Articles tagged with: GSM License and GSM

Taiwan Debates Renewing GSM Licenses in 2012

There is a dispute amongst Taiwan's mobile network operators over the fate of the existing GSM licenses which are due to expire in 2012. The incumbent holders want them renewed, while the 3G and WiMAX license holders want the licenses terminated and the radio spectrum refarmed to all the companies.  more

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Etisalat Blames Local Partner for Loss of Iranian License

The slightly confused situation over Iran's third mobile phone license was  further complicated over the weekend when Etisalat said that it is still in talks with the Iranian regulator to get the license back.  more

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Zain Invests in Moroccan Mobile Operator

Kuwait based Zain has announced plans to take an equity stake equivalent to 15.5% in Moroccan mobile network operator, Wana. Under the terms of the investment, Zain is setting up a 50:50 joint venture with the Al Ajial Investment Fund Holding, and it is that joint-venture which will take a 31% stake in the firm for US$324 million.  more

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Orange Launches a GSM Network in Uganda

France Telecom, through its Orange brand has launched a new network in Uganda. Last October, France Telecom took over the national GSM license held by Hits Telecom Uganda after buying a 53% stake in the firm.  more

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