France Telecom's rival wins a cut rate

Article Abstract:

France's national telecommunications regulator ART said the charges rival phone operators pay France Telecom SA to use its network will fall by an average 11.2% next year. Art said the reduction in the interconnection rates would translate into a 19.3% cut in the tariff charged for access to the Internet on France Telecom's network. A lower tariff for calls made at night would cut the effective cost of Internet access at night by about 30%.

France, France Telecom S.A.

Estonia to open fixed-line market to competition by 2001

Article Abstract:

Eastern Europe is now ready to open national and international fixed-line markets to telecommunications competition. On January 1, 2001, Estonia plans to take this action, and will be observed in countries like Hungary and the Czech Republic, which are still migrating toward full competition.

Eastern Europe, Estonia

Olivetti's bid for Telecom may face hurdle in court

Article Abstract:

The potential takeover of Telecom Italia SpA by Olivetti SpA depends upon the judgement of an Italian court. If Telecom's bylaws are found to be compromised by the acquisition, it is possible that the former state monopoly will remain independent.

Comment:

Potential takeover of Telecom Italia SpA by Olivetti SpA depends on an Italian court.

Italy, Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Abstract, Telecom Italia S.p.A., Olivetti S.p.A.