Fixed operator strateies - 06/08/07

Malaysia will delay the launch of WiMAX services to mid of 2008 in order to give time to operators to set up a consortium to share infrastructure and equipment costs for a quick and easy launch.

We know now the name of BTC (Bulgaria)' s buyer. It is AIG Capital Partners, an equity firm that paid $1.7bn for a 65% majority stake.

Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan) has failed for buying a WiMAX license in the country.

du (UAE) has launched a fixed-line service in UAE.

Sprint Nextel and Google will collaborate to develop a new mobile Internet portal for WiMAX networks to offer search, location-based services and social networking.

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire are preparing the first national (USA) mobile broadband network by leveraging WiMAX technology. The two companies would also team up on service evolution, marketing, branding and distribution. The network would be available to about 100m people by 2008-end.

Italy plans to separate network and services: AGCOM (local regulator) asked TI to put its fixed-line network under separate management by the end of the year.

Singtel (Singapore) is launching its IPTV services under the brand "mio TV"