Europe
BT’s ‘free’ premium-sports strategy refutes established pay-TV and multiplay market truths
BT’s announcement that it will offer its forthcoming premium-sports channels free of charge to all of its broadband customers lays down the gauntlet in what is set to be a ferocious tussle between the UK’s largest telco and dominant pay-TV provider Sky. The DTH operator recently labeled BT a “gorilla in puppy’s clothing,” and with… Read more
Service revenue will show its true colors at last
We are seeing more and more operators announcing new handset-financing programs. Part of the reason for this is that they are attempting to move away from the burden of handset subsidies. Additionally, operators may also be preparing for the upcoming changes to the revenue-recognition standard that will, if implemented, have a significant impact on their… Read more
It’s now or never: Tele2 gets out of Russia while the getting’s good
Up until last year, Tele2 was in the habit of referring to its Russian operation as its engine of growth. Quarter after quarter, Tele2 Russia consistently provided the greatest number of new customers for the group, beating out more established operations like that in its home market of Sweden; it added over 2 million new… Read more
