Regulation March 13, 2018 Sprint offers second batch of spectrum bonds Sprint launched a second batch of spectrum-backed bonds this week, seeking to raise up to an additional $3. 9 billion in cash. By Diana Goovaerts
North America Operators Verizon March 13, 2018 Verizon bid to block Yahoo user lawsuits fails A US district court judge cleared the way for Yahoo users to sue over a massive 2013 data breach which impacted 3 billion accounts, despite an effort by Verizon to have the claims dismissed. By Diana Goovaerts
Operators Telenor March 13, 2018 Telenor sells stake in mobile money subsidiary Telenor announced a deal worth $184. 5 million to sell a 45 per cent stake in subsidiary Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) to Ant Financial, in a move intended to bolster financial services in Pakistan. By Kavit Majithia
Europe Operators March 13, 2018 Iliad sustains France momentum ahead of Italy launch France-based operator Iliad (which uses the Free brand) said it made “good progress” in its plans for the launch of a new entrant into Italy’s mobile market, as momentum in its home market continued. By Steve Costello
Europe Operators March 13, 2018 Russian regulator opens roaming probe into Veon Veon (formerly known as VimpelCom) is facing an investigation in Russia over roaming violations, the country’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) announced. By Kavit Majithia
Middle East and North Africa MTN Operators Sub-Saharan Africa March 13, 2018 MTN plans to cash in on IHS Towers IPO If IHS Towers goes ahead with an IPO, MTN will sell its 29 per cent stake for around ZAR27 billion ($2. 3 billion) as the operator looks to cut debt, Bloomberg reported. By Saleha Riaz
Nokia RAN Vendors March 13, 2018 Finnish state fund takes Nokia stake Finnish state investment company Solidium bought a stake in Nokia, having sold-down its holding in Telia earlier this year. Solidium acquired 3. By Steve Costello