Operators

Specifications of Motorola's long-awaited Android-based smartphones have reportedly been leaked online this week, with the 'Morrison' (pictured, right) and 'Sholes' (pictured, below left) codenamed-devices allegedly heading for T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, respectively.

SingTel added a net 64 million new users (+33 percent) in the year to 30 June 2009, and reported strong growth from its regional associates, according to a TeleGeography report that cites a statement from the operator.

Zain has raised US$2.5 billion in an Islamic finance deal to expand its network in Saudi Arabia, which has already picked up 4 million customers.

TeleGeography notes that Canadian quadruple-play operator Rogers Communications has reported that its consolidated revenues rose 3 percent year-on-year to CAD2.8 billion (US$2.6 billion) in 2Q09,

Telecompaper notes that Hutchison Telecoms Australia (using the 3 brand) saw its revenues and profits rise in the first half of the year, boosted by the merger with Vodafone Australia.

South Korea's deployment of WiBro technology appears to have hit troubled times, with reports suggesting the country's government and presidential office are considering punishing operators for a lack of investment and could even withdraw their licenses.

Telecom Egypt, the local landline operator that owns a 44.95 percent stake in Vodafone Egypt, has reported an 8 percent rise in first-half revenues to EGP5.2 billion (US$942 million), reports Cellular News.