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France Telecom buys Spain's Amena
France Telecom has announced it is to
buy Spanish mobile operator Amena,
signalling what could be a new wave of
consolidation within the industry.
France's state-owned telecoms giant
will pay 6.4bn euros (£4.4bn; $7.7bn)
for 80% of Amena, which is owned by
Spanish fixed-line operator Auna.
France Telecom said the deal with Amena
would boost cash flow within a year
because of increased efficiencies.
On Monday, Irish operator Eircom bought
mobile firm Meteor for 420m euros.
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