Globe to spend $640m on upgrades in 24 months
The Philippines' Globe Telecom plans to spend $640 million over the next 24 months on a network modernization project, for which $790 million has been allocated over the next five years.
Ukraine to launch telecom satellite in 2013
Ukraine plans to launch its first satellite next year. The craft will likely be used to offer telecom services in Central Asia and North Africa.
Web firms team to tackle phishing
Google, Yahoo and Microsoft are among leading lights in a new organization pledged to wiping out phishing e-mails. The group proposes deploying domain-based message authentication technology to sort legitimate messages from bogus.
Nepal's teledensity grows to 56.5%
Nepal's teledensity grew by 19 percentage points in 2011 to reach 56.5%, according to figures from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority. There are now over 15 million telephony subscribers, including 13.3 million mobile subscribers.
US Rep drafts phone tracking disclosure bill
A US congressman has proposed a draft bill that would require companies to disclose when they install tracking software on mobile phones, and where the tracking data goes, in response to the Carrier IQ controversy.
Dutch ISPs told to block access to pirate sites
The Dutch government plans to pass new legislation requiring ISPs to block access to file sharing sites, in response to a court order demanding that two providers bar access to the Pirate Bay. But KPN and T-Mobile NL have stated they will not voluntarily restrict their subscribers' web access.
T-Mobile UK launches unlimited data plans
T-Mobile UK has launched new plans offering unlimited data and texts and 2,000 minutes of calls starting at £36 ($57) per month, bucking the industry trend away from unlimited data plans.
Uganda to restrict SIM sales to registered outlets
Uganda's telecom regulator will restrict the sale of SIM cards to registered outlets, as part of continuing efforts to introduce compulsory registration of SIM card users.
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