Industry Developments

In more developed mobile markets, especially in Europe, subscriber mix is often seen as a key factor in improving revenues and profitability. A higher proportion of postpaid subscribers... 2010-03-12

After a period of aggressive expansion, Qtel spent 2009 consolidating its position in many of its markets, sticking to established growth strategies in existing markets. This tactic... 2010-03-11

US trade sanctions on Cuba, Iran and Sudan have been eased by the Treasury Department. The move will allow US firms to export services related to web browsing, instant messaging,... 2010-03-09

A significant stake in Telecom Egypt (TE) may be made available to a new investor within the next two years, according to BusinessWeek. Citing an interview with Bloomberg Television,... 2010-03-08

The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has launched its latest mobile network. VIVA, the third mobile operator in Bahrain, went live on March 4 2010. VIVA is 100% owned by STC, and the... 2010-03-05

Jordan now boasts a mobile broadband service, as Orange Jordan has launched 3G in the country. Initially available in certain areas of Amman, the service will be extended to cover... 2010-03-04

Malawi's third mobile network operator is under pressure to launch services by April 12 2010 or risk losing its licence, reports cellular-news. G-Mobile was awarded the third national... 2010-03-04

Rumours that February 28 2010 would be the cut-off date for SIM registration in Cameroon have proved so far unfounded, as no unregistered subscribers appear to have been disconnected.... 2010-03-03

The UAE is set for more competition in the telecoms sector, as the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a third operator licence. This is good news, but, as the... 2010-03-01

The addition of a third operator, plus the general expansion in 3G services, will lead to a mobile internet growth boom in 2010. This is the opinion of Moroccan mobile commerce firm... 2010-02-26