France Telecom looks to Africa for growth: firm outbids rivals to be in key markets; perils of overpaying
Article Abstract:
France Telecom S.A. is expanding its presence in Africa to counter slower growth in Europe. The African market comprises 6%, or $4.3 bil, of France Telecom's revenue per year. France Telecom outbid other firms for deals to operate in Niger and Kenya, and is attempting to secure a majority stake in Ghana Telecom's privatization.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Acquisitions & mergers, Marketing procedures, Africa, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Marketing, International aspects, Company marketing practices, France Telecom S.A., FTE
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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France hangs up on sole bidder for fourth mobile-phone license
Article Abstract:
The French government rejected the only bid offered for a third-generation telecommunications license from Iliad S.A., an Internet start-up, stating that it did not meet the necessary financial criteria.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
France, Government regulation, Telegraph & other communications, Internet service providers, Wireless communications, Internet service provider, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Wireless communication systems, Mobile communication systems, Wireless technology, Third generation wireless technology
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, France, Communications industry
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