Mobile operator Nextel Chile will invest US$300 million in its 3G network after winning 60Hz of 3G spectrum in a closed tender Tuesday, reports Dow Jones Newswires.

The Toronto Star reports that Canadian operator Telus said yesterday it intends to sell its mobile products in the 113 Black's locations in Canada after striking a CAD28 million (US$26 million) deal to buy the photography chain from ReichmannHauer Capital Partners

Chip-maker Siano today announced the launch of a new multi-standard mobile TV receiver chip, the SMS1230. The SMS1230 supports the major global broadcast mobile TV standards of DVB-T, T-DMB, and ISDB-T, and digital radio (DAB) and FM Radio.

Verizon Business today announced 'Managed Mobility Solutions,' a new service for large multinational businesses that provides security for mobile devices and mobile expense management, reports Computerworld

Sony Ericsson is planning to do away with its Windows Mobile range of mobile phones, it has been predicted, with the forthcoming Xperia X2 likely to be the last of the line.

Mobile social-networking site GyPSii is making its client available for Java-based mobile phones, a move that increases the number of devices that can run the application by more than a hundred, the company said on Tuesday, reports PC World.

Private equity firms TPG and Apax Partners are reportedly interested in investing in Wind Hellas as part of the struggling Greek operator's efforts to restructure its EUR3.2 billion debt, people familiar with the situation told Dow Jones Newswires this week.