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Telecom News & Operator Data from issue 408 dated 21 January 2010: A & ME SUBSCRIBER STATISTICS: West Africa Mobile Network Operator Statistics by Country: 3Q 2009 West Africa Mobile Network Operator Statistics by Operator: 3Q 2009 BAHRAIN: Batelco, GBCORP to acquire stake in S-Tel GBCORP, a Bahrain-based investment firm and Batelco Group have entered into a partnership to acquire an 11 ... < more > Viacloud, T-Mobile UK sign MVNO deal Viacloud, a Bahrain-based telecom operator, has announced that it has entered into an MVNO agreement with... < more > CONGO BRAZZAVILLE: ETC wins fourth mobile phone licence Equateur Telecom Congo (ETC), a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Bintel, has won the fourth mobile... < more > EGYPT: Mobinil makes second payment for licence Mobinil has paid EGP 750 million (USD 138.3 million) for second instalment of the 3G...< more > NTRA extends triple-play licence bid deadline The National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has extended the last date for submission... < more > Orascom gets reprieve in Mobinil shareholding dispute An Egyptian court has overturned the approval given by Financial Supervisory Authority to France...< more > GHANA: MTN Ghana to deploy UMTS900 network MTN Ghana has forged a deal with Huawei, the Chinese telecom equipment provider, to install Africa’s....< more > Quality campaign for Vodafone Vodafone Ghana is promoting network quality in a new advertising campaign that focuses on...< more > ISRAEL: Bezeq International partners with BT Alliance Bezeq International Ltd., the international calls carrier and ISP unit of Bezeq, has signed an exclusive...< more > JORDAN: Zain befriends FRiENDi Zain has signed a strategic cooperative agreement with FRiENDi GROUP which will allow FRiENDi...< more > LEBANON: Alfa attributes success to network enhancement Alfa attributes success to network enhancement...< more > Ministry warns on service quality Charbel Nahas, the Telecommunications Minister of Lebanon, has warned the two mobile operators to provide...< more > MALAWI: Charles Nsaliwa to head MACRA Charles Nsaliwa has been appointed as the new Director General of Malawi Communications Regulatory...< more > NIGERIA: BPE holds pre-bid conference on NITEL The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) met the 13 pre-qualifiers for the NITEL stake sale...< more > Globacom files lawsuit over interconnection Globacom has filed a lawsuit against its market competitor MTN Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications...< more > Huawei provides networking solution for Zain Zain Nigeria has deployed Huawei’s next-generation blade mobile softswitch, which will enhance the ...< more > OMAN: Huawei to expand Omantel network Omantel has signed an OMR 10 million (USD 26 million) deal with China-based equipment provider...< more > Milestone for Oman Mobile Oman Mobile has hit the 2 million mark, of which almost 1.9 million subscribers are directly ...< more > Stake sale back on the agenda Oman’s minister of national economy has revealed that the government may...< more > QATAR: Capacity doubling for Mobile Broadband Qtel has said that it will complete the current phase of its mobile Broadband network upgrade - which...< more > RWANDA: Rwandatel plans cable landing Rwandatel is expected to land its 900 kilometre fibre-optic cable in the capital city of Kigali by April...< more > SAUDI ARABIA: Mobily posts improved results Mobily has announced financial results for the full year and 4Q 2009. The carrier posted 44 percent increase...< more > SIERRA LEONE: Mobile ops penalised for ignoring NATCOM directive The National Telecommunication Commission (NATCOM) has imposed a fine of USD...< more > SOUTH AFRICA: Vodacom picks Roambi for mobile workforce Vodacom, a South African telecom incumbent, has announced that it has selected MeLLmo’s Roambi...< more > TURKEY: Huawei to open new R&D centre Huawei plans to inaugurate its new research and development centre in Istanbul, Turkey on 21 ...< more > Turkcell seeks out international investments Turkcell has announced that it has restructured its International Expansion Functional Group. The function ...< more > UGANDA: UCC endorses regulations for SIM card sales The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is in favour of regulating the sale of mobile phone...< more > Warid Telecom CEO resigns Zul Javaid, the CEO of Warid Telecom, has resigned after a term of two years. He will be leaving the company...< more > UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Etisalat finds Fiber cuts carbon Fiber-optic next-generation infrastructure could cut the carbon dioxide produced by approximately 85...< more > ZAMBIA: M-Mobile to commence production of dual-SIM phones Mohammed Seedat, Chairperson of the first mobile phone manufacturing plant in Zambia...< more > ZIMBABWE: Econet begins network expansion programme Econet Wireless, the leading mobile phone carrier in Zimbabwe, has announced that the carrier will...< more > Siziba to unveil 4G network Chemist Siziba, a Zimbabwean telecom expert, has announced plans to launch the country’s first 4G...< more > Issue index: 408 - 21 Jan 2010 | 407 - 14 Jan 2010 | 406 - 07 Jan 2010 | 405 - 31 Dec 2009 |404 - 24 Dec 2009 |403 - 17 Dec 2009 | 402 - 10 Dec 2009 | 401 - 3 Dec 2009 | 400 - 26 Nov 2009 | 399 - 19 Nov 2009 Why Africa? "...Africa remains Millicom's fastest growing region and an increasing proportion of total Group capex has been invested in the region in 2008 and we expect that this will continue in 2009. The slightly lower growth in new subscribers, 611 thousand in Q4, reflects the more challenging economic conditions across Africa, but we expect to continue to achieve high growth in Africa as, with around 160 million people under license, Africa represents 55% of Millicom's potential market and with the penetration still low in all our markets, there is potential for high growth for many years to come." Millicom 4Q 2008 Financial Report Why 'Africa & Middle East Telecom-Week'? developing-telecoms.blogspot.com - 14 April 2009 "I have, of late, been taking advantage of an excellent newsletter from Blycroft Publishing - Africa & Middle East Telecoms Week." Acision "I like your magazine a lot! Very up-to-date and interesting info." Saudi Telecom "...it was my pleasure to receive your Africa & Middle east Telecom week, I believe it’s one of the highest standard reports I have seen in terms of coverage to the big news especially in Saudi Arabia where I work." Globitel "The title is meaningful, I like it mostly, nothing was bad so far.... It is great news." Neugroups "It is an excellent source of information, well compiled and concise. I am indeed interested to continue. Thank You." listerus & partners "I think that A & ME is very good. We are a consulting company and recommend it to our clients." September 2009 Country Report - Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics The DRC is a mineral-rich country that is recovering from civil strife and many years of pillage by its former leaders which has accounted for the low level of development of its telecommunications and other infrastructure. While there has been little success with revitalising the fixed-line network infrastructure, the mobile networks have experienced strong growth and provide a replacement for fixed telephony and public payphones. Following the launch of mobile data services, they are also set to become major players in the underdeveloped Internet and broadband sector. Overall, market penetration is still well below the African average, leaving enormous potential for future growth. Check out the African Telecoms News' resource area for mobile telecoms market information and data. Click here for market research reports, studies and research services covering other telecom markets.

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