Fixed operator strategies - 02/11/06

Free/ Iliad (France) has passed its target for year-end 2006 of 2m DSL subscribers.

Urban WiMAX (UK) plans to launch true WiMAX in London in early 2007.

Jordan Telecom plans to acquire 50% stake in Bahrain-based fixed-line operator Lightspeed Communications.

Swisscom will deploy its long-delayed Microsoft TV-powered service, called Bluewin TV.