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Tigo Tanzania outsources towers

The Tanzanian operation of Millicom International Cellular, Tigo, has agreed to sell approximately 1,020 towers to tower management firm Helios Towers

December 6, 2010 Written by James Middleton

The flurry of infrastructure outsourcing deals in Africa continues, as the Tanzanian operation of Millicom International Cellular, Tigo, agrees to sell approximately 1,020 towers to tower management firm Helios Towers.

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Zain outsources East Africa to NSN

November 26, 2009 Written by James Middleton

African and Middle Eastern carrier Zain streamlined its East African operations this week, with the announcement Thursday that it has awarded three network outsourcing deals to Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN).

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