GSM>3G Middle East Show Daily Day Two
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Ross Cormak, CEO, Nawras
Telecoms.com caught up with Ross Cormak, CEO of Omani operator Nawras at the recent GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit in Dubai.
Kim Larsen, executive VP, T-Mobile Netherlands
Telecoms.com caught up with Kim Larsen, executive vice president of T-Mobile Netherlands at the recent GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit in Dubai.
GSM>3G Middle East Show Daily Day One
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Middle East operators are seeking economies of scale
December 15, 2009 Written by Matthew Reed
As the Middle East’s mobile markets mature, and with the impact of the recession still raw, many of the region’s operators are becoming more cost-conscious.
Tags; Qatar, Qtel, GSM>3G Middle East, Middle East, Network sharing, Networks, Operator, Opinion, WiMAX
Making data pay bit by bit
December 12, 2009 Written by James Middleton
During the opening keynotes for the GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit recently, it became apparent that some of the heaviest hitters in the Middle Eastern region are looking to mobile data and other value added services (VAS) to stimulate future growth. Yet this drive will be powered by content because the regional operators are refusing to become so called ‘bit pipes’.
Regional consolidation derailed by pride
December 12, 2009 Written by James Middleton
The prospect of consolidation among operators in the Middle East and African region has provided much fuel for the industry rumour mill in 2009. But the collapse of talks involving the disposal of Zain Africa to Indian carriers BSNL and MTNL, as well as those between Bharti and MTN has brought to light a disruptive and persistent level of pride within the operator community.
Wind of change lifts Middle East MVNOs
December 11, 2009 Written by James Middleton
Following the launch of the Middle East region’s first MVNOs - Friendi Mobile and Renna in Oman earlier this year - winds of change appear to be blowing through a market once reluctant to accept virtual operators.
Convergence is here, cost efficiency is next
December 11, 2009 Written by James Middleton
As mobile data usage continues to skyrocket, the challenge going forward is to sustain this stellar growth in a cost effective manner.
Tags; Convergence, LTE, mobile data, NSN, Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, GSM>3G Middle East, LTE, Middle East, News & Analysis
Du launches UAE’s first mobile WiMAX network
December 11, 2009 Written by James Middleton
United Arab Emirates-based operator du has announced the launch of the first mobile WiMAX network in the Emirates.
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