An official announcement is expected in January 2010 and the plant will be set up before the end of the year.
Under the “L'Aquila Ultrabroadband Project” initiative, all 183 buildings on new plots have had ultra broadband connections installed.
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The analogue mobile TV handset holds two SIM cards, and the service is free to subscribers.
Allied Technologies is selling off 25.1% of the Netstar Group to empowerment partners.
The cellular giant's project will extend to police stations and driving centres.
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