Zoom Wireless has begun offering ultra high-speed internet services for businesses and residents in Uganda.

Airtel Ghana has deployed an SMS-based internet service from Dotgo.

Aruban operator Setar has selected Acision’s Diameter Intelligent Signalling Controller (DiSC) to support real-time rating across its 2G, 3G and 4G-LTE networks.

Globe Telecom has partnered with Google to launch Android One in the Philippines.

Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has selected Ericsson to provide a comprehensive OSS transformation that will help the operator meet new customer demands and efficiently manage rapid network growth.

Asian group Axiata Berhad has launched MIFE, an Application Programme Interface (API) platform for all of its operations across Asia.

Bharti Airtel and Visa have partnered to bring mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa.

Ooredoo’s Indonesian operator Indosat lent support to ongoing disaster relief efforts this week in Jakarta in the wake of severe floods affecting the city’s communities. 

Vodafone Fiji has deployed Genband’s Experius Application Server for advanced SIP Trunking, Hosted PBX and Unified Communications (UC) services.

Millicom’s Tigo Pesa mobile money service is becoming the first in Africa to allow transactions with users of other mobile money networks within the same market.

Thai regulator NBTC has confirmed that the country’s 4G auctions, originally scheduled to be held last August, will be delayed again.

Scandinavian operator Telenor has partnered with Opera to pilot its Opera Max app in several Asian markets.

The Bridge Alliance has deployed Ericsson’s Device Connectivity Platform (DCP) multi-domestic solution for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Pakistani operator Warid Telecom is deploying SpiderCloud Wireless’ small cell offering.

Telefonica Group has written down the value of its Venezuelan assets in response to the country’s currency weakening.

Digicel is offering prepaid electricity to residents and business owners in Papua New Guinea via Redknee’s converged billing solution.

The Senegal Ministry of Education and Samsung Electronics Africa have announced the launch of a mobile education solution aimed at creating positive change and providing an advanced and interactive classroom experience for learners.

Zain Jordan has become the country’s first operator to launch 4G/LTE services in the Kingdom.

Cloud services firm acens has partnered with BaseKit to deploy the latter’s website building platform in Brazil.

MTN Group may acquire a majority holding in South Africa’s fixed-line incumbent Telkom, in a move aimed at narrowing the gap between MTN SA and Vodacom.

T-Mobile Poland is increasing network visibility and performance with Accedian’s V-NID Performance Platform.

Thailand could see its 4G auctions delayed into 2016 unless new digital economy legislation is passed by April.

Vodafone Egypt has lined up EGP9.5 billion ($1.25 billion) to invest in its network across the next 3 years, despite its shareholder Telecom Egypt’s planned sale of its 45% stake.

BelCash Technology Solution PLC has partnered with two banks to launch HelloCash mobile money services in Ethiopia.

Astellia is implementing its managed services platform for the Filipino operator Smart.