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Article: Telecom in Western Europe: problems or progress? (Across Europe).(Brief Article)
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- European Telecom
- Article date:
- July 1, 2003
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Western Europe closely mirrors North America as a market of major interest to the international telecom service provider and equipment supply communities. However, analyst firm Probe Group suggests there is concern about the economy's impact on carriers and suppliers.
"Economists disagree whether Western Europe is in a recovery mode or recession," stated Probe analyst Frank Barbetta. "Some upward trends appeared to take shape on a selective national or vertical sector basis in late 2002. Positive thinkers suggest potential growth could start region-wide through 2003 and 2004, albeit possibly in a somewhat timid or tepid fashion."
Barbetta reports that a ...