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Oh I-mode, Where Art Thou?
Jul 10 2001 09:25 AM PDT
PROFILE |
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KPN Mobile is hoping to pioneer third-generation wireless services in Europe, and is lining up some powerful partners to help. The wireless communications subsidiary of parent Royal KPN, the company has 13.4 million subscribers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium -- where KPN Mobile holds 3G licenses -- the company is working with NTT DoCoMo (Japan's leading mobile provider) to bring i-mode 3G wireless services to its subscribers. It also owns 15% of the UK 3G license held by Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa. Royal KPN, the top telecom services provider in the Netherlands, owns 85% of KPN Mobile, and NTT DoCoMo owns 15%.
COMPETITION |
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Belgacom SA (dossier)
Deutsche Telekom AG (DT)
Libertel N.V. (LTEL)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 5,518.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 213.5%
Employees: 6,424
Revenue per employee: $859,075.34
KEY PEOPLE |
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Diederik Karsten
CEO
Ed Kraaijenzank
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Maanplein 5
2516 The Hague, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-70-332-34-26
Fax: 31-70-332-44-85
Online: Web Site
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