Operators

Blyk, the ad-funded mobile firm, has confirmed long-standing speculation that it is to move away from its MVNO model by striking a deal with Vodafone in the Netherlands, reports the Financial Times today.

Norway's Telenor reported today that its second-quarter net profit fell by around 61 percent on heavy impairment losses, but posted improvements in sales and EBITDA.

America Movil, Latin America's largest mobile operator, reported a 27.5 percent jump in second-quarter profits as sales grew despite a slowdown in new subscribers, reports Forbes.

Taiwanese handset vendor has predicted that phones based on Google's Android operating system will account for as much as 50 percent of its devices portfolio in 2010.

Mobile equipment giant Ericsson blamed the global economic situation and restructuring charges for a 61 percent decline in net profit in the second quarter.

Vodafone reported a solid set of financials for its most recent quarter, reporting a 9.3 percent annual rise in group revenue, driven by growth in its emerging markets.

Reuters reports that mobile advertising venture Blyk has confirmed rumours it is to ditch its UK MVNO operation and instead partner with Orange to help the operator be the first UK player to bring advertising to handsets on a mass scale.