Global visionaries put plans on hold as industry nurses hangover from the party Expansion may not become a priority again until next year, and rationalisation is the order of the day. But when the dust settles, underlying demand could still support a $200bn market | Read Broadband access High risks in the great digital divide The US, South Korea and France are using bold initiatives in broadband deployment to invigorate their e-commerce and online entertainment sectors, but the technology's adoption in most other countries remains weak and patchy Telecoms fraud Industry fighting back to stem big revenue losses Telecom fraud comes in many forms, but the most serious offences are carried out by organised criminals attracted by easy money to be made from global networks, with little personal risk Pan-European networks Telecoms boot sale tempts a spending glut Low-priced offers may look appealing, but telecoms bargains are not always what they seem 3G in Europe Advanced handsets are still in short supply Manx Telecom sets the pace in European race to launch third-generation services