Netia applies for UMTS frequencies, analysts doubtful

Although analysts would like to see Netia offer integrated services of fixed line, mobile and Internet, they all agree such a plan is beyond the company's capacity. "I still believe this is bad news for the company. Whoever the fourth operator would be, he would have problems in making it feasible. If this is Netia, which does not have experience in offering mobile services, not mentioning UMTS, there is nothing to discuss. With all respect, this venture is too big," claims Michał Marczak of DI BRE. The company has not revealed its plans, but Netia's president Wojciech Mądalski said that it will continue with its plans together with its current partner, Novator. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 6) A.K.