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.


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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Bolivia: Entel to be nationalised
Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Bolivian president Evo Morales intends to proceed with his nationalisation program, which includes nationalising telecommunications operator Entel.
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Ukraine: President Signs Legislation to Privatise Ukrtelekom
Friday, 26 January 2007

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has signed legislation to privatise state-owned telecom operator Ukrtelekom.

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Africa: Gateway License Fees Set to Fall
Thursday, 25 January 2007
The cost of acquiring international gateway licenses by mobile operators in Africa is likely to fall due to the intervention of the United Nation Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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East Africa: Safaricom to End East African Roaming Charges
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Safaricom is eliminating roaming charges for its subscribers using their phones in Uganda and Tanzania. Safaricom has partnered with MTN Uganda and Vodacom Tanzania to provide a joint network for subscribers within East Africa.
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Namibia: Switch mobile service is legal
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
The Switch mobile service offered by fixed-line monopoly Telecom Namibia (Telecom) is legal.
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Chile: Regulator initiates US$ 2.5 million fibre optic tender
Monday, 15 January 2007
Subtel, Chile's telecommunications regulator launched a tender to build a fibre optic network between Puerto Montt and Coyhaique. A subsidy of US$ 2.5 million is available to the winning bidder.
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