Fixed operator strategies - 14/7/5

Publié le 14 juillet 2005 par Arnal

Meridian (Philippines) is investing to establish a nationwide broadband wireless access infrastructure. Smart bought 40% of Meridian last year.

Medi Telecom (Morocco) was granted a fixed-line telephony license for less than $8.5m. Medi Telecom is own by Telefonica Moviles (32% and Portugal Telecom (32%).

France Telecom is shifting Airbus Industries to VoIP from current PABXs; 40,000 extensions are concerned in Europe.

Boingo and Skype are partnering to offer global Wi-Fi VoIP access to Skype's users at Boingo's 18,000 hot spots.

MCI and WilTel are planning to deploy Ultra Long-Haul (ULH) technology across their respective networks. MCI will use Siemens and Ciena gear.

Tiscali Germany is planning building out its own DSL infrastructure in the country.

Wind (Italy) is planning to launch IPTV service, with 150 channels by year-end.

Telefonica completes Terra (its Internet arm) takeover.

China Satcom is believed to obtain an IPTV license in coming weeks.