Pelephone

Israeli firms agree network sharing deal

Israeli mobile operators Cellcom, Pelephone and Golan Telecom have announced they have entered into a 15 year agreement to construct and operate a shared 4G radio network. In addition, Cellcom and Pelephone have agreed to share the passive elements of cell sites for existing networks while the former has also granted Golan Telecom the right to use its 2G and 3G radio network.

Israel prepares for MVNOs

Israel is preparing to welcome its first MVNOs after recently publishing regulations allowing local operators to host service providers. On Wednesday the Israel Post (the post office) said it has contracted Belgian MVNO enabler Effortel to project manage its launch.