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Analysis
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Building next-generation networks might be a costly exercise, but operators hope governments will see the wider benefits and give them a helping hand.
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Enterprise service providers are enjoying an upsurge in contract wins, buoyed by the IT skills they have acquired.
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Retail clout could give big brands the edge when it comes to the bundled telecoms services of the future.
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Mobile services competition is fierce in France, but now a new 3G player could provide a fillip to lagging MVNOs.
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There is still plenty of room for growth in 3G connections, with many developing nations gearing up to launch new or additional services.
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With margins and call volume growth falling, and competition from VoIP rising, wholesale carriers are having to regroup
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Face to face
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Interview with the head of Orange's global mobile business.
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Interview with the CEO of Telefonica O2 UK
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Network Strategies
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New opportunities are opening up in the wholesale space for mobile network operators, providing capacity and services for a range of consumer devices.
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Content Strategies
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IPTV service providers are still working hard to make their business models pay, experimenting with advertising and how users access content.
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Corporate/SME Services
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Mobile operators say there are signs that smaller enterprises are turning to managed services to reduce costs and avail of unified communications.
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Technology Trends
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Proponents predict a huge rise in cloud computing services in the next few years, but enterprises still have concerns over the security of their data.
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Business & Finance
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The telecoms market could be set for an increase in mergers and acquisitions this year after a quiet period, with some deals marking new trends.
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Editor's View
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