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Yandex Boosts Mobile Market Revenue with Global Partnership Programmehttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms/6760-yandex-boosts-mobile-market-revenue-with-global-partnership-programme.html

12 October 2016 Russian technology and AI firm Yandex has launched a global partnership programme for Android handset manufacturers and telecom operators. Yandex’s partners will preinstall its proprietary products, Yandex Browser and Yandex Launcher, to achieve device...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Devices & Platforms

Progress in Libyan telecoms sector despite civil warhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts/6715-progress-in-libyan-telecoms-sector-despite-civil-war.html

21 September 2016 Research and Markets has released its latest status report on the telecoms sector in Libya. Libya's civil war has crippled the country's economy and disrupted its telecommunications sector. As a result of these difficulties, and heightened insecurity,...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Trends & Forecasts

ZTE Records $3.4b Revenue in Q1https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/vendor-news/6482-zte-records-3-4b-revenue-in-q1.html

29 April 2016 ZTE Corporation saw operating revenue grow 4.09 per cent year-on-year to RMB21.859 billion (US$3.375 billion) in the first quarter of 2016. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounted to RMB950 million (US$146.7 million),...

• Type: Article
• Author: Gabriella Mulligan
• Category: Vendors

AfricaCom Blog: DT Publisher Alec Barton’s personal takehttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-blogs-opinion/6156-africacom-blog-dt-publisher-alec-barton-s-personal-take.html

24 November 2015 Without doubt AfricaCom is among the biggest and most important events for telecoms in emerging markets each year. This year seemed busier than ever. Despite concerns about the economy in South Africa there was no sign of a let-up in the market growth...

• Type: Article
• Author: Alec Barton
• Category: Blogs & Opinion

ZTE and MTN debut African IoT ecosystemhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems/5914-zte-and-mtn-debut-african-iot-ecosystem.html

06 July 2015 ZTE and MTN have formed a partnership to bring an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to Africa. The platform has launched in South Africa, allowing devices and systems to interconnect via a dedicated network. MTN claims that the deployment will provide...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Enterprise Ecosystems

World Telecom Labs: Leigh Smith's 2014 Trendshttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts/178-2014-trends/5103-world-telecom-labs-leigh-smith-s-2014-trends.html

29 January 2014 We expect to see a significant increase in the number of operators in Africa rolling out VoIP services during 2014 as fibre continues to creep inland and the reliability, QoS and CAPEX issues previously associated with VoIP have all been resolved by...

• Type: Article
• Author: Leigh Smith
• Category: 2014 Trends

ZTE Provides Green Energy Solutions in Africahttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/energy-sustainability/4921-zte-provides-green-energy-solutions-in-africa.html

23 October 2013 ZTE is working with governments and enterprises across 15 African countries, including Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Niger, to deploy the use of renewable solar energy. The Chinese vendor is providing governments and business with the means to...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Energy & Sustainability

Smartphones competition to intensify in 2013 for emerging marketshttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms/4446-smartphones-competition-to-intensify-in-2013-for-emerging-markets.html

28 February 2013 Mobile World Congress has traditionally been the launch pad of the handset manufacturer's hottest and most innovative handsets. These handsets feature the latest network compatibility such as dual mode LTE for a range of markets and smarter technology...

• Type: Article
• Author: Shardul Shrimani
• Category: Devices & Platforms

ZTE Wins 3G-LTE Deployment Contract in Namibiahttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/4428-zte-wins-3g-lte-deployment-contract-in-namibia.html

19 February 2013 Telecom Namibia Group has awarded a USD46million contract to the Chinese vendor ZTE to build a unified mobile network to provide 2G/3G/4G mobile services and converged IP fixed/mobile applications... Telecom Namibia Group has awarded a USD46million...

• Type: Article
• Author: Shardul Shrimani
• Category: Wireless Networks

Latest ZTE handset hits Turkeyhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms/3964-latest-zte-handset-hits-turkey.html

03 July 2012 ZTE has launched its latest smartphone in Turkey, marking the first time that a model in its Grand series has been made available outside China... ZTE has launched its latest smartphone in Turkey, marking the first time that a model in its Grand series...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Devices & Platforms

Angola to Launch Africa’s First LTE Networkhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/3782-angola-to-launch-africas-first-lte-network.html

05 March 2012 Movicel, Angola’s second largest mobile network operator with an estimated 2.5 million subscribers has announced it is launching Africa’s first commercial LTE network... Movicel, Angola’s second largest mobile network operator with an estimated 2.5...

• Type: Article
• Author: Alec Barton
• Category: Wireless Networks

Are Chinese vendors entrenching themselves in Africa?https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers/3575-are-chinese-vendors-entrenching-themselves-in-africa.html

02 November 2011 In the last two years, Huawei and ZTE secured a total of at least USD55 billion in credit facility from Chinese policy banks to support their expansion into overseas markets... In the last two years, Huawei and ZTE secured a total of at least USD55...

• Type: Article
• Author: Raushan Sagalbayeva, Lead Consultant, Analysys Mason
• Category: Investment

France-Telecom Orange acquires Congolese operatorhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers/3570-france-telecom-orange-acquires-congolese-operator.html

31 October 2011 Reports that France Telecom-Orange could be expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo via a takeover of Congo Chine Telecom have proven to be true... Reports that France Telecom-Orange could be expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo via...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Investment

France Telecom to buy into Democratic Republic of Congo?https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers/3475-france-telecom-to-buy-into-democratic-republic-of-congo.html

15 September 2011 France Telecom is reportedly close to signing an agreement for the acquisition of DRC operator Congo Chine Telecom... France Telecom is reportedly close to signing an agreement for the acquisition of DRC operator Congo Chine Telecom. As the number four...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Investment

Joining the dots in Africa – backhaul investment will capitalise on market potentialhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers/3388-joining-the-dots-in-africa-backhaul-investment-will-capitalise-on-market-potential.html

22 July 2011 It’s not just the future that’s bright for Africa – there are plenty of opportunities right now if you know where to look, according to Deloitte’s Matthew Guest, Senior Manager in Strategy Consulting. DT editor James Barton spoke to him as part of a...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Investment

French operator looks to Democratic Republic of Congo to drive growthhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/3387-french-operator-looks-to-democratic-republic-of-congo-to-drive-growth.html

21 July 2011 One of the most prominent operators in Western Europe could be expanding into Africa... One of the most prominent operators in Western Europe could be expanding into Africa. Reports indicate that France Telecom is conducting negotiations with ZTE over...

• Type: Article
• Author: James Barton
• Category: Operators

Access to Finance Drives CSP M&A Activity in Emerging Marketshttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers/3048-access-to-finance-drives-csp-maa-activity-in-emerging-markets.html

20 January 2011 In the past year there have been a number of changes of ownership and take-overs among communication service providers (CSPs) in emerging markets. This is part of the process of the network consolidation taking place across emerging regions as the...

• Type: Article
• Author: Alec Barton
• Category: Investment

3G in Turkey - by sharing infrastructure?https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1897-3g-in-turkey-by-sharing-infrastructure.html

12 August 2009 Statements by the CEOs of both Turkcell and Turk Telecom indicate that both believe that introducing 3G into Turkey will be achieved more cheaply by the two companies sharing the costs of infrastructure... Statements by the CEOs of both Turkcell and...

• Type: Article
• Category: Wireless Networks

ZTE to build Madagascar’s first all-IP mobile broadband Networkhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1892-zte-to-build-madagascars-first-all-ip-mobile-broadband-network.html

12 August 2009 ZTE Corporation is rolling out a state-of-the-art all-IP mobile phone and data network for a newcomer to Madagascar, mobile operator Madamobil... ZTE Corporation is rolling out a state-of-the-art all-IP mobile phone and data network for a newcomer to...

• Type: Article
• Category: Wireless Networks

Vodafone Ultra-Low Cost Handsetshttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms/906-vodafone-ultra-low-cost-handsets.html

06 April 2009 Vodafone has unveiled its first branded ultra-low cost consumer handsets, the Vodafone 125 and Vodafone 225, aimed at providing millions of people in emerging and developing markets the opportunity to access to the benefits of mobile technology for the...

• Type: Article
• Category: Devices & Platforms

ZTE demonstrates 5.76Mbps HSUPA at GSMA Mobile World Congresshttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1138-zte-demonstrates-576mbps-hsupa-at-gsma-mobile-world-congress.html

19 February 2008 ZTE demonstrated the company's newly IOT (Inter Operability Testing) tested 5.76Mbps HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) network equipment at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008, following the successful launch of ZTE's 7.2Mbps HSDPA/2Mbps HSUPA...

• Type: Article
• Category: Wireless Networks

ZTE Showcases Industry's First SDR Base Station at GSMA Mobile World Congress https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/1137-zte-showcases-industrys-first-sdr-base-station-at-gsma-mobile-world-congress.html

19 February 2008 ZTE has launched the ZXGW B8036 SDR (Software Defined Radio) base station. The ZXGW B8036, the world's first pre-commercial SDR base station, supports GSM and WCDMA simultaneously within software... ZTE has launched the ZXGW B8036 SDR (Software Defined...

• Type: Article
• Category: Wireless Networks

Algeria's fixed, cellular revenues are projected to grow in lead to privatizationhttps://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts/1100-algerias-fixed-cellular-revenues-are-projected-to-grow-in-lead-to-privatization.html

29 January 2008 The imminent transfer of Algeria's telecoms services from state to private ownership is keenly anticipated. During the build-up to final roll-out revenues are expected to show substantial growth. The Arab Advisors Group has issued a report on this...

• Type: Article
• Category: Trends & Forecasts

How vital is Liberia Telecoms to Liberia?https://www.developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts/271-how-vital-is-liberia-telecoms-to-liberia.html

20 March 2006 Liberian policy analyst Francis Nyepon describes the recent fate of The Liberia Telecommunications Corporation in a blistering article first published in The Liberian Times - and deserving a far wider readership. In the article, which is published in...

• Type: Article
• Author: Francis Nyepon
• Category: Trends & Forecasts