Major framework agreement covers hardware, professional services across telco’s footprint.

Comms ministry to choose winning companies from 17-strong shortlist by mid-October.

17 local firms keen to join consortium, which will also seek a foreign partner.

Government seeks domestic companies for YTP-led consortium before sounding out foreign players.

World’s youngest mobile market prepares for introduction of a fourth player, creation of an independent regulatory body.

Operator’s network covers 50% of population; still grappling with challenges including child labour.

Qatar-based telco posts strong customer growth in Indonesia, Myanmar; blames forex issues for weak bottom line.

Qatar-based telco boasts addressable market of more than 700 million.

Qatari telco launches dedicated business services unit to target the 9 million companies across its footprint.