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Telfort Fined for Missing 3G License Obligations

Dutch mobile network, Telfort has been fined EUR5 million for failing to meet its 3G license conditions. In a statement from the Dutch Telecom Agency, it was said that the operator had under-utilised its 3G radio spectrum.  more

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FOCUS: Ericsson, Huawei Watch KPN's Telfort Buy Keenly"

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- As two key suppliers for Telfort, Huawei Technologies Co. (HWI.YY) and Telefon AB LM Ericsson (ERICY) may be watching the change in the Dutch mobile operator's ownership more keenly than most.  more

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mmO2 announces job cuts amidst slow subscriber growth

mmO2 today announced a significant restructuring within its UK and Germany operations to help cut its losses. In the UK, bt Cellnet plans to scale back its permanent workforce during the fiscal year 2002/03 by a further 1,400 to 6,100 people following the successful implementation of a reduction of some 250 in the current year. The programme will involve back office, technical and administrative functions across the business, and will also include the closure of 133 of its existing 320 retail outlets. At VIAG Interkom, the company intends to decrease its staff levels in the forthcoming year by an additional 500 to 3,400, following a reduction of 400 during 2001/02. The action, which also includes the closure of a number of retail outlets, will affect a range of functions, including the streamlining of management processes. more

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