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European Incumbent Telecom Operators at Risk From Cable Broadband Upgrades

Fitch Ratings says in a report published today, that a number of European incumbent landline telecom operators risk increasing disadvantage given a failure to respond sufficiently to the risk posed by the cable operators' broadband investments and their own resistance to spending on fibre.  more

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Recession or Not, Wireless Backhaul Expansion Continues Strongly

Worldwide revenues from backhaul leasing are expected to double over the next 30 months, according to a new study from ABI Research. The growth curve even accelerates after 2012, resulting in a fivefold revenue increase between 2009 and 2014.  more

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LONDON MARKETS: Virgin Mobile Rivals Lower On Possible NTL Deal

LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Virgin Mobile surged in London on Monday, but other telecoms lost ground, after NTL sparked bidding war hopes and raised competitive fears by saying that it may buy the company for $1.4 billion.  more

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