Philippines operator Globe Telecom is transforming its OSS with service assurance solutions from Mycom OSI.

Indian operator Idea Cellular has selected Ericsson to deploy a 4G/LTE network and to transform its existing 2G and 3G networks.

Peru’s National Bank Association ASBANC has launched its next-generation mobile wallet service, known as “Bim”, in partnership with Ericsson.

Bulgarian LTE operator Max has selected Genband’s fring OTT solution to launch its next generation Voicer app.

Smartphone shipments increased by 23% in India last year, while neighbouring Pakistan gained 16 million new 3G/4G users in 2015.

AfricaOnline Ghana is launching its new Radwin Network in Accra, Ghana to provide high speed broadband for its corporate clients.

Pakistani 3G and 4G operator Zong has launched the country’s first 4G-capable internet-only SIM.

Etisalat is suing MTN Nigeria in connection to its acquisition of the CDMA provider Visafone.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is attempting to court flagging operator interest in this year’s proposed spectrum auctions by revising the entry criteria.

Orange is acquiring Millicom’s operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sri Lanka’s government is trading dedicated spectrum for a 25% holding in the local unit of Google’s Project Loon.

Thai number three True is planning on funding its newly acquired 4G licences with a THB85 billion ($2.37 billion) rights issue.

Three of Pakistan’s operators have hit out against the government’s proposed sales tax on mobile handsets and SIM cards.

Tigo Tanzania has announced that it will offer free WhatsApp services to its 10 million users.

Brazilian number four Oi has deployed Genband’s Session Border Controllers (SBCs) solutions nationwide.

Digital security specialist Gemalto is supplying its end-to-end border and visa management system to Gabon’s Department of Homeland Security, DGDI.

Malaysia’s confirmation that it will accept bids in its spectrum re-farming process has met with a frosty reception.

Following protracted negotiations, Thai market leader AIS has finally agreed to transfer more than 13,000 towers to state-owned TOT.

Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel are merging their Bangladeshi units to push the combined venture into second place in the market.

Indian market leader Bharti Airtel is believed to be on the cusp of acquiring 4G spectrum from rival operator Aircel for roughly INR38 billion ($357 million).

Operators in Indonesia have been warned by the country’s telecoms minister that their licences could be revoked unless they consolidate or improve their build-out efforts.

The Nigerian government has indicated that MTN will have to withdraw its legal challenge against the $3.9 billion fine issued by the regulator if it wishes to settle out of court.

Brazil’s regulator Anatel has granted the country’s military the authority to block mobile phone calls during the Olympic and Paralympic games set to take place this August in Rio de Janeiro.