Global operator strategies - 27/05/06
Ofcom, the UK regulator, proposes to sell the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz spectrum bands on a first come, first served basis. This spectrum could be used for new very high capacity, point-to-point wireless networks.
China Telecom confirms that its network and engineering services unit will be spun off and listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
According to MTS (Russia), the introduction of CPP (Calling Party Pays) principle, scheduled for July 1st in Russia, would scratch $7bn of its capitalization and 10% of revenues.
Google signed a 3-year deal with Dell to pre-install Google desktop search software on millions of Dell PCs.
SK Telecom (Sth Korea' s largest mobile operator,) is targeting entering the fixed line market.
Telstra (Australia) will reduce its capex by $380m this year to $ 3,3bn.