Celcom and DiGi Sign MoU On Network Sharing
Wireless Federation Celcom and DiGi Telecommunications, the two Malaysian Mobile network operators have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an aim to consider long-term infrastructure collaboration. The focuses of the MoU are on three areas- transmission and site sharing, operations and maintenance and radio access network. Topics: DiGi Telecommunications, telecom, telecommunications, wireless
German Court Decrees Wireless Passwords for All
Mobile Tech Today Germany’s top criminal court ruled Wednesday that Internet users need to secure their private wireless connections by password to prevent unauthorized people from using their Web access to illegally download data. Internet users can be fined up to euro100 ($126) if a third party takes advantage of their unprotected WLAN connection to [...]
Morocco to Reduce Termination Tariffs by 65%
Wireless Federation 65 percent reduction target for voice termination interconnection tariffs has been set by Moroccan telecommunications regulator ANRT for fixed and mobile calls between 2010-2013 for Maroc Telecom (IAM) and Medi Telecom. The percentage has been 70 for Wana Corporate. Topics: Maroc Telecom, Morocco, tariff, telecom, telecommunications, termination, wireless
Hutchison Telecom Advised to Accept Buyout by Hutchison Whampoa
Wireless Federation The proposed takeover bid of Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison Whampoa Ltd has been considered as attractive enough for the former investors to accept a buyout bid. Hutchison Telecom investors’ exposure will be reduced after accepting the HK$4.23 billion ($545 million) buyout to the unit’s unprofitable wireless operations. Topics: [...]
What’s Next For Net Neutrality?
Fierce Wireless News As the FCC moves ahead with its broadband agenda, it must first address one of the biggest unknowns – What is next for net neutrality? The answer (whatever it may be) is critical to the future of U.S. wireless operators and the wireless industry in general. Topics: AT&T, broadband, carrier, Comcast, consumer, D.C., FCC, [...]
Five Thai Operators to Implement Number Portability Before 3G Auction
Wireless Federation Five mobile operators of Thailand might be banned by the Thai communications regulator from applying for 3G spectrum licenses if they fail to implement mobile number portability (MNP) in time. Topics: 3G, 4G, licensing, mobile operators, telecom, telecommunications, Thailand, wireless
AT&T Revamping Image, Logo Following Verizon ad Battle
Fierce Wireless News AT&T plans to debut an updated globe logo and and a new theme called “Rethink Possible.” “All of our communications across all of these channels is ‘Rethink Possible’ and this integration of design,” Esther Lee, AT&T’s senior vice president for brand marketing and advertising, said in an interview with Advertising Age. AT&T, [...]
Malaysian Telco DiGi Appoints New CEO
Wireless Federation Henrik Clausen has been appointed by Malaysian mobile operator DiGi Telecommunications as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Johan Dennelind who leaves DiGi on May 17 will be succeeded by Henrik Clausen. Topics: DiGi Telecommunications, telecom, telecommunications, wireless
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
Hutchison Telecom Plans Delisting From HKSE May 25th
Wireless Federation Delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been planned by Hutchison Telecommunications Ltd. on May 25. The company is also planning to delist itself from the New York Stock Exchange on June 4. The moves will be implemented if parent company Hutchison Whampoa Ltd gets approval from a local court and shareholders [...]
Washington Post FAQ ON Verizon LTE
Washington Post There is some debate over whether LTE is actually the endpoint for the evolution of 4G wireless. That is likely to become moot as major carriers rollout LTE and tout it as their “4G” offering. Topics: 3G, 4G, broadband, Google, NextG, telecom, telecommunications, Verizon, VoIP, Washington, wireless
Bharti May Sell Shares to SingTel
Wireless Federation Shares of Bharti Airtel might be sold to Singapore Telecommunications by the operator to partly fund its purchase of Zain’s African assets and avoid taking on too much debt. According to SingTel, it is premature to talk about funding as the transaction is subject to ongoing discussions, due diligence and customary regulatory approvals [...]
$2.5 Billion to Buy Nigerian Telco by China Unicom
Wireless Federation $2.5 billion has been bid by China Unicom to take control of suffering Nigerian telco Nitel in partnership with Dubai-based telecom distributor Minerva and local CDMA player GiCell in a group called New Generations Telecommunications. If the deal materializes, it would be one of China’s biggest investments in Africa, even though the bidding [...]
Carriers In Cybersecurity Deal With U.S. Government
Wireless Federation AT&T, Qwest, Sprint and Verizon will supply managed security services to U.S. federal government agencies through the federal umbrella telecommunications contract known as Networx, to help them to meet cybersecurity defense requirements. Topics: AT&T, attack, carrier, government, Qwest, security, Sprint, telecom, telecommunications, Verizon
Zain Getting No Offers for African Assets
Wireless Federation No offers have been received by Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunications Co., better known as Zain for its Africa assets. Earlier it was reported that France’s Vivendi, France Telecom and the U.K.’s Vodafone Group are holding talks with Zain to buy the company’s Africa operations. Topics: Africa, France Telecom, telecom, telecommunications, wireless, Zain
