Mobile operator strategies - 21/04/06

CelTel (from Kuwait' s MTC) would buy 65% of Nigeria’s Vmobile for about $1 bn, and have an option for the remaining 35%. on equivalent conditions,

Embarq (Sprint Nextel wireline business spinoff) plans to launch mobile services using a MVNO model on Sprint Nextel' s CDMA network.

Belgacom would like buying back Vodafone' s 25% stake in mobile unit Proximus.

Swisscom targets buying back the 25% stake in Swisscom Mobile Vodafone holds for 5 years.

Azerbaijan will launch a third GSM license in September.

Mexico adopts rules for Calling Party Pays (CPP) when users are in their subscription region.

China Mobile is given as a potential bidder for Millicom International Cellular, offering around $4bn.