KPN reports loss for first half, cites E-Plus costs

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the first-half loss of Euro19 million reported by KPN NV, which cited the cost of purchasing German mobile company E-Plus as the reason for the loss.

Finance, Brief Article, KPN Telecom N.V.

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VoiceStream proves 'disappointing' to Deutsche Telekom's bottom line

Article Abstract:

Deutsche Telekom AG's costly venture into the U.S. market and acquisition of VoiceStream Wireless Corp. has not yet paid off. The phone company reported a loss of Euro3.1 billion through the first nine months of 2001.

Foreign operations, Abstract, Deutsche Telekom AG, VoiceStream Wireless Corp., VSTR

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BellSouth, KPN discuss partnering to buy E-Plus

Article Abstract:

Dutch KPN NV and BellSouth Corp. are negotiating a partnership to take control of E-Plus, Germany's No. 3 wireless operator. The joint venture blocks a takeover bid by France Telecom SA, which earlier agreed to acquire more than 75% of E-Plus for $9.3 billion. BellSouth currently owns 22.5% of E-Plus, and has a right to expand its position further through purchasing shares of other major shareholders.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communications, Strategic alliances, Telephone services, BellSouth Corp., France Telecom S.A., KPN Royal Dutch Telecom

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