RIM Responds to BlackBerry Ban in Middle East
CNET After the United Arab Emirates said it planned to block certain BlackBerry services, the device maker is insisting that its customer data will remain secure. Topics: 3G, BlackBerry, Middle East, NextG, telecom, WiMax, wireless
Zain Receives Offers to Sell Majority Stake
Wireless Federation Offer has been received by shareholders of Middle East and Africa mobile firm Zain to sell a majority stake in the group. Zain is selling most of its African assets to India’s Bharti Airtel. Verbal offers from four parties have been received by the major shareholders in Zain group for the possibility to [...]
Analysts Expect Wave of New Global Wireless Mergers
Fierce Wireless News Some analysts think the improving global economy will lead to a new spate of wireless mergers worldwide. According to research firm Mergermarket, deal-making in the telecommunications business is on pace to grow 50 percent this year. Topics: Africa, Europe, merger, Middle East, telecom, telecommunications, WiMax, wireless
