EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 132
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People
Magenta’s ten-year CEO exits, Diehl steps up
Bierwirth credited with Magenta turnaround; Diehl tasked with convergence acceleration.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica joins Generation Valuable initiative, targets inclusivity drive
Mentoring programme aims to create a “community of disabled talent” to foster inclusivity.
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Premium
Deegan calls for tax respite in Spain
VfS CEO laments what he sees as the most punitive tax regime in Europe. Claims more could be done to encourage consolidation. Praises government efforts to help finance 5G rollout.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT taps Mobile Viewpoint for 5G Commonwealth broadcasts
BBC’s Commonwealth Games coverage supported by 5G and tech from BT partners.
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Premium
Vodafone people moves: Vi’s transformation rolls on
Senior Vi changes continue, with a fresh Operations Director from Bharti Airtel to join the new CEO.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica set for €1bn+ tax refund
Spanish state told to hand over upwards of €1bn to operator for overpaid taxes in decade-long dispute.
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M&A
TIM clears shareholder hurdle for INWIT stake sale
Vodafone to remain largest shareholder after TIM reduces stake.
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People
Safaricom names new chair as Joseph turns to Ethiopia
Michael Joseph steps down to director role to enable greater focus on “crucial” early years in Ethiopia.
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Network & Infrastructure
India’s long-awaited 5G auction draws to a close
Vi rounds off the top-three bidders, picking up 6.2GHz in spectrum.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefonica, Liberty unveil fibre JV with InfraVia Capital
Virgin Media O2 owners agree new 50:50 JV with investment firm to fund greenfield FTTP rollout.
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Strategy & Change
Safaricom spreads out on fibre, targets seven-figure connections
Kenyan operator wants to grow its FTTP/FTTB footprint by five times in mid to long term.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone’s German fibre JV in ‘next phase’
Vodafone Germany reportedly expects binding offers for fibre-building venture next month.
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Vodafone eyes open RAN integration evolution
Head of Open RAN Francisco Martín outlines Group’s vision for systems integration.
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Operations
“Nobody wins” as BT strike commences
BT and Openreach staff down tools on Friday and Monday.
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Financial & Performance
BT rocked by Virgin Media loss as MVNO revenue slumps
BT Wholesale’s mobile revenue drops 75% year-on-year after Virgin Media completes Vodafone migration.
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Financial & Performance
Q2 FY22: Group “over-delivering” claims Álvarez-Pallete
Executive Chairman hails Q2 FY22 turnover growth across all Group businesses.
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Premium
Jansen confident as VM O2 steps up fibre challenge
BT Group CEO is upbeat, but not complacent, about FTTP.
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BT Q1 FY22–23: ‘Green shoots’ emerging from B2B rubble but investors take fright
Positive headline numbers do little to mask atrophy at Enterprise and Global. City investors badly spooked before and after, despite arguably positive tone and maintained forward guidance.
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Financial & Performance
Vi equity conversion will take “some time” yet
“Technical issues” to be resolved, says communications minister.