Eircom pressurises Telia

Eircom has reminded Telia, the Swedish telecom group, of its legal obligation to sell its 14 per cent stake in Eircom

Eircom has reminded Telia, the Swedish telecom group, of its legal obligation to sell its 14 per cent stake in Eircom. A spokesman for Eircom would not comment but pressure on Telia is increasing.

Under the shareholders agreement Telia has to sell its stake before the end of August.