(Telecompaper) Operators agree with the evaluation, but nevertheless believe the process will be gradual. Experts believe the cost of the programme could run over… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/jiybIiEUpZM/russia-needs-to-replace-400000-km-of-fibre-lines-study–1371351

(Telecompaper) Russian national operator Rostelecom has won a legal dispute with the Ministry of Digitalisation, reports Cnews.ru. The Moscow Arbitrage has approved a RUB 452.3 million claim from the operator… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/0IJllVUnlS0/rostelecom-wins-legal-dispute-with-ministry-of-digitalisation–1371362

(Telecompaper) Russian federal competition regulator FAS has proposed the introduction of a price ceiling for the placement of operator-owned telecom equipment on… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/BKTlPKLR2K4/russian-watchdog-proposes-price-ceiling-for-placing-equipment-on-state-infrastructure–1371406

(Telecompaper) The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the fourth UAE Hackathon under the theme “Data for Happiness and Wellbeing” in the seven emirates of the country… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/ugyLThvrFPo/tra-launches-uae-hackathon-40–1371325

(Telecompaper) MTN Uganda has reportedly gone ahead and launched fibre to the home (FTTH) services in selected areas of the country, Techjaja reported… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/C_LLyZVTq4A/mtn-uganda-launches-ftth-in-selected-areas–1371332

(Telecompaper) Telus and Calgary-based Worldplay Communications announced a partnership to bring more local content to Telus’s Optik TV platform… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/pJFwErgeFJ0/telus-partners-worldplay-to-stream-local-events-on-optik-tv–1371417

(Telecompaper) Bouygues Telecom’s IPTV platform will continue to distribute M6’s TV channels and related on-demand services… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/dXNnxFHjBa4/french-broadcaster-m6-renews-distribution-deal-with-bouygues-telecom–1371394

(Telecompaper) Alibaba has priced USD 5 billion worth of bonds, including sustainability notes. The offering includes USD 1.5 billion worth of 2.125 percent notes… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/hQlJd6rEses/alibaba-prices-usd-5-billion-worth-of-bonds-including-sustainability-notes–1371412

(Telecompaper) Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT) said it has obtained a comprehensive package of international top football rights for its Viaplay streaming service in the Baltic countries… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/xC20H9IlBXs/nent-obtains-fa-cup-south-american-football-rights-ahead-of-baltic-launch-on-09-march–1371411

(Telecompaper) Peru’s transport and communications ministry (MTC) said the Council of Ministers approved an emergency decree designed to close the digital… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TelecompaperFixed/~3/Iptcr3yhyfI/peru-approves-emergency-decree-to-connect-over-3-mln-in-rural-areas–1371407