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Hutchison’s 3 is one of the European carriers to blaze the trail for third-generation UMTS technology with a launch of its services in Sweden, emphasizing mobile video communication. “We offer …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Tele2 said its subsidiary in Luxembourg has launched its third-generation Universal Mobile Telecommunications System network. Tele2 described the launch as a “soft launch,” adding that the major push will …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Tele2 said its subsidiary in Luxembourg has launched its third-generation (3G) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) network. Tele2 described the launch as a “soft launch,” adding that the major …

HELSINKI, Finland-In a statement of intent clearly intended to accelerate the pace of rollout performance in Sweden, TeliaSonera has laid down a marker that the company will launch its “first …

OSLO, Norway-An agreement among Sweden’s operators to allow customers to send multimedia messaging services (MMS) between competing networks has failed to encompass all the country’s operators, as giant TeliaSonera has …

HELSINKI, Finland-Tele2, the Stockholm, Sweden-based pan-European telecom company, has surprised market analysts by reporting an operating profit of 1.5 billion Swedish kronors (US$182.7 million) on operating revenue of 31.28 billion …

OSLO, Norway-The Norwegian government said it will ease third-generation license conditions as it increases competition, with plans to auction two more 3G licenses in the country. The regulator said the …

HELSINKI, Finland-Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa and Swedish venture group Investor are planning a spring launch for their so-called 3 mobile telephony service in Sweden. Company chiefs insist the new mobile …

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia-St. Petersburg-based Delta Telecom, an NMT 450 MHz carrier, launched the first commercial cdma2000 1x network based on the International Mobile Telecommunications-Multi Carrier (IMT-MC) standard and operating in …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-As expected, Tele2 has returned its third-generation license in Norway to the government. Tele2 plans to offer mobile virtual network operator services through an agreement with Telenor instead of …

OSLO, Norway-Tele2 is reportedly in the closing stages of negotiating the return of its third-generation (3G) license with Norwegian communications authorities. Tele2 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lars-Johan Jarnheimer said it …

HELSINKI, Finland and OSLO, Norway-Hutchison Whampoa and Investor-backed Hi3G, which will operate under the brand name “3,” will join Swedish third-generation (3G) license holders seeking rollout extensions. Hi3G has confirmed …

OXFORD, United Kingdom-While industry gurus and market survey reports continue to pour cold water on the likely success of third generation (3G) technology, Hutchison 3G and Tele2 seem determined to …

OSLO, Norway-Mobile operator Orange may appeal the ruling by Swedish national telecom regulator PTS, which rejected any changes to the conditions of its third-generation (3G) license. Orange asked for a …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Vodafone Group’s Swedish subsidiary Europolitan will not meet regulator deadlines for building a third-generation (3G) network. Europolitan Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jon Risfelt said that reaching the Swedish national …

OXFORD, United Kingdom-Having operated as a fixed-line operator in Spain since early 2001, Sweden-based Tele2 has now obtained the necessary license agreements to become the country’s first mobile virtual network …

HELSINKI, Finland-Tele2, Sweden’s second-largest network operator, has threatened to “hand back” its Norwegian third-generation (3G) license unless regulatory authorities in Norway relax the terms under which the license was granted …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Sweden-based Telia Mobile said it signed a framework agreement with third-generation operator Hi3G for colocating masts. Hi3G is the Swedish 3G subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. and is building …

MOSCOW-Russian Communications Minister Leonid Reiman promised to grant nationwide GSM licenses to three major carriers-Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), Vimpelcom (BeeLine) and MegaFon. The news is important for the first two carriers, …

NEW YORK-Tele2 said it signed a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreement with Connect Austria, allowing it to use Connect’s network to provide an alternative mobile service. “This MVNO will …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Orange SA has requested from the Swedish telecom regulator a three-year extension for building out its third-generation network in Sweden. Sweden’s 3G license conditions include having an operational network …

LONDON—Orange SA said it accepted a UMTS license in Luxembourg following the country’s “beauty contest” for licenses, making Orange a new entrant in the market when it launches a UMTS …

Permit issues could delay operator rollouts HELSINKI, Finland-PTS, Sweden’s telecom regulatory authority, appears to have accepted the general position adopted by operators that meeting the 2002 deadline for rollout of …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Several groups are lining up to bid for Italian company Blu, the country’s smallest mobile operator. Sweden’s Tele2 AB partnered with Star Capital Partners and has made an offer …

NEW YORK—Tele2 said it won a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) license in Luxembourg from the country’s Ministry of Telecommunications. Tele2’s Luxembourg operator Tango received the most points in the …