Mobile operator strategy N54

Norway’s Netcom has launched its 3G service, starting with plug-in card for PCs and data service. Voice service would be open during the summer.

3, from Austria, explained what its customers want: fun and entertainment, latest information, and modern handsets comprising the best features. Music, games and erotic are favorites.

Vodafone also confirmed strong interest for music (1m songs downloaded in 4 months) from its 3G users. Vodafone has launched a catalogue of 500,000 full music tracks on Vodafone live! with 3G.

T-Mobile is evaluating Nokia's Preminet content distribution service.

Bouygues Telecom (France) will deploy an EDGE network and open service in may for businesses and by the end of the year for consumers.

Finland opens a digital mobile license on the 450-MgHz-frequency band.

Czech Oskar has launched EDGE mobile data services. It is also candidate to a 3G license.

Hutchison is interested to bid for a 3G license in Macau.

T-Mobile is conducting HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) trials.