Operator results - 20/1/06

Belgacom confirmed its 2006 forecasts, but several analysts think they are too optimistic.

Fastweb (Italy) reports its 4Q05 EBITDA rose 57% to €97m and full year EBITDA reached €305m (up 42%) on sales of €967m, up 34%.

Alltel (USA) announced double-digit growth in 4Q05 revenues and net income. 4Q05 revenues rose 21% to $2.6bn, while operating income grew 14% to $572m. Net income was $255m. Wireless revenues were $1,8bn (+33%), and wireline revenues were $600m (-2%) . Full year revenues were $9.5bn (+15%), and net income grew to $1,3bn (+12%). Alltel has 15m subscribers.