Fixed operator strategies - 4/02/06

Telewest (UK) announced that it will deploy Corning' s NexCor single mode fiber in its hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks.

Sonera (Finland) has filed for a license to build a nationwide mobile TV network.

TeliaSonera has acquired Danish Yeslhotspot's WLAN infrastructure.

DT wants to enter the IPTV market and is negotiating with broadcasters to offer free and paid TV programming.

Belgacom plans to enter the digital TV market, but first wants to resolve licensing issues.

Sprint-Nextel will spin off its local communications business under the name of Embard.