For Telecoms in Europe, Turf Battles Are Escalating, The New York Times, 14 Mar 2005

“Before the telecommunications bubble burst in 2000, blockbuster acquisitions were the only way that Europe's former phone monopolies could get into new geographic territory. Now the telecom giants are taking the much more modest route of crossing borders to sell Internet services, and rising competition has meant lower prices and improved service for businesses and consumers.�

Full story at http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/14/business/worldbusiness/14telecom.html?ex=1268456400&en=739c583d5fbfefd6&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt