Malaysian telecoms group Axiata (formerly TM International) is reportedly in negotiations regarding the possible purchase of a stake in Indian broadband operator Tikona Digital.
Everything Everywhere, the joint venture between British mobile network operators Orange UK and T-Mobile UK, is reportedly considering dropping the two existing brands of the respective cellcos, and introducing a new name.
Kyrgyz mobile operator Megacom has announced the commercial launch of its third-generation wireless network, offering services such as videocalling, mobile TV and high speed mobile broadband. Services are initially available in the capital Bishkek, but the company plans to expand 3G network coverage to Kant, Tokmok and Kara-Balta in Chuy province by March 2012, with other regions, including Naryn, to follow later in the year
Ethiopian fixed line incumbent Ethio Telecom has slashed the cost of calls for its fixed line voice customers in response to a lower-than-expected increase in subscribers and revenue in 2011. According to AllAfrica, the operator has announced that with a view to encouraging uptake rates for calls made at peak times (7am to 9pm) have been reduced by 66.3% to ETB0.83 (USD0.05) per minute, while off-peak rates have been cut even further, plunging by some 228% to just ETB0.035 per minute. Commenting on the development, Abdurahim Ahmed, head of public communications for Ethio Telecom, said: ‘This is to encourage subscribers to use more frequently than they used to, which, in turn, increases the revenues of the company ...
Open-access Long Term Evolution (LTE) start-up LightSquared has confirmed that it has inked a wholesale agreement with Hometown Telecom, a carrier specialising in long distance call plans targeting India. The deal, which is said to be LightSquared’s 37th wholesale agreement, is the telco's first with a carrier specialising in international services.
According to BusinessDay.co.za, South African broadband provider Vox Telecom plans to launch a ‘low-cost satellite internet broadband’ service in June, and expects to sign up around 40,000 subscribers during its first three years of operation. The announcement follows Vox’s agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Yahsat, which is poised to launch its YahClick ‘Y1B’ satellite next month. Vox product manager Jacques Visser commented: ‘YahClick is a perfect broadband option for those who can’t get ADSL service, or who need a backup service in case of outages
Telekom Austria Group has confirmed that as of 16 January, 15.018% of its shares are now held directly and indirectly by Ronny Pecik’s RPR Privatstiftung investment vehicle, which also holds indirect call options to acquire an additional 5.100% of the company’s shares.
