Articles tagged with: GSM License and Zain

Iran Cancels 3rd Mobile License - to Hold New Tender

The Iranian government has reportedly stripped Zain of its mobile license in the country, although there seems to be some confusion about whether the company ever had the license in the first place. The local Poul newspaper quoted Iranian Telecommunication Minister Mohammad Soleimani as saying that another tender would be held to find a new partner for the development of the much-delayed project. The report gave no further details.  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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France Telecom Hits it Off with Ugandan Discussions

France Telecom has taken over the national GSM license held by Hits Telecom Uganda and said that it plans to launch a new joint venture company operating under the Orange brand in the coming months.  more

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