Global operator strategies - 1/10/05

NTT DoCoMo is considering buying a European mobile telephone network operator. It has over $6bn cash available for acquisitions and is attracted to the U.K. because of its high level of deregulation.

Saudi Arabia intends to participate in $4.3 billion Galileo satellite navigation program.

China adopts new Internet restrictions and content security guidelines for new registration.

MTV and Warner Music signed a deal to create wireless video content.

Belgacom made a surprise bid worth $580m for Belgian network integrator Telindus.

Reliance (India)could buy Colt Telecom (UK).