The regulator must not be held hostage to a unilateral interconnect agreement, says politician Patricia de Lille.
The operator stands to increase market share and up subscriber numbers with the Nigerian acquisition.
In today's technology roundup: Quantum trick for mobile devices, 95% of user-generated content is malware, Google cuts Nexus One costs, and Indian telco eyes private placement.
In this World Wide Wrap: Juniper unveils wireless products, YouTube intros IPv6 support, and Novatel completes 4G LTE call.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google plans live phone translation, app developers hit jackpot, and cell cams banned from polls.
In this World Wide Wrap: MS drives east African ICT development, SingTel eyes Africa, and no bids for Zain yet.
Customers can win by buying the Pink Samsung Star on 12 February, in time for Valentine's Day.
The 2010 Valentine's Mobile Marketing Handbook tracks the success of SMS marketing programmes.
The widespread uptake of Windows 7 will see malware authors shift focus in future, says Panda Security.
The operator unites with Vodacom and MTN in agreeing to cut its interconnection rate to 89c from 1 March.
Africa's largest cellular operator aims to have 50 sites live on HSPA+ in time for the World Cup.
In this World Wide Wrap: Skype for iPhone goes 3G, VOIP hacker arrested, and Comcast buys out NGT.
The security company will protect MTN customers' smartphones from IT threats and confidential data leaks.