It's a pretty major recommendation. If the commission can push it through, it will have a major impact as roaming is a hugely profitable business. It's pretty bad news for the network operators.

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Vodafone stands out over fellow 3G operators in mature markets.

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Nineteen percent of homes in Western Europe are already cellular-only. Cellular operators should be encouraged to see that a further 18 percent of cellular users with fixed telephones are also considering disconnecting that fixed line. Younger users will be key targets for cellular operators, with older users in family units showing strong interest in triple plays and quad plays.

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It's really a case of don't shoot the messenger.

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There were two key trends in the global wireless market in 2005. First, emerging markets contributed phenomenal levels of subscriber growth. In particular, Russia, India and Indonesia saw major growth in new users in 2005, up 40-50 percent over 2004 levels.

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Nineteen percent of homes in Western Europe are already 'cellular-only'; cellular operators should be encouraged to see that a further 18 percent of cellular users with fixed telephones are also considering disconnecting that fixed line.

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