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.


Malawi: MTL denied mobile phone license
Monday, 02 May 2005
The Privatisation Commission (PC) said the new license for public fixed operator Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL), whose sale negotiations are underway, will not include mobile services.
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India: TDSAT annuls Trai order on bandwidth tariffs
Friday, 29 April 2005
The Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has set aside an order from Trai, the telecommunications regulator, which reduced international bandwidth tariffs by as much as 70%.
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Jordan: TRC sets new rules for telecommunications providers
Thursday, 28 April 2005
All operators in Jordan are now allowed to provide fixed-line voice services, including international services.
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Colombia: Government backs inclusion of mobile in trade agreement
Wednesday, 27 April 2005
The Colombian government has agreed to a motion from U.S. mobile operators for mobile telephony to be covered in the free trade agreement (FTA) currently under negotiation with the U.S.
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India: All villages to have phone service by 2007
Tuesday, 26 April 2005
India will connect all 600,000 of its villages to the telecommunications network within the next two years, Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran said.
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Afghanistan: Bids invited for new GSM licenses
Monday, 25 April 2005
Afghanistan's mobile phone market will see the entry of two new GSM operators starting next year.
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Peru: Osiptel says over 500,000 homes are potential fixed line targets
Friday, 22 April 2005
Over 500,000 low-income Peruvian households could become a target market for fixed line operators that can offer service for between 25 and 30 soles (US$ 7.68 – 9.21) a month, Osiptel chief Edwin San Román said.
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Ukraine: President appoints telecommunications regulator
Thursday, 21 April 2005
President Viktor Yushchenko appointed Oleh Hayduk to head up the National Commission for Regulating Communications.
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Saudi Arabia to liberalise telecoms
Tuesday, 19 April 2005
In 2005, Saudi Arabia will further liberalise the telecommunications sector as part of its economic reforms, Abdulrahman al-Tuwaijri, secretary general of Saudi Arabia's Supreme Economic Council said.
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Nicaragua: Enitel’s Fixed-line Monopoly Ends
Monday, 18 April 2005
Nicaragua ended Enitel’s monopoly in fixed-lines, long-distance calls, Internet, and voice and data traffic on April 15, 2005.
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