Global operator strategies 05-18-05

Connexion by Boeing will introduce TV plans with four live streamingchannels.

BT has called on US regulators to block the merger of SBC and AT&T, arguing the deal would leave the US with a classic duopoly.

Telenor plans to invest $900m in Pakistan, expanding its GSM services by2007.

MCI shareholders approved the reappointment of the nine members of its board, with about 70% of the votes. While 30% of the votes were withheld in protest of Verizon takeover, it would not seem spurring another offer from Qwest at the moment.

ReTP, the German regulator, wants to re-allocate and issue the 4 unused UMTS  licenses.

Inthe US, VOIP providers will be asked to supply E911 emergency service under a plan the FCC will vote this week.

TRAI, the Indian regulator, has chosen to remain within the global IMT2000 scheme for harmonized 3G services (a sighof relief for the GSM Association), but some additional recommendations could provide unfair advantages to CDMA operators over GSM. GSMA is therefore calling on the Minister of Telecommunications and India's Telecom Commission to demonstrate fair and equal treatment for all players.