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M&AAmerican Tower CEO sees 'nothing compelling' to tempt splashing out on M&A
After offloading assets in Mexico, Poland, and possibly India, American Tower has little interest in international acquisitions to expand footprint.
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Venturing & InvestmentsIFM backs SUPA smart building InfraCo
AUD 50m private equity investment boosts new player’s converged infrastructure model for multi-dwelling buildings.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom commits to Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda
STE, JICA, and Sumitomo add signature to collaboration agreement as state seeks to further Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.
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Financial & PerformanceBII lauds digital infra investment impact in tough economic climate
BII CEO Nick O’Donohoe sees private sector funding as critical to delivering long-term, sustainable solutions that grants alone cannot provide.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates and JVs: INWIT gives Milan underground connectivity
INWIT gives Milan underground connectivity boost.
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Suppliers & SCMVi finances prompt questions from would-be 5G kit partners
Indian operator claims progress in OEM deliberations, but reports suggest Ericsson and Nokia are proceeding with caution.
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PremiumVi hunts for funds in latest survival plan
Indian operator reportedly set to earn further equity infusion from Vodafone.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT Sourced enhances supply chain insight with worker tech partnership
Procurement business ties with Labor Solutions to directly gather data from supplier workforce.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom under renewed EU pressure to ditch Huawei
Brussels to publish report criticising Germany for not doing enough to reduce reliance on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom will reportedly be named as telco laggard when it comes to loosening ties with Chinese equipment suppliers.
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OperationsT-Mobile Poland opens technology hub in Warsaw
New unit joins DT’s growing network of technology hubs. Polish NatCo plans to hire 500 IT and network technology specialists over next three years.
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Network & InfrastructureVi and peers wary of India plans for satellite communications
Mobile operators wary of new satellite players launching services unencumbered by costs and restrictions experienced by traditional players.
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M&AInfratil placed to take full control of One NZ
New Zealand-based infra investor acquires 49.95% stake from Brookfield, taking its holding to 99%.
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PremiumVi cash crisis piles pressure on tower partners, investors
Indus Towers seeing some success in debt recovery from Vodafone‑backed operator, but more work to be done.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates and JVs: Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul
Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul.
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PremiumVodafone and Sumitomo get closer with Economy of Things venture
New IoT-driven venture will combine the Japanese conglomerate’s investment with the operator’s Digital Asset Broker platform to develop services for the automotive industry.
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PremiumVodafone Peoplewatch: new OpCo CEO amid changes in Europe
April 2023 update: Series of changes include new Albania CEO and senior swaps in Greece and Hungary.
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PremiumT-Sys furthers Indian expansion with new Bengaluru hub
New offices open in Umiya Business Bay at Cessna Business park, Bengaluru, alongside expansion of delivery capacity in pune.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates & JVs: INWIT energy management system deemed healthy
INWIT energy management system deemed healthy.
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Strategy & ChangeOne NZ extends Vodafone separation
CEO Jason Paris heralds April rebrand as evidence of owner backing and clear blue water between One and Vodafone.