Operators Vodafone October 22, 2009 Report: Government to sell stake in Voda Iceland The Icelandic government is reportedly looking to sell its indirect 57.2 percent stake in the country's second-largest mobile operator, Vodafone Iceland. By Mobile World Live
Nokia RAN Vendors October 22, 2009 Nokia launches Life Tools in India The world's largest handset vendor Nokia today announced the commercial launch of its Nokia Life Tools service in India, aimed at providing agriculture, education and entertainment services for rural and small town communities. By Mobile World Live
October 22, 2009 Mexico’s Televisa preps mobile entry Mexican media conglomerate Grupo Televisa has confirmed speculation it is interested in bidding in the country's auction of 3G spectrum later this year, reports Reuters. By Mobile World Live
Qualcomm October 22, 2009 Qualcomm lifts guidance on 3G chipset demand Mobile chip giant Qualcomm has raised its profit and sales guidance for its current quarter, citing a welcome boost in global demand for mobile broadband chipsets. By Mobile World Live
Europe Middle East and North Africa Operators October 22, 2009 Vivendi linked to Zain’s African networks Vivendi, the French media conglomerate, has reportedly put in an offer to acquire Zain's African mobile operations, reports Nigeria's Business Day. By Mobile World Live
October 22, 2009 Sprint Nextel to sell parts of midwest iDEN network AP News notes that US operator Sprint Nextel said Friday it plans to sell a chunk of its iDEN network in the midwest to comply with an Illinois court decision By Mobile World Live
October 22, 2009 Germany opens digital dividend for mobile broadband The German Federal Council has approved a proposal to use the digital dividend for mobile broadband services, reports Telecompaper. By Mobile World Live