Category: Operators

The Indian government has reportedly expanded its ownership stake in Vodafone Idea from 22.6% to 48.99% by converting around INR369.5 billion (US$4.3 billion) of the telco’s spectrum payment dues into equity shares.

Singtel subsidiary and technology services company NCS is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by acquiring a 51% majority stake in Globe Telecom’s IT unit, Yondu.

South African operator Telkom has entered the country’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market through a partnership with a mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) platform provider.

Bharti Airtel paid INR59.85 billion ($697.5 million) to India’s Department of Telecom to fully repay a high-interest loan used for spectrum at auction last year.

Bharti Airtel has announced its role as the landing partner for the 2Africa Pearls cable in India, a subsea network connecting Africa, India, and Europe via the Middle East. 

Airtel Africa and MTN Group have partnered to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to expand coverage and improve cost efficiencies.

Axiata Group announced on Monday that its shareholders approved the proposed merger between Indonesian telecoms operators XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom during its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Angolan operator Unitel has strengthened its 4G network in multiple locations to enhance voice and data services.

Troubled Chilean operator WOM has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with CEO Chris Bannister pledging to steer the company forward.