Shift towards greater consolidation on telecoms industry. - According to telecommunications consultants, IDATE, the emergence of Internet companies in the telecommunications industry and falling revenues have made it necessary for telecoms operators to join forces. Subsequently, 2013 is expected to see greater consolidation and diversification across the industry in Europe. From 2008 to 2013, telecoms operators in the five major European markets lost 12% of consolidated turnover. The main...