New update coming this way adding mass transfer option, as well as paving the way for new corporate sponsorship. Whether that sponsorship is limited almost exclusively to the U.S. remains to be seen.
http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/ver-update-120616/
Sprint announced as first partner, as well as Dec 12 as date to look for new Pokémon to be introduced.
http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sprint/