PARIS -- This agreement, which was just signed on April 14, 2005, restates the principles that formed the basis of the contract signed in June 2004 with OMER Telecom (Breizh mobile), including:
Rates based on the "retail minus" principle; An operational and architecture model identical to the MVNO agreements already signed, as the TELE2 MVNO* owns no network elements. This agreement, along with those already signed by Orange, will significantly increase wireless penetration in France, and stimulate a stronger, more dynamic market in lines with the goals of the public authorities, the French Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART), and the Council on Competition.
Orange is making a contribution under very satisfactory conditions that demonstrate the quality and attractiveness of the services it offers in this emergency wholesale market.
Orange is also pleased that TELE2 has announced that it is withdrawing its request for arbitration with the ART.
Orange SA
Tele2 AB