Asia Pacific Middle East and North Africa Operators October 9, 2009 Indian state-owned ops target Zain and Zamtel State-run Indian operators MTNL and BSNL are reportedly looking to join a consortium with Indian firm Vavasi and a Malaysian investor as they seek to bid for Kuwait's Zain Group and a stake in Zambian telco Zamtel. By Mobile World Live
October 9, 2009 Spotify wins Telia deal, still working on biz model Spotify, the music streaming Internet phenomenon, has signed a deal with Sweden's largest mobile operator TeliaSonera but admits it is still working on a business model that will generate healthy profits. By Mobile World Live
Intel October 9, 2009 Intel deal hinders Clearwire tech swap WiMAX service provider Clearwire is unlikely to switch technology in the medium term because of an agreement with major WiMAX proponent, and one of its own investors, Intel. By Mobile World Live
October 9, 2009 Tech camps submit future mobile candidates to ITU Candidate technologies for future mobile standard IMT-Advanced have this week been submitted to the ITU. By Mobile World Live
October 9, 2009 Sony Ericsson preps device launches Dow Jones Newswires reports that Sony Ericsson's closely watched high-end phones, Satio, Anio and Yari, will be launched over the coming weeks. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific October 9, 2009 MTNL seeks bids for managing tower equipment The Wall Steet Journal reports that India's MTNL has sought bids to manage key equipment at its mobile services towers in capital New Delhi and adjoining towns of Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad. By Mobile World Live
Operators Telefonica October 9, 2009 Telefonica raises dividend The Wall Street Journal reports that Telefonica today pledged to increase shareholder returns with higher dividends, but lowered its forecast to 2012 amid falling revenue in mature European markets. By Mobile World Live