Global operator strategies - 1/2/06

India could allow the resale of voice services and bandwidth, and opening up the international long-distance sector (ILD) to foreign parties. So, MVNOs could operate in India.

Telekom Malaysia has sold its 60% stake in Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) for about $25m to Econet Wireless (S. Africa).

Altimo (Russia; ex Alfa Telecom) plans to initiate a lawsuit against Telenor, in response to the three lawsuits initiated by Telenor against URS acquisition.

Argentine: the telecom market grew 20% in 2005 to $5.1bn, and could grow 17% in 2006.