Over the last five years, the fixed telecoms sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has faced major challenges from mobile, which has appeared unstoppable. However, it is now believed that the decline in fixed-line penetration may show signs of slowing down – and that in some markets there may yet be some growth...

Submarine. Fibre-optic, Africa: Pioneer Consulting has completed a study of market demand and supply in connection with the proposed West African Festoon System (WAFS)...

Mobiles, Software, GSM, Tele-medicine, Global: Voxiva is developing a mobile phone application that will make it much easier for health authorities and governments to track and manage the spread of HIV/AIDS, Avian Flu and other diseases.

Technology, GSM, Mobile, Nigeria, Global: Three influential organisations have come together in a pioneering experiment aimed at expanding the coverage available to mobile customers.

Telephony, Fibre, Africa, MENA: A recent report on African satellite markets from the London based newsletter Balancing Act strikes a cautious chord on the building of the East African Submarine Cable System. Michael Schwartz reviews their findings...

Satellite, Global: Alright, Charlton Heston didn’t exactly bring these ten statements down from Mount Sinai but there are lots of myths and there is plenty of misinformation about satellite phones. This has inspired San Diego-based All Road Communications to produce this list of the “Top ten things you need to know about satellite phones” to help educate and inform those who may need to rent or buy one in the near future.

Analysis, Mobile, Global: New studies conducted by the international research consultancy Ronin Corporation reveal that more than 70% of mobile professionals expect mobile email to “liberate” them.