All Deutsche Glasfaser articles – Page 4
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Partnerships & AlliancesEWE ‘committed’ to Telekom Deutschland fibre JV
‘Complaint of non-admission’ submitted to Federal Court of Justice after it revoked approval of TDE-EFE joint venture late last year. Glasfaser Nordwest was deemed “illegal” following controversial 2019 launch
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Venturing & InvestmentsDT venturing execs formalise digital infra vehicle
DTCP CEO Vento quietly launches Digital Transformation Capital Partners, an independent venturing unit with a European infrastructure bent. Shared management sees Vento and Klima at the helm, but new names also in leadership. Registrations in Germany, and Luxembourg, with Dutch assets in the portfolio.
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Network & InfraVodafone CEO open to fibre JVs in Germany
Read exploring off-balance sheet financing and infrastructure partnerships to meet FTTP demand. Retains the love for HFC, however; believes network upgrades across cable footprint will meet consumers’ broadband requirements for some time yet. Della Valle pointedly notes that mid-term capex fixed guidance does not include FTTP buildouts.
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PremiumDT heads down under for fibre mate
Australia’s IFM named as Gigabit investment partner following long period of speculation. Move adds to TDE CEO Gopalan’s box of tricks as he seeks to pragmatically accelerate the Group’s slow-building fibre deployment. Startup JV embedded with various protective measures for DT, such as balance sheet deconsolidation, and long-term/standalone strategic ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: VfD’s joy over Telekom Deutschland fibre ruling
VfD gets one up on rival Telekom Deutschland over FTTP; VfUK flags progress in trials with Ericsson on reducing massive MIMO energy consumption.
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Public AffairsTelekom Deutschland’s regional fibre JV rocked by court ruling
Düsseldorf court backs claims by Vodafone and rival altnet that Deutsche Glasfaser is “hindering competition” in FTTP space. 2019 regulatory clearance overturned. Operations progressing as normal, however.
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Network & InfraDT looks to the future with German ‘fiberisation’
Group’s Dido Blankenburg sees connecting homes as the next big debate. BNetzA highlights need for lighter fibre regulation and cooperation among market players.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: Deutsche Glasfaser taps Vodafone again
New MNC marketing head at Vodafone Business. Two more Vodafone Germany execs head to fibre altnet Deutsche Glasfaser. Vodafone Hungary appoints replacement Deputy CEO for pivoting Budai.
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PeoplewatchFormer O2 and Vodafone duo take helm at Deutsche Glasfaser
O2 Germany’s ex-CEO Thorsten Dirks takes top-spot at fibre altnet. Vodafone Broadband Director Ruben Queimano named CCO, expanding existing Vodafone alumni presence in Deutsche Glasfaser leadership.
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Network & InfraTelefónica links with Allianz on FTTP infrastructure
50:50 wholesale JV targets rural and semi-rural areas with fibre rollout. Majority of $5bn investment to be raised by bank loans. “Non-consolidated structure” reduces Group exposure.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: content reined in; Deutsche Glasfaser builds up
Group continues to keep tight rein on content expenses, for now. Upstart Deutsche Glasfaser completes two-into-one M&A bulk-up. Voic-ification continues to be a key area of innovation focus.
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PremiumEfficiency now name-of-game in German FTTP rollout
Average cost-per-premises passed dips below €1,000, with further efficiencies anticipated. Agile IT and advance fibre planning supporting an accelerated rollout and streamlined back-office processes. Höttges ready and willing to buy wholesale and collaborate to build fibre momentum with progress on EWE and Stuttgart partnerships flagged.
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PremiumDeutsche Glasfaser get KKR agreement
Vodafone Germany (VfD) fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) partner Deutsche Glasfaser is set to bulk up
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PremiumTelekom Deutschland tries out fibre-sharing with Deutsche Glasfaser
First pilot in Lüdinghausen covers households and businesses. Harmonisation of technology and processes underway. Similar collaboration in other municipalities if pilot proves successful.
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PremiumVodafone Germany’s Deutsche Glasfaser tie-up eyes new territory
NatCo embarks on ‘lease and operate’ partnership. Two parties aim to connect “entire municipalities” with fibre.
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PremiumGerman broadband infrastructure market narrows as EQT Infrastructure acquires Inexio
The breadth of Germany’s broadband infrastructure market continued to narrow following the acquisition of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) player Inexio by EQT Infrastructure.
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Strategy & ChangeGermany’s broadband market continues to consolidate
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, following completion of Vodafone Germany’s (VfD) controversial and trans-formative Unitymedia takeover (Vodafonewatch, #178).
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PremiumTelekom Deutschland facing tough broadband market competition
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, offering up the prospect of yet stiffer competition for Telekom Deutschland as it battles to maintain share (see separate report).
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