www.telecomseurope.net— France Telecom has blamed regulation for a 2.2% slump in first half revenue, and a corresponding decline in operating profit… Continue…
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Virgin Media offers broadband over powerlines
www.telecomseurope.net— Virgin Media will begin a unique trial of ultrafast broadband in the UK next month, using powerlines to deliver last-mile connectivity… Continue…
Telefonica wins Vivo for €7.5b
www.telecomseurope.net— Telefonica has finally secured control of Brazilian carrier Vivo, agreeing a deal last night to purchase Portugal Telecom’s share in the Brasilcel joint venture that controls the cellco… Continue…
iPad takes top-five slot with sales of 3m
www.telecomseurope.net— Three months after launching, the iPad is already in the top five of portable PC sales, according to Canalys… Continue…
EC launches two antitrust probes into IBM
www.telecomseurope.net— The European Commission has launched two separate antitrust probes into IBM over allegations of illegal mainframe marketing practices… Continue…
Orange courts Vivendi partnership
www.telecomseurope.net— Orange is discussing a merger with Vivendi’s Canal Plus that would end a two-year battle for dominance of the French pay TV market… Continue…
Ofcom tackles BT wholesale pricing
www.telecomseurope.net— BT will likely be restricted from raising wholesale prices in an attempt to plug a €10 billion pension deficit, regulator Ofcom has announced… Continue…
Nokia CEO calls for end to speculation
www.telecomseurope.net— Nokia’s chief executive says speculation regarding his future is harming the firm’s chances of recovery, after a dire second quarter when profits dived… Continue…
Ofcom gets tough on complaints
www.telecomseurope.net— Ofcom yesterday unveiled plans to offer an independent service to consumers to resolve complaints with their phone and broadband providers, after finding that three-million consumers failed to settle complaints within 12 weeks during 2009… Continue…
Mobistar raises full-year guidance
www.telecomseurope.net— Belgian telco Mobistar has upped its forecasts for 2010, after growing profits and revenues in the first half of the year… Continue…
Apple racks up another monster profit
www.telecomseurope.net— Apple may be taking a battering over the iPhone antenna, but it continues to mint huge piles of cash.. Continue…
TeliaSonera grows profits in 2Q
www.telecomseurope.net— TeliaSonera enjoyed a bumper 2Q10, beating analyst’s forecasts with increased profits and subscriber numbers as the economic conditions of key markets improved… Continue…
Sony Ericsson maintains profit in 2Q
www.telecomseurope.net— Sony Ericsson continued along the road to recovery during 2Q10, reporting its second consecutive profit as rising ASPs offset lower unit shipments during the period… Continue…
French MMS and WAP quality slipping
www.telecomseurope.net— The quality of MMS and WAP services provided by France’s three leading cellcos is waning, according to national regulator Arcep… Continue…
Engineer warned of iPhone 4 antenna problems
www.telecomseurope.net — Apple was warned of problems with the iPhone 4’s antenna over a year before the device went on sale, an insider at the firm says… Continue…
Workers at heart of France Tel plan
www.telecomseurope.net— France Telecom will spend €900 million improving staff conditions over the next two years to prevent more suicides at the firm, plans unveiled yesterday reveal… Continue…
