This section features background information and resources relevant to the current research theme. It includes resources produced by WDR and external sources and is organised by regions and topics. An archive of resources recommended in previous research cycles is also available along with news from the WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News Service.
WDR/Intelecon news
WDR has joined forces with Intelecon Research and Consulting to provide a Regulatory News Service. The service offers up-to-date news of issues and events impacting on emerging markets and developing countries. The news is provided by Intelecon Research and Consultancy Ltd., strategy consultants focussing on telecommunications in emerging markets, developing countries and rural areas.


Russia: Eleven companies bid for 3G license
Monday, 26 February 2007
Eleven companies bid in the tender for three third generation (3G) mobile licenses in Russia, Pavel Morozov, of the Federal Communications Agency, said.
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Honduras: Fourth mobile license could be auctioned in 2007
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
A fourth mobile license could be auctioned in Honduras in the second half of 2007, Jacobo Regalado, the former CEO of fixed line operator Hondutel said.
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Belize: Rural Wireless Expansion
Monday, 19 February 2007
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved Belize Telecommunications Ltd. (BTL) plan to install a new wireless communications network that will extend BTL’s coverage to all of Belize, including un-served rural areas and other under-served areas.
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Kazakhstan: Government Sells Portion of Kazakhtelecom Stake
Friday, 16 February 2007
Kazakhstan has sold 4.14% of Kazakhtelecom. Analysts doubt that there will be further meaningful privatization as the government appears set to retain control of the operator.
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Guyana: Government wants to re-start liberalisation talks
Thursday, 15 February 2007
The government of Guyana hopes to re-start liberalisation negotiations with Atlantic TeleNetwork (ATN), the parent company of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T).
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Tanzania: TTCL Management Contract Awarded
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Last week, the government announced that a contract to manage Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) had been awarded to Canadian firm Sasktel.
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Gabon: Maroc Telecom Acquires Control Of Gabon Telecom
Monday, 12 February 2007
Maroc Telecom (MT), a subsidiary of Vivendi, said it won the tender to acquire a 51% stake in Gabon Telecom (GT), the incumbent telecommunications operator of Gabon, for US$ 79 million.
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Brazil: Public consultation on WiMax financing
Wednesday, 07 February 2007
Brazil's communications ministry is conducting a public consultation process concering the use of the telecommunications technology fund Funttel to finance WiMax projects.
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South Africa: ICASA to Cut Call Routing Costs
Wednesday, 07 February 2007
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is attempting to reduce the cost of phone calls by cutting interconnection charges.
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Republic of Congo: Chinese firms bid for fixed-line operator
Wednesday, 07 February 2007
Three Chinese firms bid for the Republic of Congo's fixed line monopoly Sotelco.
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