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M&ATelefónica in talks to re-acquire Spanish microwave infra assets — report
Operator reportedly in negotiations to take over Lineox from Asterion Industrial Partners, as it seeks to improve infra control and resilience under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra’s strategic plan.
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M&ATelefónica buys SAP specialist Altim in latest B2B bolt-on
Telefónica acquires Spanish technology consulting business, highlighting Altim’s SAP experience and strategic alignment as an opportunity to further expand its suite of B2B applications.
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M&ATelefónica, Vodafone Spain close out Fiberpass stake sale
Telco duo finalise divestment of a 40% stake in their Spanish fibre joint venture to AXA Investment Managers, enabling them to reduce debt and advance their distinct fibre strategies…
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M&AYasser Shaker: Orange ready to ‘grow again’ in Africa
MWC26: After a ten-year break in M&A activity, Orange has made a “conscious decision” to grow again in Africa.
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M&A‘Loosen the leash’: Telefónica’s Murtra repeats call for telco M&A rethink
MWC26: Spanish group’s Executive Chairman Marc Murtra again urges European regulators to loosen the shackles on telco deal-making.
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M&AVodafone Romania trades quality for quantity as it climbs to second
Redistributed TRMC assets have closed the gap between Vodafone and market leader Orange, but decimated the operator’s mobile ARPU…
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M&ABrazil’s Vivo eyes fibre deals in bid for Total loyalty
Operator’s Chief Executive Christian Gebara cites continued interest in acquisitions that would boost its position as Brazil’s number-one fibre provider, and save cost on build. Identifying a good deal within the country’s huge mass of broadband players remains a challenge, however.
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M&AUK’s nexfibre goes big, gets Substantial
Deep dive: nexfibre’s planned takeover of Substantial Group, parent of infra rival Netomnia, is the UK’s first billion pound-plus fibre altnet transaction and may open the floodgates to long-anticipated consolidation in the fragmented, scale-hungry sector. Chief Executive Rajiv Datta speaks to TelcoTitans about how the deal boosts its challenge to incumbent Openreach on wholesale fibre.
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M&AVodafone pulls out of Netherlands as Liberty takes control
In depth: Liberty Global will take full control of VodafoneZiggo en route to a Sunrise‑style spin‑out of a new Benelux entity, while Vodafone steps back with a minority holdco stake in its latest European portfolio reshaping…
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M&AEC cites need for ‘European champions’ as merger guidelines review looms
In depth: Anticipation builds as first sighting of revised EU merger guidelines is slated for April, and telcos are busy lobbying for an M&A rule change…
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M&AArdian said to reignite INWIT takeover talks, with Brookfield as backup
French investment fund reported to be working on a joint bid with Brookfield Asset Management to acquire Italian towerco INWIT, in a move that would oust Vodafone-backed Vantage…
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M&AUK: Freedom Fibre-Truespeed combine as cashed-up consolidator
In-depth: Strongly-backed, M&A-proven duo merging to create scaled, integrated altnet with 400,000+ footprint in England, boasting rare financial headroom in debt-laden sector, and positioned to drive further consolidation (and fill a Netomnia void?)…
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M&ATelefónica Chile becomes latest unit to go in Group’s Hispam exit
Group waves goodbye to Chilean operating business, as Millicom and Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holdings agree a joint takeover. Move means the Group has only two more markets to exit, to finish a long-running retreat from the Hispam region…
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M&AMacquarie looks to advance KCOM sale — report
Investment group said to bring in Perella Weinberg Partners to drive forward a sale of Hull-based telco. Creditors reportedly pushing for a sale, as competitive and financial challenges have put pressure on KCOM…
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M&ATalk of Greek infra mega-merger played down
State utility PPC denies suggestions it is in talks over a deal that could turbo-charge its recent assault on the Greek telecoms market.
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M&AVodafone to ‘keep looking’ at Vantage stake as European tower scene evolves
Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle satisfied with Vantage performance, but acknowledges that consolidation is changing the landscape in several markets, and the ‘appropriate position’ for the Group’s towerco interests may also shift…
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M&AMTN in negotiations over IHS Towers takeover
African telco in talks to take back full control of previously divested tower assets through acquisition of IHS Towers. A deal would open another chapter in the pair’s difficult relationship…
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M&ATelefónica bids farewell to Colombia; cut-price Millicom deal wrapped up
Retrenching group completes sale of Colombian business to Millicom, ending a project stretching back to mid-2000s BellSouth and Colombia Telecom buyouts. Deal value is significantly lower than first suggested, in reflection of volatility that has prompted Group to end its Colombian presence (and perform broader Hispanoamérica exit)…
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M&AEurofiber continues M&A spree with LuxNetwork buy
European B2B fibre and data centre services player takes over Luxembourg-based backbone operator, with 400G-ready network highlighted as means to strengthen its regional footprint. The buy is the latest in Eurofiber’s series of “opportunistic” acquisitions…
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M&Anexfibre set to win race for Netomnia — reports
Deep dive: Liberty/Telefónica‑backed netco said to be finalising a £2bn deal for UK’s #2 altnet, with confirmation as soon as this week… but what does it mean for nexfibre, VM O2, fibre rivals?