Orange tries to postpone 3G launch
in Sweden
Copyright 2002
M2 Communications Ltd.
TELECOMWORLDWIRE...08/06/2002
From LexisNexis
from CED Broadband
Direct, August 7, 2002
K-based mobile operator Orange SA has filed an application
with the Swedish authorities to postpone the deadline of its 3G
mobile network build-up by three years to Dec. 31,2006, the Norwegian
online news provider Nettavisen reports.
Orange reportedly also seeks a reduction of the required network
coverage. It is currently obliged to cover 8,860,000 people but
hopes that 8,300,000 would suffice.
Orange is one of many mobile operators that paid billions of
euros for 3G licenses across Europe. Operators have been forced
to delay or in some cases even drop plans for 3G services due
to lack of technology, funds and customer interest.
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