Fixed operator strategies - 07/06/06

Start Telecom (Russia) will build WiMAX networks in five cities by the end of 2006.

PeterStar (Russia) plans to launch a WiMAX network in the city of Kaliningrad in late 2006.

Time Warner should have appointed Citigroup to carry out a strategic review of AOL Europe,

China Netcom has sold its entire stake in Asia Netcom for $169m.

Embarq (ex Sprint fixed line unit) has announced Smart Connect service, a new wireless offerings to businesses, allowing seamless call shift from any wireless phone to any wired phone, and transparent roaming between Wi-Fi networks and the mobile network.