dtac TriNet has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to deliver 4G in several major cities as part of its LTE expansion program on 2100MHz band.

Huawei shipped 16.8 million smartphones in Q3 2014, an overall increase of 26% on the previous year.

Etisalat’s Saudi affiliate Mobily has commissioned Nokia Networks to manage its network operations for the next five years.

Keepod has launched its first project in Cameroon, with 650 devices being distributed for 25 refurbished laptops. The laptops were refurbished and delivered in collaboration with the London based charity, Computer Aid International. 

Airtel has reportedly abandoned its planned acquisition of Loop Mobile after failing to receive approval for the deal from India’s Department of Telecommunications.

Alcatel-Lucent has signed a four-year frame agreement with Thailand’s True Corporation to supply an IP transport network.

Telecom Egypt has invited proposals for financial advisors to help it divest its 45% stake in the local unit of Vodafone.

Telenor is considering whether to use the spectrum that it currently holds in India to leapfrog straight from 2G to 4G.

Nigerian interconnect firm ICN (Interconnect Clearinghouse Nigeria) has deployed an IP communications solution from Cataleya.

Hungary’s draft internet tax has been shelved by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following widespread public protests against the proposals.

Japanese group SoftBank is reportedly considering an acquisition of the wireless assets put up for sale by America Movil in Mexico.

Banco Santander Uruguay has chosen Syniverse’s Mobile Engagement for Customers solution to enhance its customer communications strategy.

Algeria Telecom has chosen Ericsson for the transformation of their broadband aggregation network.

Telecom Italia will amend the terms of its agreement that will see investment fund Fintech acquire its stake in Telecom Argentina.

Etisalat Egypt has deployed JDSU’s ariesoGEO solution to enhance service quality and optimisation for postpaid customers.

Alcatel-Lucent has partnered with the Internet Society to provide equipment for the Bangkok Internet Exchange Point.

Ericsson has entered into a five-year global framework agreement with Telenor to provide radio hardware and professional services.

Mobile satellite services operator Thuraya has partnered with SOS Children’s Villages International’s Gulf Area Office to bring satellite connectivity to remote communities in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Slovakian operator SWAN has selected Cerillion to deliver a complete business support system (BSS) solution for its 4G launch.

Elara Communications is launching an international calling app for customers in rural and remote villages in south-eastern Mexico, in partnership with IDT Global.

Sierratel has launched new advanced landline services in Sierra Leone. The launch was overseen by consultancy and management firm MDIC.