Mobile operator strategies - 22/12/05

Sprint Nextel will acquire Velocita Wireless (NJ, USA) that operates a nationwide Mobitex wireless network.

Telenor (Norway) has bought fourth 3G UMTS license in Denmark through its Sonofon local subsidiary for €72m.

Ukrainian CDMA operator ITC has started building Ukraine’s first EV DO 3G high-speed network.

Russia should introduce Calling Party Pays (CPP) principle in the country. The bill is in discussion in the Duma Parliament before approval by the President.

Belarus’ 3rd GSM operator BeST has launch its network into commercial operation this week. MTS Bealrus, and MDC are the two other GSM operators.

MTS and Rezervspetsmet are always in dispute for Kyrgyz mobile operator Bitel.

Vodafone has launched 3G services in Hungary and mobile TV in Spain.

Orascom Telecom plans to invest $500m over 2006 in its Pakistani operations.

Etisalat (UAE) has reached an agreement with the government of Pakistan on completing its purchase of 26% in Pakistan Telecom.

NTT DoCoMo is paying €155m for 2,6% stake in Fuji TV,