:33 pm
New connection: Google plans fiber-optic cable linking Israel and Saudi Arabia
Connection between 2 countries that have no diplomatic ties is a segment of 5,000 mile, $400 million internet traffic corridor connecting India with Europe — Wall Street Journal
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of an optical fiber connection (alphaspirit; iStock by Getty Images)
November 5, 2019, 3:52 pm
New fund will pay telecom firms to deploy fiber optic cables for faster internet
Taxes levied on phone and internet companies will then be used to incentivize those that agree to invest in infrastructure across the country, which suffers from subpar speeds
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of an optical fiber connection (alphaspirit; iStock by Getty Images)
August 8, 2018, 5:20 pm
Slowdown Nation: Israel lags on internet speeds, choked by lack of competition
Israel slides to number 70 out of 200 nations surveyed on average download speed, as the duopoly that controls the market drags its feet on fiber optics
By Shoshanna Solomon
Left to right: Ofer Bloch, the CEO of Israel Electric Corp., Ami Erel, the chairman of Cellcom; Yiftach Ron-Tal, chairman of Israel Electric; Nir Sztern, CEO of Cellcom and Doron Cohen, the CEO of IBC; Aug.8, 2018 (Yossi Weiss, Israel Electric Corp)
August 8, 2018, 12:32 pm
Cellcom joins Israel Electric in bid to jumpstart faltering fiber optic venture
Cellular operator to pay NIS 100 million for a 70% stake in initiative to vastly increase the country’s internet speed
By Shoshanna Solomon
A man walks out from a building belonging to Bezeq on January 25, 2011. (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
March 7, 2018, 6:45 pm
Telecom giant Bezeq slapped with NIS 30 million antitrust fine
Authority finds carrier blocked rivals from using its underground infrastructure, requiring them to duplicate work
By Michael Bachner and Sue Surkes
(L to R) Ze'ev Goldberg, chairman of Unlimited; Yiftach Ron-Tal, IEC chairman; Communications Minister Gilad Erdan; Jonas Birgeson, chairman of ViaEuropa Israel; and Dov Lauver, Unlimited CEO at Tuesday's announcement event (Photo credit: Gideon Markovitch)
May 21, 2014, 1:57 am
Israel gets ‘revolutionary’ fast fiber optic net
Communications minister hails Unlimited’s dazzling fast new internet service
By David Shamah
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