Netia flirts big name operators as its allies in telecom bid

The fixed line operator is currently waiting for the Telecommunication and Postal Regulation Office (URTiP) to announce the tender for free frequencies. "Our partners are large international mobile phone operators, which have the necessary know-how and potential to play a significant role on the Polish market," explained Wojciech Mądalski, president of Netia. According to market rumors, among the investors could be TIM, TeliaSonera, Telefonica and Hutchinson. They would be willing to cooperate with Netia, because, "We are a good sector partner with our own network, staff and clients, as well as local experience and familiarity with the regulatory framework," explained Mądalski. Analysts believe that Netia has good chances to establish such an alliance, as large telecoms finally have money, while Poland is a prospective market for them. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 9) M.M.