France Telecom News

Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

France Telecom SA is in talks to purchase part of billionaire Naguib Sawiris's stake in their Egyptian mobile-phone venture, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Orascom Telecom Media & Technology Holding SAE, an Egyptian mobile phone services company, said it is in advanced talks with France Telecom SA "regarding the future" of Egyptian Co.

MPLS and Ethernet World Congress -- Among the various topics here on the show floor , speculation was rife about the future of Nokia Siemens Networks 's Carrier Ethernet assets.

The M2M market is growing rapidly in the cellular industry and is being used by a number of mobile network operators in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region in particular.

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In line with its "digital coach" strategy, Orange has partnered with the Cned, the European leader in distance education, to support the development of educational practices in language learning.

Orange Austria had estimated 2011 revenues of approximately 500 million and a total customer base of 2.3 million mobile users at the end of 2011.

The company is engaged in providing Internet, television, mobile and all digital services.

Vodafone Group Plc decided to abandon an attempt to merge its Greek unit with rival Wind Hellas after facing European Union regulatory opposition.

France Telecom SA 's stock had its "reduce" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Nomura in a research note issued to investors on Friday.

BT Group plc , Hutchison 3G Austria GmbH , Elisa Corp. , TDC A/S and Mobistar SA are the tasty snacks on today's regional news menu.

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. agreed to buy Orange Austria in a deal valued at 1.3 billion euros , adding to more than $31 billion of investments in overseas mobile-phone operations.

France Telecom Orange isn't afraid of broadband competition and its commitment to spend 300-350 million euros shows that it is ready to fight.

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Apax Partners LLP plans to raise 1.4 billion Swiss francs of loans and bonds for its leveraged buyout of France Telecom SA's Orange Switzerland mobile-phone unit, said two people with knowledge of the deal.

Agnico-Eagle Mines : The shares closed at $34.47, down $1.02 or 2.87% on the day.

Some numbers out today that underscore the challenge telecoms operators have had in attracting customers to their pay-TV platforms, including the newer services like IPTV, against competition from incumbent TV providers and the growing allure of over-the-top services, from Netflix to YouTube.

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