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.


China: MII encourages rural market development
Friday, 21 April 2006
A representative from the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) said that MII would provide guidance to enterprises in developing US$ 30 mobile phones and US$ 100 computers in order to boost demand for ICTs in rural areas and promote the development of the ICT industry.
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Egypt: Third mobile license to be auctioned in July
Wednesday, 19 April 2006

Bidding for Egypt's third mobile license will start in July at US$434 million, a Communications Ministry representative said. Amr Badawi, senior adviser to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said that the bidder would be judged on the speed at which they could set up the network, adding that some bidders had pledged six months.


 

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Peru: Telmex To Start New Operations By October
Tuesday, 18 April 2006
Telmex Peru SA expects to start operating a new fixed wireless network in Lima and Callao by October after winning a 20-year license last week to provide fixed wireless telephone and broadband internet access for US$ 4.95 million.
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Pakistan: Etisalat takes control of operator
Thursday, 13 April 2006
Emirates Telecommunications (Etisalat) has taken control of Pakistan's state-owned telecommunications operator Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Ltd (PTCL).
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Georgia: Largest telecommunications operator for sale
Wednesday, 12 April 2006
Georgia’s government will sell the country's largest telecommunications operator. The government will soon announce a tender for the privatisation of Sakartvelos Elektrokavshiri (SE).
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Ukraine: Telephony in Villages before 2011 with Universal Service Fund
Friday, 07 April 2006
The National Communications Regulation Commission predicts that rural areas will be served by telecommunications network within near five years if bill 9193 on the creation of a universal service fund is approved in 2006.
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Kyrgyzstan: Consultant selected for privatisation of Kyrgyztelecom
Wednesday, 05 April 2006
A State Property Commission representative, announced that the government of Kyrgyzstan has selected consultants to assist with the privatisation of the government's stake in Kyrgyztelecom.
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Egypt: Telenor and NTC Bid for Mobile License
Tuesday, 04 April 2006
Telenor and Egypt's National Telecommunications Holding Corporation (NTC) announced that they are joining for a bid to obtain a mobile license in Egypt.
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Rwanda: US$ 1.0 billion Set Aside for Telecentres
Wednesday, 29 March 2006
Rwanda’s government has allocated US$ 1.0 billion to establish and promote telecentres.
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Egypt: Qatar Telecom Looks To Enter Mobile Market
Monday, 27 March 2006

Qatar Telecom (Qtel), will attempt to enter the Egyptian mobile market, building on their successful entry into the sector in Oman.

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