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MNOs in France prepare for LTE launches following extensive trials
Economic background France has the third largest telecom market in Europe, representing about 2.3% of GDP. Public finances have placed the country in a poor position in the international financial market: by early 2012 its debt was above 80% of … Continue reading
Finland’s MNOs deliver LTE to half of the population
Telecom revenue overview Turnover in Finland’s telco sector fell steadily from 2006 to 2009, affected by a poor economic climate. Since 2009 the sector has stabilised, showing slight growth tempered by the effects of competition and regulatory measures. More than … Continue reading
Estonia’s ambitious EstWin national fibre network opens for customers
Economic conditions The Estonian economy has undergone major reforms following independence in 1989 to develop competition and free-market business models. The introduction of regulations and legislation providing for private ownership of businesses and property, reduce inflation, establish exchange rate stability … Continue reading
Regulator permits OTE to relaunch retail and wholesale VDSL in Greece
Economic conditions Greece’s continuing period of economic difficulties provides little course for optimism. In return for two bailouts amounting to some €240 billion the government has been obliged to introduce a range of austerity measures, as well as sell many … Continue reading
Portugal’s fibre sector accounting for 75% of all new broadband subscribers
Economic conditions Portugal’s mid-sized telecom market provides one of the highest contributions to GDP in the EU, though this has fallen slightly during the last few years, reflecting the general economic malaise. And the stagnation of the sector country is … Continue reading
Tender for LTE licences in 2012 a key step to developing mobile broadband in Romania
One of the newest members of the European Union (EU), Romania experienced rapid economic growth in the years leading to and immediately after EU ascension. This growth was halted by the global financial crisis: real GDP contracted by 7.1% during … Continue reading
Austrian MNOs relying on FttX infrastructure for LTE deployment
Although Austria’s telecom market has been progressively liberalised since the early 1990s, the incumbent Telekom Austria has remained the dominant player in all sectors despite Austria having one of the most competitive markets Europe. In the mobile sector, all network … Continue reading
Utilities spearheading FttH deployments in Norway
The shift in Norway’s telecom market from fixed-line to mobile networks in recent years is set to continues as the mobile network operators further develop their 4G network capabilities. With the introduction of voice over LTE technologies, operators such as … Continue reading
Sweden – LTE availability expected for 99% of the population by end-2012
Sweden has fared better than most countries in weathering the ongoing economic downturn. GDP fell 5.3% in 2009 in the wake of the 2008 crisis, but recovered quickly, growing at some 5.5% in 2010 and by an estimated 3.8% in … Continue reading
Poland – Mobile TV secures interest from broadcaster Cyfrowy Polsat
As one of the ten countries which joined the European Union (EU) in mid-2004, Poland was obliged to reform its telecoms market and align its policies with those of the EU. Competition was introduced but the incumbent operator Telekomunikacja Polska … Continue reading
