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For African telecoms news, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST TELECOM WEEK is your weekly news service in this fast-moving telecoms market! Never before has Africa and the Middle East offered such a remarkable business opportunity for telecom manufacturers, operators and suppliers. africantelecomsnews Telecom News & Operator Data from issue 405 dated 31 December 2009: A & ME SUBSCRIBER STATISTICS: East Africa States Mobile Network Subscriber Statistics: 3Q 2009 AFRICA: Zain One Network data services for African operations Zain has extended the reach of its pioneering One Network data services throughout its African operations. The carrier... < more > BURUNDI: Econet acquires remaining stake Econet Wireless International has been successful in striking a deal to acquire the complete control of Econet Burundi... < more > EGYPT: LINKdotNet sale postponed Orascom Telecom, the parent company of Egypt-based Internet service company LINKdotNet, has announced... < more > Mobinil signs managed security services deal with Keross Mobinil has contracted Keross, a professional services company offering business intelligence, managed services,...< more > Orascom rights issue approved Orascom Telecom Holding’s (OTH’s) shareholders have approved the company’s plan to raise USD 800 million through ... < more > ISRAEL: Approval for HOT licence The Israeli Communications Ministry has authorised HOT Cable to commence its ISP operations. According to Eden...< more > Elovitch considers future YES stakeholding Shaul Elovitch, who is presently seeking a buyer to acquire its 32 percent stake in satellite TV provider YES, will....< more > Ministry demands debt clearance from MIRS The Communications Ministry of Israel has sent a notice to MIRS Communications Ltd. asking the carrier to pay off the ...< more > More debentures from IGLD Internet Gold-Golden Lines (IGLD) has announced the closure of private placement of ILS 100 million (USD 26 million)...< more > Partner favours Samsung Partner announced this week that its Audit Committee and Board has approved the perennial agreement with Scailex,...< more > JORDAN: SIM cards registration set for March 2010 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has given the country’s three mobile phone carriers three months,...< more > KENYA: Additional bandwidth sought to promote Internet usage According to Samuel Poghisio, the Minister for Information and Communication in Kenya, the country is...< more > Orange appoints marketing head Telkom Kenya, operating under the brand name Orange, has announced the appointment of Anna Othoro as the Head ...< more > KUWAIT: HITS Telecom lists shares on DFM HITS Telecom has listed its shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Its shares started trading on the stock...< more > Wireless MiFi device for Zain users Zain in partnership with Novatel Wireless have announced the launch of the Zain Mifi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot wireless...< more > MIDDLE EAST: Bharti Airtel launches Middle East Connect network Indian telco Bharti Airtel has launched its Middle East Connect network that will enable the company to offer wholesale...< more > NIGERIA: NCC to regulate SIM card sales to curb crime The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to bar the sale of mobile phone SIM cards on...< more > NCC unveils new interconnect rates The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has issued new interconnection rates, effective from 31 December....< more > OMAN: Pre-paid top-up for Oman Mobile users Oman Mobile has announced the launch of its credit transfer service ‘CTS’ from the post-paid Mada package to the ...< more > QATAR: Vodafone to wait for fixed-line licence It seems that Vodafone Qatar will have to wait longer to officially receive the second fixed-line licence since ictQATAR, ... SUDAN: Interconnect billing solution for Canar Last week specialist interconnect billing solutions vendor i-conX Solutions announced it had completed the on-site...< more > TANZANIA: TCRA extends registration deadline The Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has extended the deadline for registration of all mobile...< more > TURKEY: Vodafone to acquire Borusan Telekom Vodafone Turkey has agreed to acquire Borusan Telekom, Turkey’s leading alternative telecom operator. The carrier...< more > UGANDA: MTN objects to UCC interconnection rates MTN Uganda has appealed against the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) decision to lower the...< more > UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: du and Etisalat connect to Burj Dubai The two mobile phone carriers in the UAE, du and Etisalat, have separately announced that they have successfully...< more > Etisalat withholds payment for PTCL acquisition It has come to light that Etisalat has not yet paid the outstanding USD 1 billion to Pakistan’s government for the...< more > WiMAX - SAUDI ARABIA: Mobily expands Riyadh WiMAX network Mobily has expanded the reach of its WiMAX network to more districts in Riyadh, including Mekal, Al Yamamah, Al...< more > ZAMBIA: Zamtel receives three bids for stake sale The three leading telecom carriers - India-based Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Angola-based Unitel and Libya’s...< more > Zesco, Zamtel enter fibre optic JV Zesco, the Zambian power utility company, and state-owned telecom carrier Zamtel have joined to offer fibre optic...< more > Issue index: 405 - 31 Dec 2009 |404 - 24 Dec 2009 |403 - 17 Dec 2009 | 402 - 10 Dec 2009 | 401 - 3 Dec 2009 | 400 - 26 Nov 2009 | 399 - 19 Nov 2009 Why Africa? "...Africa remains Millicom's fastest growing region and an increasing proportion of total Group capex has been invested in the region in 2008 and we expect that this will continue in 2009. The slightly lower growth in new subscribers, 611 thousand in Q4, reflects the more challenging economic conditions across Africa, but we expect to continue to achieve high growth in Africa as, with around 160 million people under license, Africa represents 55% of Millicom's potential market and with the penetration still low in all our markets, there is potential for high growth for many years to come." Millicom 4Q 2008 Financial Report Why 'Africa & Middle East Telecom-Week'? developing-telecoms.blogspot.com - 14 April 2009 "I have, of late, been taking advantage of an excellent newsletter from Blycroft Publishing - Africa & Middle East Telecoms Week." Acision "I like your magazine a lot! Very up-to-date and interesting info." Saudi Telecom "...it was my pleasure to receive your Africa & Middle east Telecom week, I believe it’s one of the highest standard reports I have seen in terms of coverage to the big news especially in Saudi Arabia where I work." Globitel "The title is meaningful, I like it mostly, nothing was bad so far.... It is great news." Neugroups "It is an excellent source of information, well compiled and concise. I am indeed interested to continue. Thank You." listerus & partners "I think that A & ME is very good. We are a consulting company and recommend it to our clients." September 2009 Country Report - Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics The DRC is a mineral-rich country that is recovering from civil strife and many years of pillage by its former leaders which has accounted for the low level of development of its telecommunications and other infrastructure. While there has been little success with revitalising the fixed-line network infrastructure, the mobile networks have experienced strong growth and provide a replacement for fixed telephony and public payphones. Following the launch of mobile data services, they are also set to become major players in the underdeveloped Internet and broadband sector. Overall, market penetration is still well below the African average, leaving enormous potential for future growth. Check out the African Telecoms News' resource area for mobile telecoms market information and data. Click here for market research reports, studies and research services covering other telecom markets.

IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE: East Africa States Mobile Network Subscriber Statistics: 3Q 2009 East Africa mobile subscribers 3Q 2009 data table East Africa mobile penetration 3Q 2009 data table East Africa mobile subscribers by Operator 3Q 2009 Zain Africa Mobile Subscribers 3Q 2009 pie-chart Burundi Mobile Subscribers & Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 chart & data table Jordan Mobile Subscribers & Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 chart & data table Kenya Mobile Subscribers & Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 chart & data table Kuwait Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 data table and chart Oman Mobile Subscribers Growth y-o-y 4Q06-3Q09 chart Tanzania Mobile Subscribers & Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 chart & data table Uganda Mobile Subscribers & Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 chart & data table Zambia Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09 data table and chart