Moroccan telecoms firm inwi is deploying digital security specialist Gemalto’s LinqUs Facebook-for-SIM mobile application, which now includes the popular Facebook Messenger feature.
Telefonica is looking to take on America Movil in Mexico, where the latter has a hefty market share of around 70%.
Idea Cellular has dramatically cut its tariffs, with 2G data prices down by up to 90% and 3G reduced by a third.
The Indian branch of Vodafone has launched the operator’s M-Pesa mobile money and transfer service in Assam and other northeastern states, in partnership with ICICI Bank.
Alcatel-Lucent and China Mobile have announced that the French vendor’s all-IP Evolved Packet Core portfolio has been selected to support the nationwide rollout of China Mobile’s 4G LTE network, set to be the world’s largest mobile ultra-broadband network.
ZTE has introduced three new smartphones for users in Mexico, including the latest models in the bestselling Blade series, adding localised innovations and upgraded features to deliver a better user experience to Mexican consumers.
Various telecommunications companies are spearheading relief efforts in the Philippines following the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.
Data monetisation is still essentially in its infancy. Unlike voice, where the whole industry was built before sophisticated monetisation came into play, operators today are looking for a concept of monetisation that is aligned with today’s consumption.
A new partnership between Telecom Namibia, NewTelco SA and German Internet provider Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange will establish international access points in South Africa and Namibia to the German Internet exchange (DE-CIX).
ITU has dispatched emergency telecommunications equipment to areas severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan
Econet Wireless subsidiary Econet Solar International is aiming to deliver its Home Power Stations (HPS) to over 125,000 homes across Africa in 2014.
African carrier’s carrier WIOCC has formed a partnership with Dalkom Somalia to launch connectivity to and from Somalia via the EASSy cable from Q1 2014, offering services directly from Mogadishu to the rest of the world. Capacity will be available from 2Mbps to 10Gbps and above.
Cloud messaging and payments provider Infobip has developed a technical platform for enterprise USSD in South Africa.
Cameroon’s leading high-speed ISP is partnering with Alcatel-Lucent to expand its presence in Africa with a TDD LTE ultra-broadband offering.
World Telecom Labs has launched Easy SMS Hub, enabling operators to increase revenues from text messages by setting up their own SMS hubs.
Gilat Satcom has announced new fibre and satellite services in Africa which will increase broadband availability, speeds and capacity for enterprises, fixed and mobile operators and service providers as well as NGOs and Governmental organisations.
Aviat Networks is deploying its STR600 ultra-high capacity microwave radio solution for MTN Ghana as a part of the upgrade of the leading African mobile operator’s backhaul network to full IP capability.
Global power technology firm Intelligent Energy has launched a personal energy device for charging and powering USB-compatible portable electronic devices.
Filipino market leader Globe Telecom said on Tuesday that more cell sites in typhoon-ravaged areas mostly have been restored by the company’s technical team, substantially improving mobile connectivity in the Visayas region.
MTN Nigeria is expanding its 3G network capacity with Cambridge Broadband Networks.
In order to provide a competitive service as well as retain customers, being able to offer high quality international traffic is extremely important for carriers.
Telefónica Global Solutions has deployed 100G coherent optical transport technology from network specialist Ciena on Telefónica´s SAm-1 submarine and terrestrial network, which connects the U.S. to Latin America.
Russian operator Rostelecom could transfer control of its mobile operation to VTB and Bank Rossiya, the two banks that own Tele2 Russia.
World Panel Inc is launching a suite of handheld solar chargers at AfricaCom in Cape Town next week.
Bharti Airtel has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with the Warid Group to acquire Warid Congo SA.
Operators of CDMA, 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and fixed broadband networks are looking for ways to monetise their data network investments by keeping their subscribers satisfied and offering them innovative new services.
Ericsson and Zain in Bahrain have entered into a partnership to transform the operator's network.
Bharti Airtel has announced a managed VAS deal under a strategic partnership model with Mahindra Comviva for its Bangladesh operations.
Investment group PPF has acquired a 66% controlling stake in the Czech unit of Telefonica for around €2.47 billion.
Nokia Solutions and Networks and China Mobile Research have expanded their partnership to further their cooperation on research and standardisation of advanced mobile broadband technologies in LTE as well as in 5G.
Zain Group has signed an agreement with solutions provider SLA Mobile to provide customers with Direct Operator Billing capabilities.
Vodafone Group will assume full control over its Indian operations, buying out minority shareholders at a cost of INR101 billion ($1.6 billion).
A public-private partnership with Guinea’s national meteorological organization (Direction Nationale de la Meteorologique) and U.S.-based Earth Networks is paving the way for the first-ever operation of a comprehensive early warning system for monitoring and alerting to severe weather within a least developed country (LDC).
To meet the needs of the rapidly developing regional broadband market, Mustek has opened a new optical fibre pre-termination facility situated in Johannesburg.
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