Pakistani 3G and 4G operator Zong has launched the country’s first 4G-capable internet-only SIM.

Etisalat is suing MTN Nigeria in connection to its acquisition of the CDMA provider Visafone.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is attempting to court flagging operator interest in this year’s proposed spectrum auctions by revising the entry criteria.

Orange is acquiring Millicom’s operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sri Lanka’s government is trading dedicated spectrum for a 25% holding in the local unit of Google’s Project Loon.

Thai number three True is planning on funding its newly acquired 4G licences with a THB85 billion ($2.37 billion) rights issue.

Three of Pakistan’s operators have hit out against the government’s proposed sales tax on mobile handsets and SIM cards.

Tigo Tanzania has announced that it will offer free WhatsApp services to its 10 million users.

Brazilian number four Oi has deployed Genband’s Session Border Controllers (SBCs) solutions nationwide.

Digital security specialist Gemalto is supplying its end-to-end border and visa management system to Gabon’s Department of Homeland Security, DGDI.

Malaysia’s confirmation that it will accept bids in its spectrum re-farming process has met with a frosty reception.

Following protracted negotiations, Thai market leader AIS has finally agreed to transfer more than 13,000 towers to state-owned TOT.

Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel are merging their Bangladeshi units to push the combined venture into second place in the market.

Indian market leader Bharti Airtel is believed to be on the cusp of acquiring 4G spectrum from rival operator Aircel for roughly INR38 billion ($357 million).

Operators in Indonesia have been warned by the country’s telecoms minister that their licences could be revoked unless they consolidate or improve their build-out efforts.

The Nigerian government has indicated that MTN will have to withdraw its legal challenge against the $3.9 billion fine issued by the regulator if it wishes to settle out of court.

Brazil’s regulator Anatel has granted the country’s military the authority to block mobile phone calls during the Olympic and Paralympic games set to take place this August in Rio de Janeiro.

C&W Networks has selected Xtera Communications to upgrade its submarine cable systems in the western Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean Sea to 100G.

The Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC) is implementing a strategic plan to develop its Ivorian subsidiary Oricel.

The prime minister of Vietnam has given the go-ahead for a development project aimed at expanding 3G/4G broadband across the country by 2020.

The Solomon Telekom Company, which operates as Our Telekom, has upgraded its capacity with O3b Networks.

The Nigerian federal high court has given MTN until 18^th March to reach an agreement outside of court over the $3.9 billion fine it faces in the country.