Global operator strategies - 21/9/05

Google could make a rival bid for AOL , and not leave empty room to Microsoft.

Tunisie Telecom will launch an IPO on 35% of its equity, targeting to raise $1.7bn. FT, Telecom Italia Vivendi Universal and Telefonica are mulling bids.

TAP Air Portugal and UK-based bmi are the two European airlines to launch airborne mobile phone services.