AUSTRIA: MOBILE PHONE BOOM SLOWING DOWN

Article Abstract:

Austrian mobile phone operators had about 4.7mn customers in June 2000. The companies agree that the originally set goal of 5.6mn clients, which would correspond to a penetration of 70%, will be difficult to reach by the end of the year. In the first half of 2000, Mobilkom, Max.mobil and One won 700,000 new clients. Tele.ring entered the market in May. The companies are expecting a boost from the GPRS and WAP technologies. However, networks and terminals are not yet available in Austria.

Sales & consumption

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AUSTRIA: TENDERS INVITED FOR UMTS

Article Abstract:

The Telecom Control of Austria is inviting tenders for UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) licences. For the whole frequency spectrum, Austria expects to get at least Sch 10.15bn. Tenders are invited until 13 September 2000. Each bidder can tender for two or three frequency packets. The Telecom Control expects up to 12 companies to submit bids.

New orders received

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GERMANY/AUSTRIA: DT SUBSIDIARIES JOIN NETWORKS

Article Abstract:

T-Mobil and Max.mobil, mobile phone subsidiaries of Deutsche Telekom, are to interconnect their networks in Germany and Austria. The operators do not have to route calls through third-party networks any more, which will save costs.

Foreign operations, Germany, Joint ventures, Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Mobile International AG und Company KG

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