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10 short stories about the mobile networks -
Summaries of short news items relating to the mobile networks. Click here for more.
Starbucks goes contactless in the UK -
Starbucks, Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance and Visa Europe today confirm that over 550 company owned Starbucks stores in the UK now accept contactless payments.
Orange Stands By its CEO During Corruption Investigation -
The Orange (France Telecom) board of directors has said that it stands behind its embattled CEO, Stephane Richard, who was arrested and questioned last week by anti-corruption officials.
India Agrees to Conciliation Talks with Vodafone in Tax Dispute -
The Indian government has moved a step closer to settling the long-standing tax dispute with Vodafone after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said that it has agreed to non-binding conciliation.
Mobile health devices can improve health care access in developing countries -
Mobile health technology has substantial potential for improving access to health care in the developing world and in remote regions of developed countries, states an article in Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Vodafone Mulls Bid to Buy Italian Landline Operator -
Vodafone is mulling a possible bid for the Italian landline operator, Fastweb as it moves to boosting its landline capabilities.
Indian Regulator Pushes Down National Roaming Fees -
India's telecoms regulator, the TRAI has published details of new lower maximum rates for national roaming services, but also ruled out any talk of scrapping the fees entirely.
Russia's Rostelecom and Tele2 in MVNO Talks -
Russian mobile networks, Rostelecom and Tele2 are reported to be in talks that could see them share MVNO access across each other's networks works.
Sudan Revamps Tax on Telecoms Operators -
The Sudanese government has temporarily scrapped its 30 tax on mobile network's profits and replaced it with a 2.
USA's Sprint Adds 22 More Cities to LTE Coverage -
USA based Sprint Nextel has launched its LTE network in a further 22 cities across the country. Click here for more.
