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Articles tagged with: Arpu and Fitch
Fitch Downgrades Deutsche Telekom on Guidance Revision, Weak Operating Results
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Deutsche Telekom's (DT) Long-term Issuer Default rating (IDR) to 'BBB+' from 'A-' (A minus) and assigned a Stable Outlook. This follows DT's downward guidance revision for 2009 as operating pressures continue apace in key markets. more
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U.S. Core Wireless Services Remain Strong; Recession Impacts Expected in '09
According to Fitch Ratings' latest biannual wireless report, wireless results continue to demonstrate that core wireless services are relatively recession resistant and are best positioned to withstand economic pressures when compared to other telecommunication services. In addition to being viewed by consumers as a necessity-type service, recent growth for wireless communications has been fueled by aggressive smartphone promotions and strong uptake of data services. more
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U.S. Telecom and Cable Credit Profiles to Weaken in 2009
Debt ratings agency, Fitch has updated a ratings report issued last month and now says that it expects that revenue growth will be negatively impacted by growing local exchange carrier access line losses and cable basic subscriber losses. Additionally, business and commercial service revenue is expected to slow materially in 2009 as unemployment grows. Wireless, while still a source of revenue growth is expected by Fitch to feel pressures in 2009 due to further slowing of net additions, increased arpu pressure offset, in part by, positive momentum from increased wireless substitution of land lines. more
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OTE Debt Rated as Stable - Despite Rising Competition
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Greece-based Hellenic Telecommunication Organizations's (OTE) Long-term Issuer Default rating (IDR) at 'BBB' with Stable Outlook. At the same time, the agency has affirmed OTE's senior unsecured rating at 'BBB'. more
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Fitch Affirms China Mobile's Ratings at A+
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed China Mobile's (CML) Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+'. Meanwhile the agency has assigned CML an 'A+' Long-term local currency IDR. The Outlook is Stable. more
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U.S. Telecom and Cable Credit Profiles to Weaken in 2009
Debt ratings agency, Fitch has issued a report where it says it believes that growing event risk associated with economic, competitive and regulatory pressures will weaken the credit profile of most operators within the U.S. telecommunications and cable sector in 2009. Growing unemployment, continuing home foreclosures, the acceleration of cord-cutting, evolution of wireless smart-phone-based data services, and a changing regulatory environment with a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) make-up and key regulatory programs up for reform represent some of the challenges to the industry in 2009. more
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Telenor Ratings Downgraded to Negative Outlook on Indian Financing Woes
Fitch Ratings has revised Norway-based telecommunications provider Telenor's Outlook to Negative from Stable. At the same time the agency has affirmed Telenor's Long-term Issuer Default (IDR) and senior unsecured rating at 'BBB+' and affirmed the Short-term IDR at 'F2'. more
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Fitch Downgrades the Debt Ratings of Greece's WIND Hellas
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Greek mobile operator, WIND Hellas' Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B-' (B minus) from 'B' on concerns about its leverage and future cashflow generation. The short-term rating is affirmed at 'B'. The outlook is Stable. more
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Fitch Affirms Sprint Nextel's IDR at 'BB+'; Outlook Negative
In addition, all of the ratings have been removed from Rating Watch Negative. The Rating Outlook on Sprint Nextel and its subsidiaries is Negative. Approximately $23 billion of debt is affected by Fitch's action. more
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Fitch Issues Report On Western European Mobile Telecom Market
Following its attendance of the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, Fitch Ratings has today issued a report highlighting what it considers to be the key areas of future development for the mobile telecom industry in western Europe. more
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