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China Telecom has signed a deal with Lenovo, China's top PC maker, to provide joint broadband network solutions.

The Swedish telecommunications regulator, PTS, has invited mobile operators to apply for a national license for digital mobile telephony in the 450 MHz band.

RealNetworks announced continued expansion of its casual games business in Europe through new partnerships with RTL in Germany, Free in France, and Telewest Broadband in the UK.

China Netcom could gain a 20% slice of Hong Kong carrier PCCW for about $ 1bn.

AllTel (US) is in talks to buy Western Wireless (US) for about $4bn.

Yahoo Japan targets to take 37% stake in Creo