The state reportedly considers asking domestic mobile operators to pay for UMTS licenses outright this year, instead of paying in ten installments over 10 years, Czech Press Agency reported yesterday. Note that Eurotel, Cesky Telecom’s 51%-owned subsidiary, and T-Mobile, Ceske radiokomunikace’s 39%-owned subsidiary, should pay CZK 3.54 bil. and CZK 3.81 bil. for their licenses, respectively.
Neutral unless further details are released.
Jan Hajek