Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting

QCOM 173.86

+1.7%

9:36 AM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: foundation who wrote (31506)	1/22/2003 7:34:09 AM
From: foundation	Read Replies (1) of 197058

Dutch 3G Operators Seek Concessions (22/01/03, BWCS staff) Two of the Netherlands’ five UMTS licensees are seeking a relaxation of 3G regulations to ease the financial burden of deploying next generation services. According to the Dutch business paper Het Financieele Dagblad both KPN and the Orange subsidiary Dutchtone are lobbying the government to extend the terms of their licences from 15 to 20 years. In addition the operators want to have the option of selling some or all of their UMTS spectrum. The Dutch authorities are reportedly considering giving their backing to lifting restrictions on selling 3G licences but have stood firm on the licence period. KPN and Dutchtone have argued that 20 years has become the European norm for 3G licence terms and have requested that their franchises begin from the moment they launch services. The longer period will give mobile operators a better chance of recouping heavy investments in UMTS licences and infrastructure. A third 3G operator, Vodafone Libertel, is reported to be against any licence amendments. The Dutch government awarded five UMTS licences in July 2000 raising US$2.5 billion. Alongside Dutchtone, KPN and Vodafone, licences were won by O2 Netherlands and 3G Blue, which backed by a consortium including T-Mobile and the Dutch GSM operator Ben. All licensees must achieve 84% population coverage by 1 January 2007 but are not obliged to launch services before then. In September 2001 the telecoms regulator OPTA permitted 3G operators to share the cost of rolling out their radio networks through collaboration on the condition that they still competed with each other in the provision of services. However they cannot share frequencies or core network infrastructure. Dutchtone and Ben have accordingly formed a joint infrastructure partnership to reduce the cost of their 3G rollouts. Information on the latest developments in the Netherlands and 27 other 3G markets worldwide can be found in the forthcoming BWCS title, 3G Status Report (Q1 2003). To receive a FREE copy of this 75-page report please email peter.kingsland@bwcs.com bwcs.com

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next