Fixd operator strategies - 20/06/06

Batelco and Telecom Italia sign a deal to improve services, offer a range of data services to the customers and extend the geographical reach of the companies.

California has passed the bill (Assembly Bill 2987) allowing telecom companies to offer cable TV services throughout the state.

Telekom Austria plans to invest up to €1.2bn in upgrading its fixed network to an all-IP network over the next five years.

PLDT (Philippines) signed content deals with EchoStar and GV Broadcasting to expand into the direct-to-home television business.

KDDI is teaming with BT to offer telecom services to corporate customers.