October 26, 2009 Alfa cuts Turkcell stake to 4.99% Telecompaper reports that Russia's Alfa Group affiliate, Alfa Finance, has sold 62.2 percent of its shares in Alfa Telecom Turkey to Visor Group affiliate Nadash International and Alexander Mamut's Henri Services. By Mobile World Live
October 26, 2009 Certicom approves RIM takeover ReportonBusiness.com notes that Certicom's shareholders have voted in favour of being taken over by Research In Motion (RIM), which is paying US$3 a share, or about US$130 million, for the data encryption specialist. By Mobile World Live
Middle East and North Africa MTN Operators October 26, 2009 MTN Ivory Coast raises US150M for network expansion Cellular News notes that Citibank has announced the successful closure and signing of a XOF76.1 billion (US$150 million) financing in favour of MTN Cote d'Ivoire. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific Operators October 26, 2009 DTAC to test 3G services in 850MHz band Telecompaper, citing a Bangkok Post report, notes that Thai mobile operator DTAC plans to trial 3G services in the 850MHz band, as well as using 2100MHz frequencies. By Mobile World Live
October 26, 2009 Monitise, Carphone sign mobile banking software deal Reuters reports that UK mobile banking technology firm Monitise and mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse have formed an alliance to provide Monitise's mobile money software on handsets. By Mobile World Live
October 26, 2009 DiGi launches Malaysia’s third HSPA network Malaysia's third-largest mobile operator, DiGi, has launched its HSPA network, becoming the last major mobile operator in the country to do so. By Mobile World Live
Devices RAN Vendors Samsung October 26, 2009 Sony Ericsson break-up rumours resurface Speculation about the future of handset joint-venture Sony Ericsson has resurfaced following reports in the German media that Japan's Sony has approached partner, Sweden's Ericsson, regarding a possible takeover of the unit. By Mobile World Live