Latest Telecoms News from Romania |
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Consolidation in Romania as Cosmote buys Zapp Greece's Cosmote Group confirmed earlier rumours and has signed a deal to buy Romania's Telemobil (Zapp) for a total consideration of around EUR205 million....Cosmote Closer to Buying Romanian 3G Operator Greece's Cosmote Group is reported to have agreed on a price of EUR 200 million to buy a smaller rival network in Romania, Zapp, which is owned by the Saudi Oger group....European Commission Welcoms Romania's Lower Termination Rates The European Commission says that it has welcomed the Romanian telecoms regulator's move to bring its regulation of mobile termination rates in line with the forthcoming Commission Recommendation....Romanian Telecoms Regulator Faces Action Over Independence Claims The European Commission has opened an infringement proceeding against Romania following the recent turmoil with the telecoms regulator. ...Romanians fear new phone interception law A new law allowing Romanian authorities access to information on citizens' phone calls and e-mail sparked widespread criticism on Wednesday that it is reminiscent of surveillance practiced by country's former communist regume....Vodafone Interested in Romanian WiMAX Licenses Romania's new telecoms regulator, ANC has announced that six companies have expressed an interest in the forthcoming award of two WiMAX licenses. ...Orange Romania says that it is rolling out a new type of packaging for its Orange PrePay top-up packs. Whereas packaging has been made of standard paper and plastic until now, the new packaging contains 100% recycled and recyclable card,... Romania's new telecoms regulator, ANC (which recently replaced ANRCTI) says that it has awarded a WiMAX 3.6Mhz license to Radiocommunications National Society (SNR) for a payment of €2 million.... Number Portability Launched in Romania Romania's telecoms regulator, ANC (formerly Anrcti) has launched number portability in the country for both mobile and landline services. ...... |