Russian operator MTS is acquiring IT firm NVision for RUB15 billion ($263.4 million).

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has selected solutions from Anite for the collection and analysis of wireless voice quality and broadband network data. 

The government of Zimbabwe may be on course to purchase Vimpelcom’s stake in Zimbabwean operator Telecel.

Finnish mobile manufacturer Jolla has announced that the first licensing partner for its Sailfish OS is Intex Technologies, the second largest smartphone maker in India.

Synchronoss Technologies is set to launch its personal cloud and network activation services solutions in Vietnam.

Robi Axiata has launched new integrated rating, billing, care, settlement and credit control solutions from NetCracker.

Turkcell has signed a framework agreement for cooperation on the development of 5G mobile technologies with the Turkish defence industries company Aselsan.

Following significant successes in Latin America, the US-based device brand Yezz is expanding its footprint to Africa.

Novatti has been appointed to supply a mobile money and mobile banking platform for Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) in Tanzania.

Orange has set up a separate holding company for its operations in Africa and the Middle East, underlining its commitment to the region.

Saudi Arabian market leader STC has signed new contracts for LTE roaming and 100G IP transit connectivity.

Mobile operators across India have begun offering mobile number portability in order to comply with a government deadline.

Two of China’s largest operators have tapped Alcatel-Lucent for their transition to dynamic cloud-based networks.

Intelsat SA has signed a multi-year agreement with Axesat SA for satellite services on its high-performance Intelsat EpicNG platform.

Mexican broadcast giant Totalplay could enter the upcoming tender to build Mexico’s proposed $7 billion nationwide mobile broadband network.

A controlling stake in Telekom Srbija has been made publicly available by the country’s privatisation agency.

Telecom Egypt will be awarded a 4G mobile licence next year, according to the country’s telecoms minister.

Saudi operator Mobily has renewed its contract with Nokia Networks to manage its network operations and expand its 2G, 3G and 4G networks.

ZTE and MTN have formed a partnership to bring an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to Africa.

Visa has denied reports that it is shutting down the mobile payments firm Fundamo, which it purchased in 2010 for $110 million.

Bharti Airtel has raised $1.3 billion through the sale of tower assets across five of its African markets.

AT&T has pledged an investment of around $3 billion into expanding its high-speed mobile broadband network in Mexico.

Orange has reportedly agreed to terms with Israeli operator Partner Communications that could see the companies terminate their licensing agreement.

Turkcell has bolstered its holding in Ukraine following its $100 million acquisition of a 44.96% stake in Euroasia Telecommunications.

Globalstar has launched a new gateway in Gabarone, Botswana, allowing it to deliver affordable simplex coverage over the African continent.