Fixed operator strategies - 02/12/07

Vodacom (S. Africa) would buy another 15% stake in iBurst, a S. African WiMAX operator, to bring its total stake to 25%.

Neuf Cegetel (France) would consider bidding for fourth French mobile licensing if the process is re-launched.

Vimpelcom (Russia) has offered $100 per share for fixed line provider Golden Telecom.

Embratel (Brazil) will build 12 WiMAX networks in most important Brazilian cities for a total of $600m investment.

Telkom S. Africa failed to merge its fixed line unit with MTN, so canceled talks to sell its mobile unit Vodacom to Vodafone.