Operators

There is further confusion over Iran's third mobile license after Russia's Megafon denied earlier reports that it had been awarded the contract, reports Cellular News.

Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA and Alltel tied for the highest ranking in mobile customer care in a survey by J.D. Power and Associates, reports Computerworld.

Indian state-owned mobile operator BSNL will reduce the cost of its 3G services in a bid to boost uptake, reports Telegeography, citing India's Business Standard.

Smartphone vendor Palm has hit back at concerns that its high-profile Pre device may be abusing owners' privacy.

US mobile operator Verizon Wireless has revealed further details of its LTE rollout, earmarking Boston and Seattle as the first two US markets where it will trial the new network later this year.

Dow Jones Newswires notes that China Unicom says it is in talks with Apple about selling the popular iPhone in the world's most populous country but no deal has yet been reached.

The CEO of Kuwait's Zain has confimed to local media that the operator is in talks with three firms regarding the planned sale of its African mobile operations, reports Reuters.