June 1st, 2008 — Issue 1 June 2008
The TRA’s Horne says interest in the licence is high.
Interest in Bahrain’s third mobile network operator licence
has come from six international companies, some of which are associated with local partners, while others are new to the kingdom’s telecoms sector, according the national regulator.
June 1st, 2008 — Issue 1 June 2008
Osman Sultan displays the cross section of a submarine optic-fibre cable.
UAE telco du announced its investment in the US$700 million Europe India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable system, joining 15 other international operators in the consortium.
June 1st, 2008 — Issue 1 June 2008
Telecom Egypt saw consolidated net profits slide 4.8 per cent to EGP557 million (US$104m) in Q108, as the telco experienced greater competitive pressure on its voice revenues and retail segment.
TE is feeling the impact of increased competition.
In the three months to end-March consolidated EBITDA amounted to EGP1.2 billion, 11.8 per cent down from the same period in 2007. Akil Beshir, chairman and CEO, Telecom Egypt, remained positive, saying the figures were in line with seasonal expectations for voice traffic.
June 1st, 2008 — Issue 1 June 2008
The CEO of Wataniya Palestine, Allan Richardson, said mobile
services could commence in the West Bank by the end of the year if Israeli authorities release the necessary spectrum.
June 1st, 2008 — Issue 1 June 2008
Six cellcos operate in Bangladesh, sharing 34.4 million subscribers.
Warid Telecom’s Bangladeshi operation has announced plans to invest around US$250 million over the next twelve months to expand its network coverage. The company, which launched its service a year ago, is already the country’s fourth largest operator by subscriber numbers.
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