Telephone and mobile communications

VimpelCom Groupheadquartered in Amsterdam and serving over 200 million customers, is pleased to announce the 24 country winners that will compete in the Eurasia Mobile Challenge final in Yerevan, Armenia on 24 and 25 January 2017.

Nokia today announced plans to acquire Deepfield, the US-based leader in real-time analytics for IP network performance management and security.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has increased a range of devices under its brand and started selling Tele2 Maxi and Tele2 Maxi LTE smartphones. New devices are distinguished by an enlarged display (5 inches) and available at affordable price. 

Telenor has today published its Global Impact Report, quantifying the company’s socioeconomic impact. The report was compiled by KPMG, and shows that Telenor contributed an estimated USD 20.3 billion towards economic growth across its 13 markets in 2015.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, is beginning a large-scale digital transformation of business and launching a new corporate website. 

VimpelCom Ltd. announces that its 51.9% owned subsidiary, Global Telecom Holding S.A.E. , has completed the previously announced sale of Telecel International Ltd to ZARNet Limited in Zimbabwe for a consideration of USD 40 million.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has been named the leader in the 3G Internet and voice quality in Moscow Region. 

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, and the Reach for Change foundation are taking part in the international #GivingTuesday movement that will first take place in Russia on 29 November. 

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, will launch Wi-Fi Calling into commercial use. Moscow subscribers may now make and take calls as well as send SMS at home tariffs wherever they stay.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has launched a service for customer support on Viber. Viber users will be able to follow the company’s news and get consultation in a web chat.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, and the Reach for Change foundation have announced eight finalists of the All-Russia contest of social entrepreneurs. Authors of most promising business ideas will strive for the victory in the project on 7 December.

NEC Corporation today announced it has finished construction of the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) Submarine Cable connecting Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Telenor today announced the launch of Valyou, a mobile financial services provider offering affordable and convenient mobile money solutions in Malaysia through a handy mobile wallet app.

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has completed a project on launching SAP BPC budgeting system. Tele2 is one of the first Russian companies to have launched a software base on HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC).

VimpelCom (NASDAQ: VIP) will today ring the closing bell at NASDAQ, marking 20 years since it first listed in the United States.