Philippines based Smart Communications says that it will be the exclusive network provider of a mobile banking and loading program for members of the Philippine National Police.

Brazil's Oi has outlined plans to spend BRL 1 billion (US$493 million) deploying a 4G network in the country by 2015.

Jordan's Zain has launched a Bill Shock prevention service powered by a platform supplied by Globitel.

MTS India is to start offering free voice calls for Android users, funded by video adverts sent to their smartphone.

South Africa's Cell C has launched a mobile data tariff that offers customers cheaper data to use from midnight until 6am daily.

Argentina's Movistar has launched a dual-number service that provides two phone numbers on a single SIM card. The service was provided by Movius Interactive as part of a broader contract with Telefonica.

Estonia's Tele2 says that it plans to launch LTE services in November, having upgraded 150 base stations in the capital city.

USA based AT&T has given a boost to Nokia after it announced that it would add the company's Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 to its Windows Phone 8 portfolio.

South Korea's KT has launched LTE roaming with Singapore's MobileOne.

Luxembourg's Tango has launched its LTE network, with coverage of 60% of the population.