MVNOs in Poland: Obscure brands with poor distributions networks need not apply
MBank, the first Polish MVNO, started its operation in December 2006. Currently there are 147 MVNOs altogether with a formal authorization to enter the market.
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MVNOs Continue to Proliferate in the Netherlands
The highly competitive Dutch mobile market has slowed but continues to attract MVNO startups....
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Convergence, Content, and Fiber to Drive Consolidation in France
Consolidation in France continues, following the EU’s approval of SFR’s acquisition of Tele2 and Neuf Cegetel’s move to number two in the market, integrating AOL’s and Club Internet’s subscriber bases...
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Central Asia: Altimo Aims for Leadership
Central Asia is a very attractive market due to its large population and low mobile penetration. The region’s mobile market has drawn a lot of attention from large telecom players in the past 2-3 yea...
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Rethinking Mobile Telecom Business Models: Wind/H3G Tower Sale in Italy and Network Sharing in Spain
In July 2007, Wind Telecomunicazioni teamed up with H3G (3 Italia) to jointly sell their telecom towers in Italy while retaining ownership of the equipment installed on the sites. ...
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Tariff commoditization and differentiation vs. marketing simplification in mobile services
Yoigo in Spain and Coop in Italy are capitalizing on subscriber unhappiness with the complications and uncertainties created by the myriad of hard-to-understand tariff plans currently offered by estab...
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Why Telefonica O2 Is Causing a Stir in the Slovakian Mobile Market
Telefonica O2’s entry into the Slovakian mobile market in February 2007 caused a massive stir. In a market previously served by only two operators, the operator’s strategy turned out to be a winner: i...
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Orange Acquisition of Ya.com: Stronger Competitor or Integration Problems?
On June 6, 2007, France Telecom, through Orange Spain, announced the acquisition of Ya.com for EUR320m including the EUR70m debt. Ya.com is Spain’s third largest DSL broadband operator with an estimat...
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Why RCS & RDS Romania Has a Chance in 3G
Leading Romanian cable operator RCS & RDS is planning to commercially launch 3G by the end of 2007. The Romanian mobile market is already well-established with four Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)—Ora...
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CIS: Assessing the WiMAX Opportunity
There have been a lot of recent WiMAX broadband developments in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). There is an ongoing WiMAX licensing in Russia, with several companies already offering pre...
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Italy: Bersani Package to Hit Revenues and Have Lasting Impact on the Italian Mobile Market
AGCOM, in cooperation with the Italian government, has passed the Bersani package, a broad liberalization drive in several sectors of the Italian economy, including the telecom market. The per-transac...
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Russia: The 3G Race Is On
The long-awaited decision about Russia’s 3G licenses was announced on April 20, 2007. The Russian Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications awarded the licenses to the three largest Russ...
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Telefonica bids for Olimpia shares, hoping to prevent a Telecom Italia-America Movil alliance
After the failure of the joint America Movil-AT&T bid for Olimpia, Pirelli finally agreed to sell its stake in the holding company. The new controlling shareholders on the new holding company (Telco) ...
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Italy: Coop, Poste, and Carrefour to Launch MVNO in Italy—Game Shifts to Retail and Distribution
During late March and early April 2007, four companies committed to launch MVNO operations until the end of the year—Carrefour, Poste Italiane, and BT (on Vodafone’s network) and Coop (on TIM’s networ...
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Europe Regional: Europe Takes the Global Lead with Commercial FMC Launches
Thanks to its liberalized mature markets and tough competitive environment, in 2006 Europe took the lead in deploying fixed-mobile convergence technologies. The first positive results, delivered, for ...
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Spain: How Will Consolidation Evolve? The Strategic Positions of Alternative Broadband Operators
The potential sale of Ya.com, recently announced by Deutsche Telekom, has triggered speculation about M&A-driven structural change in the Spanish fixed- line market. Analyst Juliano Torii analyzes sta...
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Western Europe Regional: VoIP’s Varied Speed Rate
Regional Manager Jan ten Sythoff examines VoIP adoption in Western Europe and outlines his thoughts on key players and the impact of consolidation....
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Europe Regional: Leveraging Mobile Advertising
Vodafone Germany’s recent announcement that Mercedes will advertise its new C-Class car on Vodafone Live! highlights how operators are looking to leverage advertising for revenue and profit purposes. ...
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Spain: What Makes MVNOs Succeed—Lessons for Spain
The Spanish mobile market has seen a number of MVNO launches since Q406, including HappyMovil and Carrefour. Europe Analyst Juliano Torii compares two radically different MVNO performances in otherwis...
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UK: Why Virgin Media Should Not Be Underestimated
Senior Analyst Joel Cooper draws on price and product comparisons as well as previous comprehensive analysis of NTL to argue that rivals would be unwise to dismiss the threat posed by Virgin Media....
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Europe Regional: Fixed-Mobile Substitution from a Pure-Player Perspective
In May 2006, Vodafone launched Casa in Italy. The service is part of a broader strategy to leverage mobile technology to compete for demands traditionally served by fixed line technology. Europe Analy...
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Europe Regional: WiMAX vs. 3G Performance: Looking Beyond the Hype
Although press attention on WiMAX has diminished lately, considerable WiMAX activity is nonetheless still being witnessed in Europe. CMT Manager Ozgur Aytar draws on research from her recent report Ca...
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HSDPA in Bulgaria Already
By commercializing HSDPA-based services as early as 1H2006, Mobiltel has become one of the early adopters of HSDPA - not just in Central and Eastern Europe, but in the world. Dragomira Zhecheva, Regi...
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MediaFLO: Trialing Times in Europe
While DVB-H mobile broadcast TV standard shows early signs of regional dominance in Europe, Qualcomm’s trial with BSkyB proved MediaFLO’s technical advantages, strengthening the case of competing tech...
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CEE Regional: MVNOs: Preparing for Takeoff
Svetlana Issaeva, Senior Manager, CMT Research, comments on the environment for MVNOs in CEE and explains why new MVNOs will need to look beyond pure price competition in order to compete....
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Greece: Creating Value in a Hostile Environment: The Case of Private Equity in TIM Hellas
Since being acquired by Apax and Texas Pacific Group in June 2005, TIM Hellas has achieved a turnaround in both market share and profitability. Europe Analyst Juliano Torii compares TIM Hellas strateg...
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Mobile Forecast: Spain (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Italy: Telecom Italia Restructuring— Myth and Reality
Europe Analyst Juliano Torii identifies the likely market impact and final outcome of Telecom Italia’s recently announced restructuring. He argues that the plan, motivated by strategy and regulation r...
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Portugal: PT in Play—The Danger of Holistic Thinking
The Portuguese anti-trust agency recently indicated a predisposition toward accepting consolidation in the mobile market in exchange for greater competition on the fixed side. Senior Analyst Thomas D...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Poland
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Czech Republic (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: France (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Germany (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Hungary (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Italy (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Netherlands (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Poland (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Russia (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Spain (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: UK (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Czech Republic (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: France (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Germany (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Hungary (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Italy (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Netherlands (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Poland (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Russia (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: UK (October 2006)
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Italy: Structure of Mobile Retail Channels Lowers Entry Costs
The launch of the first MVNO in Italy is getting closer, following favorable statements by the Italian regulator and reports of interest by Coop, a consumer cooperative. Europe Analyst Juliano Torii p...
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Portugal: Explaining M&A Motivations
While Sonaecom’s unsolicited bid for incumbent Portugal Telecom (PT) continues to attract the country’s attention, two other relatively quiet acquisitions will have an impact on the future of the sect...
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Spain: Telefonica’s DSL Coverage and Bundling Beat Raw Speeds
Europe Analyst Juliano Torii analyzes theoretical/actual broadband speeds and market shares of operators and technologies, arguing that operational and structural factors support Telefonica’s market s...
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UK: Carphone Warehouse Shows Power of Unbundling
UK telecoms group Carphone Warehouse recently announced that it had received 476,000 applications for its “free” broadband offer, and so Carphone Warehouse is now gearing up to become a major player i...
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Mobile Forecast: Poland
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Russia
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: U.K.
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Moible Forecast: Spain
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Czech Republic
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: France
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Germany
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Hungary
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Italy
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Netherlands
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Russia
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: Spain
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Fixed Line Forecast: U.K.
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Germany: E-Plus Prepares for Its Transformation into a Discount Operator
Senior Analyst Joel Cooper examines the reasons behind E-Plus’s decision to derail a voluntary agreement on reducing mobile termination, and gives his vision on how the market will be affected....
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Mobile Forecast: Czech Republic
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Germany
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Hungary
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Italy
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Mobile Forecast: Netherlands
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Spain: Explaining TeliaSonera’s Xfera Ambitions
Europe Analyst Juliano Torii analyzes the possible motivations and potential impact of TeliaSonera’s decision to enter the market, arguing that the market factors favoring MVNO entry may also favor Te...
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Italy and Spain: PLC Broadband—Not a Threat to DSL
In July 2006, PLC (Power Line Communications) was pioneered in Italy by Selene, a subsidiary of ASM Brescia, a local utility. Europe Analyst Juliano Torii describes the market performance of the techn...
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Portugal: SMS Traffic Surges after Price Cuts
Portuguese mobile operators have drastically cut SMS prices and been rewarded with a corresponding surge in volume. Senior Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu investigates the dynamics of the price cuts and th...
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Mobile Forecast: France
In this special edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the forecasts for the fixed line and mobile sectors within the major countries in each region. This Perspective aims ...
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Belgium: Telenet’s Unconventional Triple Play Strategy Continues to Reap Rewards
Belgian cable operator Telenet sells triple play without offering bundles. Senior Analyst Joel Cooper examines how the company’s triple play strategy works, cautioning that although suitable in Belgiu...
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Croatia: Tele2 Forging Ahead in Mobile Arena
Tele2 entered the Croatian market in late 2005. Europe Analyst Juliano Torii examines the company’s business model, and explains why the company will continue to make progress....
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Regulatory Perspective: Czech Republic
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: France
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Germany
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Italy
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Netherlands
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Poland
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Portugal
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Russia
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Spain
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: U.K.
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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Regulatory Perspective: Ukraine
In this special edition Perspective, Pyramid Research provides a brief update on major regulatory developments that have occurred since the publication of our September 2005 Regulatory Roundup. The fo...
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CEE Regional: Telekom Austria Prepares for Next Round of Expansion
Europe Analyst Juliano Torii highlights the benefits to Telekom Austria of its southeastern Europe expansion policy, but warns that the company’s presence in the region could suffer severely in the ev...
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France: IPTV Is Unlikely to Advance France Telecom’s Strategic Position
France Telecom has offered IPTV since December 2003. Analyst Juliano Torii argues that the service, called MaLigne, has yet to make a truly positive impact on the company....
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Spain: Telefonica Flexes Its IPTV Muscle
Following our examination of France Telecoms MaLigne IPTV service in the last Europe Perspective, in this addition we turn our attention to Telefonica’s Imagenio service. Analyst Thomas Abreu analyzes...
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UK: Vodafone’s Mobile TV Advantage
Senior Analyst Nick Holland provides an assessment of the mobile TV offering of UK operator Vodafone, arguing that despite its strengths, the offering is vulnerable in several places....
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Poland: Entrance of MVNOs to Spearhead Boost to Competition
The impending entry of MVNOs on a large-scale basis indicates that the Polish mobile market is about to receive a major competitive boost. However, according to Analyst Beatrice Zatorska, the increase...
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Spain: Operators Face another Round of Interconnection Adjustments
Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu analyzes the past and future impacts of mobile-mobile interconnection charges, concluding that while Amena will feel the greatest impact from the new rates, it is nonetheless...
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CEE Regional: DSL Keeps Fixed-Line Operators Not Only Alive but Also Happy
Revenue from DSL in CEE is expected to reach US$4bn by YE2010, up from US$0.8bn in 2005. CEE Analyst Beatrice Zatorska examines the causes behind the DSL boom, highlighting the importance of investmen...
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France: MVNOs Won’t Rattle Market Just Yet
Despite being present in the market for approximately 18 months, France’s MVNOs have so far only managed to capture 1 percent of all mobile subscriptions. Associate Analyst Tamara Kummer provides an u...
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Spain: International Long Distance Not Dead Yet
Spanish incumbent Telefónica is a bright star among mostly dim ones in the international long-distance markets of the European Union. Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu analyzes the operator’s recent success ...
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Switzerland: Is Swisscom’s IPTV Going to Be Successful?
Analyst Krishna Kanagarayer examines Swisscom’s IPTV strategy, arguing that a number of factors point to success for the company. ...
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Bulgaria: Investors Under Pressure to Turn BTC Into a Goldmine
Thanks to investment from its new parent, Bulgarian incumbent BTC is in the midst of a modernization drive. CEE Analyst Beatrice Zatorska argues that despite the rapid progress the company is making i...
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Finland: Mobile TV Is Ready For Primetime
Analyst Krishna Kanagarayer examines the prospects of mobile TV in Finland, arguing that a number of factors point towards healthy adoption....
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Nordic Region: Mature Telco Seeks Young, Successful MVNO
The presence of over 50 MVNOs and service providers in the Nordic region has fueled intense price competition. Europe Analyst Krishna Kanagarayer examines how established network operators are facing ...
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Portugal: PT in Play
Sonaecom’s 12.8bn euro bid for Portugal Telecom has shown that the explosion of M&A activity in Europe that began in 2005 is showing no signs of abating. Analyst Thomas Abreu outlines several scenario...
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Portugal: PT Pay TV Dominance Under Threat
The Portuguese Pay TV market, like most telecommunications segments in the country, is dominated by Portugal Telecom. Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu argues that increasing broadband competition may yet pr...
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UK: Telefónica Acquisition of O2 Will Not Alleviate Competitive Pressure
Telefónica has almost definitely been successful in acquiring O2, significantly increasing its European footprint. Jan Ten Sythoff, Manager, Regional Research, argues competition in these countries wi...
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Western Europe Regional: Operators Set to Spend US$27bn on Network Equipment
Regional subscriber growth is expected to slowdown to a trickle as operators add a mere 71m subscribers through 2010 at a CAGR of 3 percent. However, despite these low growth rates, operators from Wes...
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CEE Regional: 3G begins to take flight, but prospects look weak
CEE Analyst Beatrice Zatorska examines the status of 3G across CEE and outlines her vision of how the market will unfold. ...
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Czech Republic: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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France: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Germany: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Italy: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Poland: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Portugal: Vodafone Leading Mobile Pack in Converged Solutions
Parity in mobile enterprise services has characterized the Portuguese mobile market for several years. Although the country’s three operators are now pushing ahead with differentiation, one player—Vod...
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Regulatory Perspective: Spain
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Regulatory Perspective: U.K.
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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Romania: Privatization Offers Romtelecom Ray of Hope
The Romanian government has announced its intention to complete the privatization of national incumbent Romtelecom. CEE Analyst Beatrice Zatorska argues that full privatization will give Romtelecom th...
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Russia: Regulatory Update October 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide our clients with a brief update on the main regulatory initiatives being introduced in the region. This week’s Perspective aims to highlight regulatory ...
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UK: Taking on NTL’s “Triple-play Champion”
UK cable operator NTL is to acquire and merge with its rival Telewest. The acquisition undoubtedly strengthens NTL’s presence in the lucrative triple-play sector, yet Senior Analyst Joel Cooper cautio...
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France: Sizing Up France Telecom’s NExT Program
France Telecom is integrating its businesses to become an end-to-end service provider. While costly at first, integrated operations promise greater efficiencies and an increased share of the customer...
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Netherlands: Tele2 Continues Its Infrastructure Acquisition Spree
With its planned acquisition of Versatel, Tele2 is continuing its quest to transform itself from being a pure reseller into a network operator. In the Netherlands we expect the combined operations of ...
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Poland: Fresh Hope for More Competition
Polish regulator URTiP is currently drafting regulations to force the country’s network operators to open their networks to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Analyst Beatrice Zatorska argues t...
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Portugal: Broadband Taking Off, but Further Battles Loom
Encouraged by government support both at the executive and regulatory levels, broadband penetration in Portugal is rapidly increasing. Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu argues that local loop unbundling is h...
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Germany: ADSL2+ Moving Center Stage
German telcos are increasingly looking beyond ADSL to its superior successor, ADSL2+. Senior Analyst Joel Cooper examines the capabilities of ADSL2+, arguing its impact in Germany will be felt on ARPU...
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Portugal: 3G Unlikely to Meet Operator Expectations
Faced with regulator-sanctioned cuts to fixed-to-mobile and mobile-to-mobile termination charges, Portuguese cellular operators are placing greater emphasis on 3G as a means of sustaining ARPU levels....
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Croatia: Unraveling AdriaCella’s Mobile Ambitions
Middle Eastern consortium AdriaCella has been rejected for Croatia’s fourth GSM license. AdriaCella is now expected to launch a second bid for the license. CEE Analyst Beatrice Zatorska and CMT Manage...
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France: The Battle Ahead for MVNOs
MVNOs continue to line up to enter the French mobile market. Associate analyst Emeka Obiodu analyzes their potential impact, arguing that most will not challenge the dominance of the three network ope...
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Spain: France Telecom Acquisition of Amena to Send Shockwaves across Sector
France Telecom has purchased a majority stake in Spanish mobile operator Amena. The move will undoubtedly help boost competitive dynamics in the cellular sector. Repercussions will also be felt in the...
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UK: BT Unveils Fusion FMC Service
BT has announced pricing and service details of its Fusion fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service, due to be launched in September 2005. CMT Manager Svetlana Issaeva analyses Fusion’s advantages and s...
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Czech Republic: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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France: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Germany: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Italy: Gambling on Wind
A number of concerns have been expressed around the recent purchase of controlling interest of Wind Communications by a consortium controlled by Orascom’s Egyptian owner. Despite this, Emeka Obiodu ar...
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Italy: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Poland: Poor Infrastructure Stifles Broadband
Governmental apathy, combined with a lack of private or public interest, has led to years of diminished investment in broadband infrastructure. Beatrice Zatorska argues that this is a bane for the Po...
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Poland: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Russia: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Spain: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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U.K: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Ukraine: Regulatory Update June 2005
In this special-edition Perspective, we provide a brief update on major regulatory developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, the UK and Ukraine. For each marke...
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Czech Republic: Telefónica Continues its Quest for New Market Entry Opportunities
In early April, the Czech government sold its 51% stake in Æeský Telecom to Telefónica of Spain for US$3.5bn (CZK 82.6bn), marking the Spanish giant’s first foray into Central Europe. In order to com...
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Europe Regional: The Two Sides to Minute Bundles
Volume minute bundles are assuming ever greater importance in the tariff portfolios of mobile operators. Svetlana Issaeva - Manager, CMT Research - examines the impact and future evolution of bundled ...
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Spain: Auna and Ono Finally Getting Married
The possible acquisition of Auna by Ono will finally create an entity capable of challenging Telefónica. Pyramid Research assesses how the takeover will alter the competitive dynamics of a Spanish mar...
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France: Telecom Italia Beefs Up Broadband Presence
In line with its growing focus on expanding its presence in Western Europe, Telecom Italia has bought French ISP Liberty Surf from Tiscali. The purchase is a clear demonstration of the company’s faith...
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UK: easyMobile Launch Sends Waves Through Pre-paid Sector
easyMobile is already making its presence felt in the UK pre-paid sector. In addition to becoming embroiled in a price war with fellow MVNO Fresh, several MNOs have begun manoeuvring to counter the th...
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Germany: Fixed-Mobile Substitution Enters New Phase
Not content with solely capturing fixed-voice minutes, O2 and Vodafone will shortly begin offering broadband services that aim to steal DSL traffic. Analyst Joel Cooper argues that UMTS’s inability to...
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Spain: Telefónica Proving Resilient to Broadband Competition
Despite rising competitive broadband pressure, Telefónica is successfully defending itself against serious erosion of its market share. Associate analyst Catalina Robledo analyses Telefónica’s winning...
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CEE Regional: WLAN: Unwiring Road Warriors and Home Users
Wi-Fi hotspot rollout is finally picking up in CEE. Analyst Svetlana Issaeva argues that road warriors and Wi-Fi’s use as an alternative mode of broadband connectivity for residential users will drive...
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Finland: Operators Making Headway in Reversing Customer Exodus
Mobile number portability has caused mass subscriber erosion amongst Finland’s established network operators. Analyst Joel Cooper examines how the operators have reacted, and outlines his vision of ho...
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Western Europe Regional: The Opportunity for Enterprise Mobility MVNOs
Pyramid argues that the focus of mobile network operators on the consumer sector has created an opportunity for a new breed of MVNOs to target enterprises with mobility solutions.
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Germany: Breaking the VDSL Impasse
German incumbent Deutsche Telekom will shortly begin rolling out its VDSL next-generation network. The company has, however, threatened to terminate construction if it is forced to open the network to...
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Norway: MVNOs Assuming Ever Greater Importance
Analyst Krishna Kanagarayer examines the growing presence of MVNOs in the Norwegian wireless market and gives his views on how the sector will evolve....
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Denmark: NTC Acquisition of TDC Likely to Herald Withdrawal from International Arena
Associate Analyst Juliano Torii analyses the pending acquisition of Danish incumbent TDC by private equity consortium NTC, arguing that the buyout house will likely sell off TDC’s international operat...
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Italy: TI’s Fixed-Videotelephony Ambitions Hindered by Quality Issues
In 2004, Telecom Italia embarked on its second foray into fixed-videotelephony. Its first attempt, in 1996, was wholly unsuccessful, largely due to quality issues. Yet despite improvements, TI’s new s...
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Portugal and Spain: MVNO Rumblings in the Iberian Peninsula
Operators in Portugal and Spain, two of the few European countries without mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), may soon be forced to open their networks to competition. Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu...
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Ukraine: Ukrtelecom’s Bright Future
The Ukrainian government will shortly begin the privatization of national incumbent Ukrtelecom. Analyst Beatrice Zatorska analyzes Ukrtelecom’s current position in the market and argues ownership will...
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