Nokia Siemens Networks has announced two new deals to supply 3G and 4G LTE infrastructure to operators TIM Brasil and AIS in Thailand.

Verizon Communications has denied it wants to buy or merge with Vodafone following press reports indicating that the US-based company could make a joint move for the UK operator with its arch rival AT&T.

Cyprus-based operator Cyta has unveiled a series of special measures to help its customers “deal more easily” with the financial crisis affecting the island.

Telekom Austria Group customers in Austria and Croatia are to get access to a range of new services after the operator extended its partnership with Vodafone.

France Telecom-Orange has announced a deal to outsource the operation of its mobile towers in the Ivory Coast and Cameroon to African infrastructure group IHS.

TeliaSonera has said it will “continue to develop” its Spanish mobile operator business Yoigo after failing to find a buyer.

Tele2 has released a statement backing financial group VTB as the preferred buyer for its Russian subsidiary.

Russia's national telecommunications operator has appointed cable entrepreneur Sergey Kalugin as its new president.