Fixed operator strategies - 2/7/05

SFR and Bouygues Telecom (both in France) have signed an interoperability agreement for their Wi-Fi networks.

Telenor and BT will provide a global managed IP custom network over satellite to 83 European Commission embassies around the world.

DT has started a pilot project with WiMAX technology to facilitate internet access in areas without DSL connections.

Bellsouth plans to accelerate the deployment of fiber-optic cable in 2005.

DT/ T-Online has bought the telecom unit of Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica for € 66m. Red Electrica Telecomunicaciones operates a fiber-optic network of more than 13,400 kilometers across Spain.

Tele2 Switzerland has introduced VOIP services for DSL users, offering free calls to all Tele2 VoIP users around the world.

Be (UK) is launching ADSL2+ at 24 Mbit/s in the UK.