Communication

Telecom Egypt to launch mobile services in July

Telecom Egypt, the country’s only fixed-line operator, has said it will launch mobile phone services by July as soon as the industry regulator awards it an operating licence

Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 10:05

Qatar Foundation buys US$1.26bn stake in Bharti Airtel

Qatar has bought a five per cent stake in Indian telecoms company, Bharti Airtel, for US$1.26bn

Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 14:42

Bahrain 4G auction suspended

The auction for Bahrain's 4G radio spectrum has been postponed indefinitely following a legal challenge from Menatelecom

Last Updated on Friday, 05 April 2013 12:12

Piracy prevention methods boost MENA pay TV revenues

The number of pay TV homes in Middle East and North Africa will double between 2011 and 2018 to 16mn, according to a new report from Digital TV Research

Last Updated on Monday, 25 March 2013 14:34

GIC to invest US$50 million in Virgin Mobile MEA

mobile Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) has announced that it is set to invest US$50mn in Dubai-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa (VMMEA)