
New reports suggest Telefónica bosses are mulling a bid

M2M opportunities are up there for clever communications providers, Fleur Doidge finds

Madrid plays hosts to 4G test

Mobile firms to share infrastructure in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Germany

Europe-wide strategy expected to reduce operating costs and improve provision of mobile services

Mostly down to iPhone and BlackBerry, says operator

Rollout of high-speed optical network highlights increased demand for bandwidth across Europe
But 4g on the cards if 02 rollout beginning next year is successful
Fast 3.5g connections will no longer be limited to downloads