Mobile operator strategies - 30/05/06

’ DoT (Department of Telecommunications) has ordered mobile operators to delay the launch of 3G services until the government makes formal policy on 3G services, and defines 3G spectrum.  

's CT Mobile, an Alfa Group company, says it will not change its 25% stake in ’ s Megafon operator.

mobilkom has acquired remaining 8% stake in the Slovenian mobile operator Si.mobil from Medaljon and Iskratel.

Alegro PCS () plans to migrate to GSM technology from the CDMA 1x platform and invest $300m in the project.

Coscom () plans to invest $100m in network expansion in 2006-2007.

Etisalat has secured a GSM license in .

Telefonica Moviles expects to grow its mobile revenues by 7%-10% in the next four years, and more specifically by 11%-14% in Latam. This year, TEM forecasts both a revenue and OIBDA growth of 9%-12%. Telefonica is interested buying the stocks of Portugal Telecom in the Brazilian mobile operator Vivo,