Global operator strategies (1)

Telekom Austria restructures. A clearly structured holding function, three business units: wireline Telekom Austria AG) and wireless (mobilkom Austria) and a joint service unit, will enhance the company’s efficiency. The change will be effective from 1.1.2006.

Wind, the Italian operator belonging to Enel, should be sold to Weather Fund by the end of the month.

Hutchison International plans to buy out its fixed-line provider affiliate in Hong Kong, Hutchison Global Communications.