Mobile operator strategies - 18/08/07

TelstraClear will operate as MVNO on New Zealand incumbent' s network.

Vimpelcom (Russia) bought Tele2 local unit CSK for $232m.

Zimbabwe cancels Orascom Telecom' s mobile license because of infringement of foreign ownership limit regulations.

Jordan Telecom is re-branding its MobileCom unit under the Orange brand.

The UK regulator OFTEL has dropped the requirement that ultra-wideband (UWB) use must be licensed, paving the way for rapid development of a UWB market in Britain.

Personal (Argentina) plans to invest $25m in 3G in 2007.

Movistar Argentina launched a mobile tracking service for public transport.

China Telecom denies report on CDMA network purchase from China Unicom.

Orange (FT) has spent €103m to buy additional 33% stake in Orange Moldova. It now holds over 94% in the unit.

Bharti Airtel (India) is planning offering mobile services in Sri Lanka by March 2008. It is now looking for expansion in Vietnam, preferably considering setting up a greenfield company there.

KPN is interested in forming an MVNO in France.