The Bahraini Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has provided LTE frequencies to the three incumbent mobile operators, Batelco, Viva and Zain.
Brazilian telecommunications operator Linktel has installed Aptilo Networks’ Service Management Platform (SMP) as part of an upgrade to its nationwide network of Wi-Fi hotspots.
Singaporean operator SingTel has confirmed its enthusiasm for consolidation in the Indian market, stating its express hope that the current number one Bharti Airtel will lead the charge.
Indian number three Idea Cellular has selected backhaul solutions from Ceragon for a major TDM network upgrade.
Research shows that in developed markets, the revenue mix is changing in line with the evolution of consumer behavior, and the greatest growth opportunity will come from mobile handset data.
A new remittance corridor between the UK and Ghana has been launched by Lycamoney in conjunction with MTN Ghana and BICS.
South African Internet Service Provider XDSL has expanded its data centre with an additional 600m2, bolstering its existing data centre facility.
A new mobile banking solution provided by Solomon Telekom will facilitate the flow of currency between the 992 islands in the archipelagic nation.
The UN Broadband Commission has released two reports covering the growth of mobile broadband.
The government of Oman is planning on selling a 19% stake in the market-leading operator Omantel.
Korean operator KT has stated that it is currently negotiating a potential acquisition of a 35% stake in Tunisian state operator Tunisie Telecom.
State-owned Nepali operator Nepal Telecom has created Wi-Fi hotspots in six public areas, providing free high-speed Internet access for three months while the service is tested.
Liquid Telecom has launched a carrier-neutral data centre in Nairobi.
Mobile payments company Fortumo has launched its mobile payment services in India.
SMEs in emerging markets will become more analogous with those in developed markets during the next 5 years; they will rely much more on Internet connectivity, and will demand better and more-affordable options for both fixed and mobile broadband.
Orange Moldova has selected Astellia to support its 4G mobile network quality enhancements, starting at the early field trials throughout the current commercial deployment.
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) is building a new peering platform in Mombasa, Kenya, to help develop East Africa’s regional Internet interconnection.
The Russian operator and broadband provider Rostelecom has deployed the world’s largest operator content delivery network (CDN) using a solution developed and integrated by Ericsson.
Filipino operator Globe Telecom has completed its rollout of a submarine fibre optic backbone in Palawan, one of the country’s premier tourist destinations.
Apple has been outpaced in the Chinese market by lead rival Samsung and three other smartphone OEMs, according to ABI Research.
”Ruggedish” smartphones is a global trend – and traditional rugged computer makers are best equipped to supply truly rugged smartphones and tablets.
Myanmar’s incumbent operator is reportedly considering partnerships with several foreign operators – most notably Orange.
The leading Filipino operator Globe Telecom has partnered with the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) and Solar Energy Foundation to provide solar lamps to families in remote regions of the archipelago.
The Israeli cloud-based broadband solutions provider DiviNetworks has secured $5 million of investment from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
Bangladesh’s second-largest operator Robi Axiata has selected NetCracker’s Revenue Management solution to enable new service innovation and superior responsiveness to changing customer demands.
Vodacom Mozambique has ordered an eCentre of 500sqm open floor space for its new primary switching centre, to be deployed in the industrial zone of Tchumene in Matola, just outside the capital Maputo.
ZTE’s Grand Memo LTE is poised to become the first 4G device available for sale in China, after it became the first to be awarded a TD-LTE handset permit by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Tata Communications and PCCW Global have signed a landmark IPX peering agreement to broaden the reach of next generation IP services in Asia Pacific and Africa.
Mobile solutions have a huge potential to drastically increase the efficiency of field workers and save big money for companies in a range of industries. However, the implementation of mobile solutions is filled with pitfalls.
Flilipino market leader Globe Telecom is now offering LTE technology to homes across the country via its home broadband brand, Tattoo.
Zamir Telecom is upgrading the service on its London to Dhaka route using VoIP optimisation equipment from World Telecom Labs (WTL).
Like clockwork, September brings with it the unveiling of Apple’s latest iPhone iteration.
The Indian regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has recommended that the reserve prices for 2G spectrum be slashed to 60% of those set during the previous auctions in November and March.
Yatanarpon Teleport (YTP), a leading operators in Myanmar, has signed an agreement with global CSP Epsilon to deliver local data access services in the country.
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