Two consortiums, backed by Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) and Telekom Malaysia International (TMI) respectively, have qualified for the second stage of a tender for Iran’s third wireless network operator licence.

Two consortiums, backed by Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) and Telekom Malaysia International (TMI) respectively, have qualified for the second stage of a tender for Iran’s third wireless network operator licence. According to sources, Omantel’s consortium comprises a number of local and international partners while TMI, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Indocel Holding, has formed a consortium with Iranian firms Fanavari Moudj Khavar and Sarmayegozarie Atiyeh Saba. If TMI wins, Indocel will hold a 49 per cent stake in the JV while the Iranians will hold the remaining stake.