Mobile operator strategies - 16/09/06

Vimpelcom plans to invest $150m in Unitel' s network development in Uzbekistan.

Telkomsel and Excelcomindo are expected to start commercial operation of 3G service this month.

CPP (calling party pays) is delayed in Mexico after an action of fout major mobile operators.

T-Mobile could have won about 120 licenses for advanced wireless service (AWS) spectrum in the US for about $4.2bn. It will help to deploy 3G/HSDPA services in the US.

Sprint Nextel is becoming a media company through regular supply of video content with its own studio, on-air talent and production crews. Sprint Power View will provide customers with about 25 minutes a day of brief, original segments on sports, entertainment and news.