The mobile revolution in Myanmar, a country that was once one of the most reclusive_in the world, is kicking up a gear after Telenor confirmed it will launch its much-anticipated mobile service in the country this weekend. The Norway-headquartered company is the highest profile operator to enter Myanmar (also known as Burma) since the country_ended_decades of military rule in 2012. Telenor’s entry represents_another important step towards democratizing mobile phones_in Myanmar. SIM cards once cost $200 (or upwards of $1,500 during military rule) making them too expensive for most of the population. Qatari firm Ooredoo introduced $1.50-priced SIMs in August, prompting...
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