In a surprise move, France cuts cost of 3G licenses

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France has cut the costs of third-generation wireless licenses. The decision will be closely watched by operators that acquired costly licenses elsewhere in Europe.

Commodity & service prices

Vivendi unit makes mobile payment, despite concerns over license costs

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SFR, Vivendi Universal's French wireless affiliate, has halted its struggle with the government and paid the first Euro619 million installment on its third-generation wireless license on Monday.

Strategic alliances, Licensing agreements, SFR

Tele2 France cuts to the chase; operator slashes costs for customers

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The latest contender in France's long-distance telephone service market is Tele2 France S.A. In a market that was until only recently a monopoly, Tele2 France has introduced lower prices which leave competitors reeling. The company. with a staff of only fifty employees, has already acquired over 75,000 customers.

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The latest contender in France's long-distance telephone service market: Tele2 France S.A.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Long Distance Telephone Svc, Market share, Consumer prices, Long distance telephone services, Tele2 France S.A.