Telecoms In Brief: Netia; TPSA; Government says yes to Dialog deal

The new service called Net24 is accessible to users of both analog and digital phone lines. (Parkiet, p.4) ... The Idea network, owned by Telekomunikacja Polska SA (TPSA), introduced wireless broadband Internet access on Thursday through the use of W-LAN technology. At the moment, the service is available in 40 hot spots across the country, although the company plans to create another 150 by the end of the year. (Parkiet, p.4) ... The State Treasury supported plans to sell Telefonia Dialog, a company 100% controlled by KGHM Polska Miedź, to a sector investor. The short list of investors interested in buying Dialog includes the telecom operator Netia and four financial investors. The Treasury will decide on the suitable investor after first receiving a motion from KGHM. (Parkiet, p.4) E.B.