Mobile operator strategies - 09/05/07

mig33, a mobile social networking startup, received $10m in a first round of funding led by Accel Partners and Redpoint Ventures.

Frengo, another mobile social networking startup, received $5.7m in a round led by The Trilogy Partnership.

China Unicom GSM ARPU declined 5% to $6.2, while its CDMA ARPU dived 14.5% to $7.7. China Mobile ARPU established a record-low at $11.2.

France has launched a public enquiry on the introduction of 3G in the 900 and 1800 MHz frequency bands.

KPN is interested by French Bouygues mobile operator if it was up for sale.

Telenor Pakistan has launched a mobile TV service.

MTC (Kuwait) has completed the purchase of 100% stake in pan-African operator Celtel for $470m.