BRASIL TELECOM PARTICIPACOES A S/ADR

Report of foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Report of foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Report of foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Notification of removal from listing and/or registration on a national securities exchange

Registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 for depositary shares evidenced by American depositary receipts

CYRTE INVESTMENTS BV

CYRTE INVESTMENTS BV

CYRTE INVESTMENTS BV

TELE NORTE LESTE PARTICIPACOES SA

Genesis Asset Managers, LLP

CYRTE INVESTMENTS BV

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Genesis Fund Managers, LLP

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Genesis Fund Managers, LLP

Genesis Fund Managers, LLP

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC