Asia engulfed in a wave of broadband investment
Asian telcos have embarked on a broadband spending spree prompted by a critical mass in demand for Internet access as well as pressures from a swarm of new competitors. But they are attempting to leapfrog switched channel architectures in favour of ATM backbones.
Commission puts alliances on hold
Global One and Uniworld face an indefinite delay over final approval by the European Commission unless France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland speed liberalization and AT&T; accepts specific conditions.
GTE urged to shed 'stiff collar' as it formulates its international strategy
GTE is talking to potential partners in Europe for the first time as it plans to become a fully international operator.
Mobile vendors locked in EC row
The European Commission is threatening to fine mobile phone manufacturers and network operators which electronically "lock" their handsets to networks. But operators say locking is just another marketing strategy and it is the only way they can make money.
Debt stalks Telekom's expansion plans
Deutsche Telekom's massive debt could seriously hinder its ambitious international expansion plans. Some analysts say the telecom giant is over-geared and should be paying down its debt rather than making aggressive acquisitions.
Electronic levy could mean a taxing time for Belgians
A proposed new tax on electronic bits is threatening to reignite centuries-old ethnic antagonism in Belgium.
Truce called to stop satellite hostilities
Top executives of the five new satellite companies engaged in starting new global systems have struck an agreement to stop an undeclared war that has been raging between them. They say they will speak with a single voice as they lobby national telecoms regulators to open up the satellite market.
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