Fixed operator strategies - 19/03/06

The creation of mammoth telcos, such as ATT and Verizon, has reinvigorated cablecos counter-punch against video franchising. They are launching a particularly hard-hitting campaign against lobbying, marketing and advertising efforts of the incumbent local exchange carriers on the potential benefits of their entry into video.

KPN will resell Alcatel Managed Communication Services as a pay-per-user service for small and medium businesses (SMBs).