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Paris-based Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) enabler Transatel, has announced the signing of 12 new deals to support MVNO’s in the UK. -
Analysts and execs from the two mobile network operators have responded the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to progress its review of the Vodafone/Three merger proposal to an in-depth phase 2 review.
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French operator Bouygues Telecom has signed an exclusive agreement with La Poste group for 100% of its subsidiary La Poste Telecom, the largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the French market.
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Verizon, T Mobile and DISH have all been in talks with tech giant Amazon for weeks, as it explores launching wireless services for Prime Subscribers.
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South Africa’s Telkom is to offer wholesale capacity on its mobile network to virtual network operators, the company said this week.
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Grover, a subscription provider for consumer tech has launched its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) for tech rental customers in the US.
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In its latest move to reduce mobile prices for consumers, the Canadian regulator has said Bell Mobility, Rogers and Telus must allow MVNOs wholesale access to their networks.
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Three UK has appointed Matt Ward as its new head of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
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Proximus Group has signed a definitive agreement with DPG Media to acquire Mobile Vikings, including the Jim Mobile brand.
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A new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) is to launch in Mexico in December, using MDS Global’s VNOnDemand solution to power its business support systems.
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Transatel's has extended its partnership with BT giving its MVNO customers access to wi-fi calling, VoLTE and 5G.
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Mexico’s América Móvil is selling its US-based pay-a-you-go mobile phone service, Tracfone, to Verizon for as much as US$6.9 billion.
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International voice and SMS firm LANCK Telecom has introduced the A&B Number Handshake, a comprehensive anti-fraud solution to tackle the growing volume of robocalls and related fraud.
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Lycamobile, the world’s largest MVNO, has sold its Spanish division to Masmovil for €372 million.
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Rogers Communications says that unfavourable regulation could affect its plan to invest close to $3 billion in infrastructure buildout.
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Swisscom’s Italian fibre company Fastweb is to become the fifth mobile operator in Italy, following government approval.
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Amazon has entered the competition to buy Boost Mobile from Sprint, Reuters reported last night.
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Private equity group EQT Infrastructure has submitted a takeover bid of $2.27 billion (AUD$3.27bn) for Vocus, Australia’s fourth largest telecom operator.
