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Broadband MEA 2013: Expectations high in emerging markets; a reality check for developed ones

“I note there is a disproportionate emphasis on the quality of the networks being deployed, in comparison with the discussion on how they can actually be monetized. The regional apps and content market is far from mature and – away from the glitz of the large regional incumbents’ physical networks – there is a danger… Read more

Ismail Patel

Fon lands mega-deal with DT to continue strong traction with telco partners

  Fon expands its global base of telco partners It’s certainly been a very busy start to 2013 for Fon with a first quarter that’s been characterised by impressive commercial momentum. Today’s joint announcement with Deutsche Telekom at CeBIT follows swiftly on from a partnership agreement announcement with Dutch incumbent telco KPN in late January.… Read more

Thomas Wehmeier

Apple launches instalment scheme in China

In a bid to compete with its smartphone rivals in the largest mobile market in the world, Apple has started offering instalment plans for its products in China, the first OEM in the country to do so when selling its own products directly. According to reports, the company has taken this step because it has… Read more

Francesco Radicati