Fixed operator strategies - 14/06/06

Telenor is launching up to 16Mbit/s ADSL service (ADSL2+) and "ADSL Mini" at far lower speeds but further span distance.

Vodafone is rumoured buying remaining 18% stake in Arcor from Deutsche Bahn as well a 8% stake from Deutsche Bank in the fixed line German operator. Vodafone should be planning to merge Arcor with its German mobile unit Vodafone D2 in 3Q06.

Vietnam pushes wireless broadband services. It has received the help of KT (S. Korea) for deploying KT's WiBro wireless broadband system, and has received also the help of Intel to deploy WiMAX solutions.

Porto Alegre City (Brazil) plans to invest in a WiMax network for its offices.

BBC (UK) believes its future is Internet-based, and it would turn one of the world's foremost broadcasters into a truly global media brand.

Level3 is still on the metro fibre spending spree and is looking metro assets, such as AboveNet, Yipes, or XO

India allows PowerGrid and Railtel, two utilities, to provide national long-distance services across the country.