The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cut MTN’s $5.2B fine by 25%, reneging on its initial offer to lower the penalty by a third.

Turkcell is attempting to acquire a controlling stake in Fintur Holdings from its partner TeliaSonera.

VimpelCom is combining its Pakistani unit Mobilink with rival operator Warid Telecom in a deal marks Pakistan’s first merger.

China Mobile has put in a CNY31.88 billion ($4.98 billion) for local fixed-line provider Tietong in order to bolster its portfolio of assets.

BlackBerry has confirmed that it will exit Pakistan over after it was unable to reconcile its commitment to privacy with the government’s security concerns.

An Israeli-Palestinian agreement has been reached on the assignment of radio frequencies for the exclusive use by Palestinian cellular operators as well as on a shared basis by Palestinian and Israeli operators.

The government of Myanmar has stated that it will make 4G spectrum available to operators as soon as they are able to begin providing commercial services.

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is looking to assume full control of Kuwaiti number two Viva with an acquisition of the 74% stake that it doesn’t yet own.

Facebook’s Internet.org is now offering its Free Basics app across India via Reliance Communications’ (RCom) mobile network.

Indian operators will soon be able to hold more spectrum within a telecom service area following an amendment to the measurement system.

The Indian Supreme Court is charging Vodafone INR20 billion ($300 million) for a merger licence that will allow it to consolidate 6 of its units in the country.

Bulgarian number three Vivacom has been bought at auction for €730 million by the businessman and fellow Bulgarian Spas Roussev.

South African incumbent Telkom has abandoned discussions relating to a potential acquisition of local mobile operator Cell C.

VimpelCom has confirmed that it will sell its Zimbabwean unit to state-owned ISP ZARnet.

Reliance Jio Infocomm has reportedly delayed its 4G launch again, pushing its plans into the next fiscal year.

The Senegalese government, together with the country’s regulator ARTP, has begun a tender for 4G spectrum.

Serbia’s government has announced that 6 companies have lodged binding bids for the available 58% stake in the state-owned operator Telekom Srbija.

Facebook has announced partnerships with the Praekelt Foundation and Bharti Airtel Africa to expand the reach of its Free Basics programme.

Nigeria’s regulator has pushed back MTN’s deadline for paying its $5.2 billion fine until the ongoing discussions between the 2 parties have been resolved.

Ooredoo Group and Ericsson have signed a frame agreement for the supply of radio, core and transmission solutions, as well as related implementation and integration services.

AIS and True Move have become the first Thai operators to win 4G licences in the country’s long-delayed auctions.

Norwegian operator Telenor has suspended 4 top executives in relation to the continuing investigation into allegations regarding bribes paid by its affiliate VimpleCom in Uzbekistan.

Indian mobile operators have hit out against the government’s proposals to charge a penalty for dropped calls.

Orange has announced that Helios Investment Partners is acquiring its entire 70% stake in Telkom Kenya.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha has issued a strongly-worded warning to the country’s state-owned operators over making further postponements to the already delayed 4G auctions.

Ericsson has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy to spur innovation in the country’s ICT sector.