Microsoft, Telefonica team up
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The software giant Microsoft and Spanish-language telecommunications multinational Telefonica have agreed to develop technological and commercial initiatives jointly, the companies said Tuesday. The agreement will allow Microsoft to use Telefonica communication services in its countries of operation as well as improve Telefonica's information systems, the companies said in a statement. The companies said they would also develop wireless services, such as one that would allow Hotmail users to send e-mail messages from mobile phones, and try to increase the broadband market, which offers faster access to the Internet.