Alan,
France Télécom's neither state owned nor a monopoly.
It was privatised quite some time ago at this stage - you can check its stock quotes on the Euronext: FTE or NYSE
: FTE. It's also the parent of Orange (large European Mobile operator)
As for monopoly status, it may be dominant, but it's no more a state owned monopoly than BT in the UK is.
FT may still own the copper infrastructure, but you've access to umpteen carrier preselect, wholesale DSL, unbundled providers etc etc. Same as in the UK, US or elsewhere.
Last edited by djk; 07/19/07 07:18 PM.
