Finland's Wireless Fast Track Thanks in large measure to mobile handset pacesetter Nokia, this small nation, about the size of Montana with a population of some 5 million people, is where the rest of the world looks for wireless guidance. But so far no one is willing to put it together. Printer friendly version.
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NTT DoCoMo Inc. Earlier, Vodafone said it will take additional 20 percent stakes in both Japan Telecom and J-Phone Communications from British Telecommunications PLC, with the acquisitions to be completed by July. In addition, Vodafone will take stakes of around 4.9 percent in J-Phone Communications' regional units from BT, with completion scheduled for August. With the backing of Vodafone, hopes have emerged of increased competition. However, he also noted that Vodafone's emphasis may lie on its global strategy, aiming to gain access through the increased stake to Japanese technology that can be used in its other operations. I think Vodafone will try to acquire know-how and technologies, and introduce them to Europe.