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Scandinavian operator Telenor has partnered with Opera to pilot its Opera Max app in several Asian markets.

Vietnamese market leader Vinaphone is launching a new cloud-based voice messaging solution with CT-IN and Nuance Communications.

Ethiopia’s sole service provider Ethio Telecom is introducing an electronic recharge solution.

Facebook has launched a simplified version of its Android app for lower-end devices in emerging markets.

Messaging firm Tanla Solutions has deployed its Fast Track platform for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging with Vodafone Business Services (VBS), the enterprise arm of Vodafone India.

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has partnered with Syniverse to provide its subscribers with global-reaching mobile messaging services.

VIVA Bahrain has signed an agreement with Syniverse to bring its customers a selection of new, highly-customisable data roaming packages.

Zain has chosen Ericsson to launch HD voice services over Zain's existing Ericsson 3G radio and core network in Bahrain.

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

Facebook and Ericsson claim to have developed a methodology that will improve app performance by as much as 70%.

Israeli operator Hot Mobile is implementing the SIM OTA platform from VAS provider Callup for remote management of files and applets on SIM cards.

Voice messaging and social media apps specialist Kirusa has acquired Saya Mobile, a Ghanaian provider of instant messaging apps geared specifically for African consumers.

Millicom has launched a low-cost mobile English language learning course called EduMe English in Rwanda.

Samsung Electronics West Africa is launching Celltick’s ‘Start’ based technology across its complete range of Android phones via the Samsung Apps Store.

Indian operator BSNL and Syniverse have signed a multiyear agreement which will implement Syniverse’s SMS Interoperability Solution to provide BSNL’s subscribers with greater mobile messaging reach.

Zimbabwean operator Telecel is introducing WhatsApp Bundles to allow subscribers to chat and share videos, voice notes and files with anyone on any network without having to worry about running out of data.

Middle Eastern service provider du has signed a contract with Nokia to deploy its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).

Gemalto will implement its UpTeq Multi-Tenant NFC SIM for China Telecom as part of the operator’s commercial rollout of contactless services for mobile.

Ooredoo Maldives has deployed a new VAS consolidation project provided by Jinny Software.

Filipino operators Digitel and Smart – both part of market leader PLDT – have signed a direct agreement with electronic payment service iSend to allow their customers to receive top-ups from iSend subscribers worldwide.

A new partnership between VTC Intecom and rich communication service Voxox will launch a co-branded OTT app as part of the Voxox for Operators program.

Jinny Software has signed a multi-year agreement with CWI Caribbean (LIME) to provide messaging platforms across its operation.

Airtel Africa will deploy a range of value-added BICS services across seventeen countries to improve revenues from roaming, over and above their current roaming services.

Latin American mobile messaging aggregator Tedexis has selected a MMX Messaging Gateway from Anam Technologies.

Myriad Group has announced significant uptake of its MSNGR chat service across Latin America during Q4 2013.

Myriad Group has announced an agreement with Twitter which certifies Myriad's "Twitter for USSD" service as an approved Twitter experience.

Myriad Group has announced that its Myriad Updates service, including Facebook for USSD, has recently been launched in association with the Orange Group in Cameroon, Congo & Senegal, and Movistar in Costa Rica & El Salvador.