Articles tagged with: Number Portability and Econet Wireless

Econet Denies MTN Interest in Kenyan Network

Econet Wireless Kenya, which trades under the Yu brandname, has refuted local media reports that South Africa's MTN has offered US$450 for a stake in the company. The reports are "rumors," Chief Executive Officer Srinivasa Iyengar told reporters in Nairobi. The story emerged in Kenya's Standard newspaper.  more

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Econet Kenya Signs Up 200,000 Customers in 3 Months

Econet Wireless's newest network, in Kenya is reported to have signed up 200,000 subscribers since it launched last November - and is aiming for one million customers by the middle of the year. Econet Wireless trades under the Yu brand in the country.  more

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Econet Wireless Secures Kenyan Network Rollout Funding

New entrant into the Kenyan mobile market, Econet Wireless (trading as Yu) has secured the Sh 35 billion (US$450 million) loan necessary to fund its network rollout. The deal had been delayed by two months after Econet reported difficulties finding credit during the current global economic downturn.  more

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Econet Finally Launches its Network in Kenya

Kenya gained a fourth mobile network as Econet Wireless Kenya (EWK) said that it will finally launch its network today - after five years of delays caused by legal problems and financial woes.  more

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