Huawei buys out Symantec from JV for $530m
Huawei will pay $530 million to buy out Symantec's 49% stake in Huawei Symantec, a joint venture that markets security solutions mainly to Chinese corporations.
SingTel probed by CBI in India license case
SingTel is under investigation by Indian state investigator CBI, over allegations the operator offered ILD services in India without an operating licenses.
Telecom NZ to launch new mobile brand
Telecom NZ plans to launch a new mobile brand, Skinny Mobile, by the end of the year, and has appointed Paul O'Shannessy to lead up the new operation.
Samsung won't seek iPhone 4S ban in Korea
Samsung has decided not to file a court bid seeking an injunction on the iPhone 4S in South Korea, in a move which appears to be driven by PR concerns.
Jirayuth Rungsrithong, president of Thai state-owned operator CAT Telecom, has tendered his resignation.
Google releases Android 4.0 source
Google has published the source code for Android Ice Cream Sandwich, in the first public release since the company elected not to reveal the source for Honeycomb.
Telecom Egypt Q3 profit shrinks 21%
Telecom Egypt reported a 21%, decrease in Q3 profit, and a 10% decline in operating revenues, blaming the result on economic uncertainty, and depressed tourism and business activity.
GSMA calls for curb on levies in Africa
The GSMA has called on African governments not to impose levies on mobile services, warning that taxation impedes growth and could keep prices out of reach for some of those who need access the most.
Related content
- Webwire: MS "extorting" Android: Google; Samsung gets US carrier allies
- Webwire: India 2G trial begins; Samsung denied access to iPhone carrier deals
- Webwire: Indian majors defend roam deals; Sony forecasts FY loss
- Webwire: KDDI Q3 net grows 4.8%; AIS 3G roaming from this month
- THE WRAP: Amazon's new tablet, Google's new data centers