Fixed operator strategies - 14/01/06

Microsoft will partner with BSkyB to offer Video-on-demand services.

TOT (Thailand) plans to invest around $245m in its fixed-line network in 2006.

Telecom Italia and Intel have signed a cooperation agreement to develop broadband applications and services in the home entertainment and medical sectors.

France Telecom is planning a 100 Mbit/s fiber-based offer to be launched in Paris area in June 06 for the World Soccer Championship. Its Internet arm, Wanadoo, has been named as Europe's number one broadband provider, by Telecompaper.

Thailand's Jasmine International is looking on the rich potential of broadband triple play services,