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The battle for Africa's largest cell phone operator, MTN, is heating up. First, India's leading cell phone company, Bharti Airtel, announced it was in discussion with MTN. On May 12, Vodafone, which already owns 50% of South Africa's leading cell phone player ruled out a bid. But a potential new contender has emerged: the United Arab Emirates' Etisalat.

—Kerry Capell, Europe Insight

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