Fixed operator strategies - 12/1/06

9Telecom (France) is offering BPL technology (broadband power line) for linking set top box (TV set) to ADSL modems (PC) at home. The offer allows some flexibility for locating TV sets and PCs in different rooms.

AT&T could be interested by acquiring Echostar (Satellite TV operator) for about $13bn.

NTL (UK) wins a five-year, $18m contract with Opal Telecom to supply national Ethernet services.