October 27, 2009 Econet Kenya signs 200,000 customers in 3 months Cellular News notes that Econet Wireless' newest network in Kenya is reported to have signed up 200,000 subscribers since it launched last November, and is aiming for 1 million customers by the middle of the year. By Mobile World Live
October 27, 2009 Telekom Austria slips into the red on restructuring costs Cellular News notes that Telekom Austria Group has reported full year revenues up 5.1 percent to EUR5.17 billion, although EBITDA decreased by 30.2 percent to EUR1.3 billion due to restructuring costs in its landline division which cost it EUR632 million. By Mobile World Live
October 27, 2009 Orange names three deputy CEOs Telecompaper reports that France Telecom (Orange) has appointed Jean-Yves Larrouturou, Gervais Pellissier and Louis-Pierre Wenes as deputy CEOs. By Mobile World Live
Operators Telefonica October 27, 2009 Movistar plans HSPA expansion Argentine operator Movistar, part of the Spanish-owned Telefonica Group, is expanding its HSPA network, according to a TeleGeography report that cites BNamericas. By Mobile World Live
October 27, 2009 LG watch phone to reportedly cost 1,000 vnunet notes that LG's futuristic watch phone will sell for £1,000, according to reports. Mobile Today has said that Orange will be marketing the device exclusively across Europe. By Mobile World Live
October 27, 2009 Ryanair: no complaints about mobiles A TimesOnline report notes that Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary told a press conference that the airline has not received a single complaint about the use of mobile phones onboard. By Mobile World Live
Middle East and North Africa Operators October 27, 2009 Zain touts Saudi success story, signs 2M subs Zain claims to have signed-up 2 million mobile customers in Saudi Arabia since launching operations in the country in August 2008. By Mobile World Live