Fixed operator strategies - 16/03/06

Telenor is offering flat rates for fixed line telephone calls to counter a consumer switch to mobile phones.

China has granted the first VoIP service operation license (for a trial network) while other operators will be able to apply for the license by 2007.

Vonage holds about 50% of US households residential VOIP phone service (or 1.9m subscribers).

PCCW (HK) is to buy 50% of China Netcom Broadband.

BT Germany is launching a new reseller platform for wholesale VOIP to be offered to German resellers, internet service providers, cable network operators or city carriers.

Tele2 has launched triple play services in the Netherlands, including IPTV, a fixed phone line, and internet access at up to 20 Mbit/s.

Telemar (Brazil) has launched a voice over IP service, Oi VoIP.

BT has been chosen to develop, install and operate a global digital cinema business solution for Digital Cinema Network Service (USA).