Global operator strategies - 02/07/06

Telefonica will merge its Czech Eurotel cellular and Cesky Telecom fixed-line units by July 1. The combined company will be named Telefonica O2 Czech Republic.

Taiwan’s government and Taiwan Mobile plan to sell respectively 7.4% and 1% stake in Chunghwa Telecom before the end of the year.

Google is believed to unveil soon a much-anticipated payment service.

Teliasonera has bought 75% stake in E.ON Bredband Sverige AB, Sweden ( a broadband service provider in Sweden).

France Telecom bought additional 10% stake in Jordan Telecom for €145m. FT has now majority in JT.