Fixed operator strategies - 23/02/08

United Content Distributors (NL) launched a set-top box tying cable or satellite video service with Internet video access and present it on the television screen, bringing IPTV to the masses.

Galaxia Telecom (Algeria) has opened its WiMAX service In Algeria.

CMC Telecom is a new ISP in Vietnam and got a license. It will be helped by Intel to deploy a WiMAX network.

Teliasonera (Finland) is planning to migrate about 50k fixed line users in low density areas to mobile voice and broadband wireless services.

Sonaecom (Portugal) plans to invest €240m in fiber FTTH network roll-out through 2010.