Operators

Two Nigerian operators have stated their opposition to Visafone transferring its licences and assets – including a holding of 800MHz spectrum – to MTN Nigeria.

Bharti Airtel has shelved a possible merger of its Kenyan unit with Telkom Kenya after the operators failed to reach an agreement on an investment roadmap, among other issues.

The heads of two Tanzanian operators have reportedly been charged with fraud, along with four unnamed suspects.

MTN has stated that it “continues to defend itself” as the investigation into its entry to the Iranian market grows more intense.

Indian operator RCom (Reliance Communications) has agreed to pay INR5.5 billion ($81.3 million) to Ericsson to settle its debt to the Swedish firm.

Following a successful LTE deployment supported by the government of Rwanda, South Korean operator group KT has pledged to increase connectivity in more African markets.

The government of the Philippines has again pushed back its scheduled allocation of a third mobile licence, with a third operator now expected to be chosen in September.

India’s smallest mobile operator MTNL is lining up an INR1.9 billion ($27.9 million) investment to upgrade its network.

After being hit with bankruptcy proceedings following a request by Ericsson, RCom (Reliance Communications) is now attempting to settle its $150 million debt to the Swedish vendor outside of court.

Bharti Airtel has finally completed its acquisition of Telenor India after receiving the relevant regulatory approvals.

Bharti Airtel’s bid to acquire Telenor India looks set to go ahead following a ruling by India’s Supreme Court.

American Tower is acquiring as many as 723 towers from Telkom Kenya, marking its entry into the East African market.

Idea Cellular has effectively been cleared to increase its foreign direct investment (FDI) by both the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the country’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) - a crucial step towards final clearance for its merger with Vodafone India.

The latest revelation in the ongoing saga of Teleology Holdings’ acquisition of Nigeria’s 9mobile indicates that the winning bid for the unit was in fact $200 million less than initially reported.

Indian operator Reliance Jio has turned a profit for the second consecutive quarter, with its total earnings for the last financial year reaching INR7.23 billion ($108 million).

Etisalat and CK Hutchison are merging their operations in Sri Lanka to improve their services in the market.

Bharti Airtel is set to combine its towers unit Bharti Infratel with the operations of Indus Towers.

Telenor India could be forced into bankruptcy, as it has amassed heavy losses while waiting for the long-delayed approvals that would enable it to be acquired by Bharti Airtel.