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.


Iran: MTN still in contention for Irancell
Thursday, 22 September 2005
MTN is in negotiations with Iranian investors for a share of a new mobile operator that was originally awarded to Turkcell.
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Peru: Osiptel to hold hearing on interconnection charges
Wednesday, 21 September 2005
21 September 2005 – According to a story from Business News Americas, Peru’s  telecommunications regulator Osiptel plans to hold a public hearing on the maximum interconnection charges between mobile networks on September 26.
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Brazil: Embratel and Net To Launch Local Telephony
Tuesday, 20 September 2005
Brazilian long-distance operator Embratel, a unit of Mexico's Telmex, plans to launch residential telephony service using the network of Brazil’s largest cable television operator Net, also a unit of Telmex.
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Tunisia: Operators interested in Tunisie Telecom sale
Friday, 16 September 2005
A number of telecommunications providers, including France Telecom and Telecom Italia are interested in acquiring a 35% stake in Tunisie Telecom.
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Afghanistan: Investcom wins mobile license
Thursday, 15 September 2005
Investcom, a Lebanese telecommunications group, said its consortium won one of two mobile phone licenses in Afghanistan.
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Brazil: Regulator wants rules to benefit prepaid users
Wednesday, 14 September 2005
Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel will introduce new regulations to strengthen the rights of the 62 million prepaid mobile phone users. Brazil has 76 million mobile phones, 81% are prepaid.
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Colombia: Fixed-to-mobile rates to be cut in half
Tuesday, 13 September 2005
The Colombian Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (CRT) plans to reduce fixed-to-mobile call prices by half.
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Paraguay: Mobile operators request regulations
Friday, 09 September 2005
Paraguay’s mobile operators have asked telecommunications regulator Conatel to establish clear rules for creating a more competitive environment operator spokesperson Marcelo Toyotoshi said.
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Africa: Warnings over telecommunications reforms
Wednesday, 07 September 2005
African governments are not going far enough to liberalise their telecommunications sectors and will hinder investment and innovation.
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South Africa: Second operator to launch soon
Tuesday, 06 September 2005
South Africa's second national fixed-line operator (SNO) will be licensed by the end of November, Peter Hlapolosa, ICASA’s (the regulator) head of telecommunications.
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