Deutsche Telekom is after Orange NL and France Telecom is officially thinking about it
Rating: gulp, slurp once more time
by Bena Roberts
Deutsche Telekom’s strategy in the Netherlands has been one of eating up small players. First T-Mobile bought the funkiest smallest and most dynamic player in the Netherlands Ben and now its eyes are on Orange NL another innovator in the space.
I have been to the Orange NL offices many a time – but every time I am there the offices are the same but the staff different. It’s an extremely competitive environment and Orange NL is a small, aggressive but only sometimes hits the mark with its promotions.
France Telecom is thinking about it and let’s see what happens. There are many pros and cons to this for both players but its very early days – more as it or if it happens.
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8 Responses to “Deutsche Telekom is after Orange NL and France Telecom is officially thinking about it”
Hi Bena,
Comment made on June 26th, 2007 at 8:32 amWhats the latest news about this. Has Orange NL sold off?
Any imapct on the employees reduction on both sides?
I think its at the “regulation” phase. So it has to be approved first. Sorry, I can’t help more, bena
Comment made on June 26th, 2007 at 8:49 amregulation phase means still it is not sold? and approval from work council and regulatory is pending? right.
Comment made on June 26th, 2007 at 8:54 amI think so. Look - just to be on the safe side I will give the Dutch regulator a call today or maybe Orange and let you know.
Comment made on June 26th, 2007 at 9:16 ambena
Hi Bena,
Did you get any info.
Regards,
Comment made on June 27th, 2007 at 7:47 amYes - I did. Basically its being considered as there is some concern about from “competition authorities”. With this purchase DT will be number 2 player in Holland and Vodafone number 3.. apart from that there was little else being said. I hope it helps, bena
Comment made on June 27th, 2007 at 6:49 pmHi Bena,
Comment made on July 15th, 2007 at 12:47 pmHope you will be good.
Do you know anyone in the mobile telecom industry in NL? like who is working in any mobile phone company?
really appreciate your help..
Thanks.
Telecom Guy- finding out about what is going on with the sale of Orange NL is one thing. But I can’t dish out names of contacts - that is unethical and unprofessional. I have to work very hard to build a professional contact portfolio….
Comment made on July 15th, 2007 at 3:30 pmLeave a Comment