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 up to the challenge.
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 present a challenge to the Pay TV incumbent and that PT should preemptively strike at its competitors by aggressively promoting its cable and DTH packages.
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 in transforming itself, numerous challenges remain.