All EMEA Infra articles – Page 3
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Strategy & ChangeSpain moves to Plan III after space comms setback
Failure of Madrid-based satco Hisdesat’s latest spacecraft underlines how in the fast-evolving space infra sector, a multi-year, nationally significant strategic plan can be knocked off course by a particle just millimetres in diameter.
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Public AffairsThe EU’s DNA has landed, but receives lukewarm industry response
While telco groups have welcomed the prospect of spectrum reform to provide greater investment certainty, copper switch-off plans and a new approach to ‘fair share’ earn a far more mixed reception…
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Suppliers & SCMTelcos face multibillion-euro rip-and-replace project as Brussels moves to ban high-risk vendors
In depth: European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen considers the time is now to take network supply chain security “seriously”, laying out proposals to ban vendors deemed ‘high-risk’. Network operators stand to foot a multibillion-euro rip-and-replace bill, with some only recently signing kit deals with Chinese suppliers…
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M&AAltice reportedly preps XpFibre sale amid ongoing pruning of debt
Patrick Drahi-controlled Altice said to be readying for first round bids for its French fibreco, with an enterprise valuation of €9bn. XpFibre joins a list of Altice companies lined up for sale…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: data centre debt piling up; fibre buyers and sellers
Analyst Briefing: maincubes and Polarise among latest data centre players to receive debt financing, amidst growing concerns over the role of private credit in the sector; CVC Capital Partners buys up French and Swiss fibre assets; Altice reportedly restarts process to offload OXG Glasfaser stake…
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Network & InfraSpain doubles up on AI Gigafactory proposal
Spanish government to build chunk of proposed AI Gigafactory compute at a second Madrid data centre, with the nation’s capital said to be moving to back the project alongside operators Telefónica and MásOrange…
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Public AffairsEU resetting copper switch-off to ‘mandatory but conditional’ 2035, pressuring slow-mo incumbents
In depth: leaked draft of EC Digital Networks Act reveals copper shutdown ambitions delayed by five years. Incumbent, copper-overweight operators like Deutsche Telekom look set to face heat if new enforcement capabilities introduced. Other highlights include spectrum trading, easing up on regional consolidation, and streamlining oversight…
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Network & InfraIndus Towers progresses prep for African infra incursion
Giant Indian towerco creates Nigerian and Zambian units, bringing intriguing regional match-up against likes of American Tower, IHS, and Helios a step closer…
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: VIRTUS fills CEO role; Eutelsat selects connectivity lead
January 2026 edition: UK’s VIRTUS Data Centres installs ex-Global Switch exec at the helm; Open Dutch Fiber names ex-Eurofiber Netherlands boss as CEO; Deutsche Telekom installs CEOs for European towerco carve-outs; more…
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M&ACVC to bulk up in digital infra with Celeste buy
Dutch investor moves to add further French fibre assets and European data centres to its portfolio, after entering exclusive talks to take over French enterprise-focused digital infra player…
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Venturing & Investmentsmaincubes eyes fresh infra mega-projects after €2.5bn fundraise
DTCP-backed data centre operator seeks to accelerate construction of additional data centres (with a focus on Germany) and expansion of existing facilities after securing €2.5bn from new and existing lenders…
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Network & InfraGreek fibre: United scores 2025 goals
Fibre business of regional telco player United Group outperforms footprint expansion target for 2025.
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PeoplewatchTower group Radius picks ex-Telefónica exec to lead strategy
Radius Global Infrastructure appoints Laura Fernández to a dual operations/strategy leadership role, seeking to bring decision-making closer to European clients as it seeks to continue expanding on the continent…
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M&AAltice seeks buyers for OXG Glasfaser as co-owner Vodafone sees promise — report
Patrick Drahi-owned Altice has reportedly revived efforts to exit German fibre JV, even as Vodafone highlights improved build momentum…
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Venturing & InvestmentsMacquarie backs DT data centre partner Polarise
Private equity giant adds German data centre player to its European AI infra portfolio, with bulk of investment to go towards kitting out Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA’s €1bn ‘AI factory’…
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Venturing & InvestmentsKKR, Oak Hill funnel $1.9bn into European data centre platform
Private equity duo commit additional capital to Global Technical Realty, seeking to fuel expansion in new and existing European markets. The financing sees KKR continue its multi-billion bet on data centres…
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PeoplewatchBosses now installed at DT’s new European tower carve-outs
Leaders now in place at DT’s startup tower interests in Croatia, Greece, and Hungary — helping the Group create a fresh bundle of assets that could form part of future European infra mega-merger.
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PeoplewatchVodafone’s European satco takes step towards launch with first hire
‘SatCo’ joint venture with AST SpaceMobile drafts in Vodafone’s innovation head Daniel Thomas.
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Network & InfraHisdesat assesses damage after SpainSat space debris collision
Hisdesat shareholder Indra reports “space particle” has collided with SpainSat NG II, one of two satellites set to provide mission-critical comms for the Spanish government and others…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: satcos shuttle forward with expansion; tower buys trickle in
Latest on EMEA digital infra: Indra finalises Hispasat buy as it expands satellite ambitions; AST SpaceMobile sends BlueBird 6 to the stars; Phoenix Tower International and Stonepeak purchase fresh tower assets; SoftBank firms up plans for DigitalBridge takeover…