Fixed operator strategies - 09/12/06

BT has decided to make money from its expertise in deploying NGN networks (its own 21CN NGN project) and creates a new dedicated unit, called 21C Global Venture (21C GV), to help other operators.

Nine Telstra rivals, Optus, AAPT, iiNet, Powertel, Internode, Macquarie Telecom, Primus, Soul and TransACT, are launching the "Group of Nine" (G9) to consider building a national fiber optic network to counteract Telstra' similar project.

Vimpelcom (Russia) has launched WiFi services in 7 Ukrainian cities.

EU has cleared the purchase of AOL UK by Carphone Warehouse.