Norwegian operator aims to expand global base via acquisition of Unitech Wireless

75% of Latin American base migrated to GSM by second-quarter 2008

Operator expands to 15 African markets via launches in Kenya, Uganda and Niger

WCDMA and HSPA connections to overtake GSM during 1H 2009

Price pressures hit world's sixth-largest mobile market despite strong growth

WCDMA/HSPA connections to surpass 12M by 2012; accounting for 14% of total

Globalive is planning to launch services in the second half of next year and is widely expected to partner with other spectrum winners - most likely Quebecor - in order to provide nationwide coverage.

Operators on track to switch-off older PDC networks within two years

SingTel describes itself as the "largest multi-market operator in Asia" with stakes in eight operators in the region serving some 198 million customers in total.

With total mobile penetration reaching 154% by second-quarter 2008, Italy is one of the most highly penetrated mobile markets in the world.