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Saudi Arabian operator Mobily, part of the Etihad Etisalat Company, is upgrading its network connectivity with Nokia Solutions and Networks.

VimpelCom’s Kazakhstani unit Beeline KZ has selected SON solutions provider Cellwize as its SON provider.

Gilat Satellite Networks has leveraged its extensive expertise in rural cellular backhaul to provide an affordable, end-to-end solution known as CellEdge.

Semiconductor provider Spreadtrum Communications has unveiled a next generation single-core smartphone platform for WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and EDGE.

Globecomm Systems has announced a contract extension with Avanti to deploy satellite broadband services to thousands of businesses in South Africa.

Gilat Satcom and DiviNetworks have entered a partnership spanning Africa, Asia and the Middle East to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators.

America Movil’s Peruvian operation Claro Peru has selected Starhome MACH’s Gateway Location Register (GLR) and Optimal Voicemail Deposit (OVMD) solutions.

Orange Business Services has renewed and expanded a satellite capacity contract with SES to support its growing network connectivity needs in the Russian Federation.

The unbanked population of Myanmar now have access to nationwide mobile money services following a partnership between digital security solutions firm Oberthur Technologies and Myanmar Mobile Money Co.

A consortium of 17 prominent service providers from around the world have come together to construct a new and unique high capacity cable system, Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1).

Latin American mobile messaging aggregator Tedexis has selected a MMX Messaging Gateway from Anam Technologies.

Russian telecoms provider TTK has signed a network partnership agreement with cloud infrastructure firm Akamai.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Level 3 Communications have signed an agreement for Internet localisation services, enabling TM to cache high-demand content locally on its network, enhancing Internet connectivity, network efficiency, reliability and security.

Chinese vendor ZTE is currently discussing a 4G deal for the Mumbai and Delhi circles with Indian market leader Bharti Airtel.

Ocean Networks has commissioned Xtera Communications for the turnkey supply and installation of its SAPL (South America Pacific Link) submarine cable system.

txtNation has launched its mobile billing solution in Kenya using Premium SMS. The solution will allow businesses to accept mobile payments throughout the country.

A new agreement between Intelligent Energy and Ascend Telecom is set to provide efficient power for telecom towers across India.

Chinese budget smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans on doubling its 2013 sales over the next year, according to chairman and co-founder Lei Jun.

Myriad Group has announced significant uptake of its MSNGR chat service across Latin America during Q4 2013.

Bangladesh International Gateway Limited (BIGL) has deployed a new interconnect billing solution supplied by i-conX solutions.

Indian Wi-Fi operator O-Zone has deployed Elitecore Technologies’ Wi-Fi Service Management Platform (SMP) to deliver seamless connectivity and rich user experience across nationwide hotspots at affordable prices.

As China Mobile prepares to launch Apple’s iPhone on January 17, rival China Telecom has slashed its price for the desirable smartphone.

Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has upgraded its GSM and 3G HSPA+ network across the country using NSN’s radio and core network as well as comprehensive services.

Chinese vendor ZTE has entered into an agreement with Aircel to deploy its 4G LTE network.

Slovak Telekom has launched LTE services across five cities in Slovakia, which the operator claims is the country’s largest LTE deployment thus far.

Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded two projects aimed at connecting remote communities in two Latin American countries.

Ooredoo Myanmar will introduce 3G mobile services nationwide in Myanmar next year.

In a bid to improve energy and telecommunications access for Ugandans who lack reliable electricity, MTN Uganda and Fenix International have developed an ultra-affordable Pay As You Go energy solution designed to bring safe lighting, phone charging and more to those living off-grid across the country.

BaikalWestCom, the largest mobile network operator in East Siberia, has optimised its network with Geo-located Customer Experience Analytics provided by Actix.

TIM Brasil has deployed 100G optical networking equipment supplied by Xtera Communication on a long-haul transmission infrastructure in north east Brazil.

Etisalat’s Benin subsidiary Moov has launched the Middle Eastern operator’s mobile-based commerce service Flous, making it the eleventh market to do so.

Caribbean operator Columbus International has implemented a new CRM and billing solution from Cerillion in El Salvador.

Mobile anti-fraud and revenue protection specialist Revector has been selected by Glo Mobile Ghana to lead a campaign to detect and eliminate SIM Box fraud on its network.