Operators

Bharti Enterprises has scrapped a proposal to merge its communications business with Tata Group’s corresponding operations.

Vodacom has stated that it will not be able to step up its 4G deployment in South Africa until the country’s authorities release more bandwidth.

Indian 4G newcomer Reliance Jio is looking into allegations that up to 100 million of its customers have been the victims of a leak of personal data.

America Movil has brought a legal challenge against Mexico’s 2013 mobile market reforms, which were largely aimed at reducing the market leader’s overwhelming dominance in the sector.

Tata Group and Bharti Enterprises are reportedly holding talks over a potential “mega merger” which would see them combine their telecom, submarine cable, TV and enterprise offerings.

India’s three largest operators have held their ground against the aggressive tactics of newcomer 4G operator Reliance Jio.

Telecom Argentina has agreed to merge its operations with cable TV firm Cablevision.

Orange and Vodafone Group are reportedly among the parties interested in acquiring a 65% stake in Etisalat Nigeria after Etisalat Group withdrew its backing from the unit.

Telefonica is considering whether to launch an IPO for part of its Argentinean unit, as well as exploring network sharing arrangements with other operators in the market.

Confirming previous reports, Polish operator Play has stated that it will launch an initial public offering on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

A Johannesburg high court will investigate a damages claim for $4.2 billion raised in 2013 by Turkcell against South African operator MTN.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has hit out at the country’s two leading operators for closing their acquisition of San Miguel Corp’s telecom assets despite facing an open legal challenge from the PCC.

Canadian group Brookfield Asset Management is reportedly considering an acquisition of the Indian tower assets of both Idea Cellular and Vodafone India for a total of INR64.5 billion ($1 billion).

The government of South Africa is allowing six companies to retain their broadband spectrum until the licences lapse in 2028 on the condition that they collectively obtain at least 30% of its planned shared network.

Orange has announced the launch of its brand in Liberia, with Cellcom Liberia now rebranded as Orange Liberia.

Vodacom is obtaining a 34.94% stake in Kenya’s Safaricom from its parent firm Vodafone Group.

Sri Lankan number two Mobitel is set to be spun off from its parent firm, the state-owned Sri Lanka Telecom.