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Tories plan to raise broadband speeds
A Conservative government would ensure a big increase in broadband speeds across the country by providing BT’s rivals with regulatory incentives to roll out new telecom networks, the opposition party said on Monday
Telenor and Alfa call time on old grudges
The two groups seek to secure the backing of minority shareholders for their enlarged mobile phone venture, amid assurances that the companies have ‘buried the hatchet’ after years of bitter dispute
BATM hit by weak US market
Shares in the telecoms equipment maker slump more than 15% after the group reports unexpectedly slow growth in its key US market and a downbeat outlook for the coming year
Doubts raised over second deal with TeliaSonera
Even as Alfa Group presses on with a deal to merge its Russian and Ukrainian telecoms assets with those of Telenor of Norway, a second proposed tie-up with TeliaSonera of Sweden appears to be running into problems
BT to share cable duct network with rivals
BT’s willingness to share its infrastructure marks an important policy shift and emphasises intensifying political and business pressure
Vodafone shows signs of turnround
Revenues at the mobile operator to decline in key European markets in the final three months of last year, though it says trends are improving in the UK and Germany
Samsung plans to treble smartphone sales
Samsung Electronics says it aims to treble its smartphone shipments this year by expanding its line-up in a bid to close the gap on rivals such as Nokia and Apple in the fast-growing market
Mobile merger concessions sought
Pressure is mounting on France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to adjust terms to gain regulatory approval for the proposed Orange-T-Mobile deal in the UK
Pluthero to stay another three years with C&W
John Pluthero, chairman of Cable and Wireless’s UK telecoms business, says that he is seeking to serve a three-year term as chairman after the company obtains a stock market listing next month
Rome hints at softer stance on Telecom Italia
Chief executive to meet Italian industry minister amid signs that the Italian government could be softening its opposition to a takeover – and possible break-up
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Vodafone’s empire
The telecoms group’s structure is holding it back. The chief executive should set a course towards a slimmed-down, focused Vodafone
Peering through telecoms hoops
It seems to be an act of lunacy if Teléfonica decided to merge with Telecom Italia in order to gain market share in Brazil, says Lina Saigol
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