Bulgarian operator, Globul has reminded its PrePay subscribers that they have to register their SIM card by the end of the year with proof of their identity.

Armenian operator, Vivacell has launched a video based voicemail service - branded as Mobile Mail.

Ireland's Metor has launched its first Android based smartphone, the HTC Hero. The phone will be in shops from the beginning of next month.

All the Bulgarian operators have agreed to a joint marketing campaign to educate the public about mobile phone towers and the associated health issues.

Montenegro's Promonte is launching its first solar powered mobile phone - the Samsung E1107 Crest Solar

Orange Switzerland is to offer discounts of up to US$198 when customers upgrade their mobile phone if they hand over their older model for recycling.

Jon Erni will take over as the new head of the business customer segment at Swiss operator, Sunrise. He succeeds Ren?Fischer, who will return to his consulting firm.