Europe – Page 6
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Network & InfraBITÉ and brown-iposs: bridging the confidence gap for Level 5 RAN automation
Mobile network autonomy need no longer be framed as science fiction, but as an engineering discipline: validate inputs, expose decision logic, and quantify impact before changing the network. Baltic mobile group BITÉ’s RAN field test of brown‑iposs’s CARAT offers an instructive lens on what it really takes to operationalise Level 5 ambitions…
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: Cellnex reorg sees C-suite shuffled; Telxius chief waves goodbye
February 2026 edition: Cellnex tweaks leadership roster with simplified organisational structure; Openreach’s Milligan appointed to top spot; Boldyn promotes US chief to lead at Group level; Telxius CEO exits, as new president reportedly steps in; more…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: MTN’s tower take-back; Eutelsat puts LEO front and centre
Analyst Briefing: MTN plots IHS Towers buy; Eutelsat doubles down on LEO as it calls off Flexsat GEO project; Ardian said to mull Brookfield tie-up for INWIT takeover; more…
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Network & InfraDT adds LEO trio to refreshed satellite IoT platform
German group adds Sateliot, OQ Technology, and Iridium to satellite IoT platform ecosystem, diversifying beyond existing relationship with Skylo and creating an extra LEO layer for deeper/wider coverage.
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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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Network & InfraBelgium yet to finish off its fibre Plan B
Orange Belgium CEO indicates it may not gain clarity on pivotal fibre tie-up with incumbent Proximus until late-2026. Their plan forms part of a major planned reorg of sector that was initiated back in 2023 but remains locked in regulatory review.
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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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Financial & PerformanceVodafone ‘happy’ with INWIT stake despite share slump
Group CEO Margherita Della Valle content with level of interest in Italian towerco despite share price plummeting 20% amid MNO consolidation concerns, and the prospect of a write-down looming…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: EU alters its DNA; fresh satellite plans unveiled
Analyst Briefing: the EU’s Digital Networks Act garners mixed response from digital infra operators and telcos; Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sets wheels in motion for enterprise satellite network; Eutelsat’s ground infra sale blocked after government intervention; more…
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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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Network & InfraInvestor 3i to write down DNS:NET amidst German altnets’ fundraising struggles
3i Infrastructure faces up to fundraising struggles as German fibreco ‘disappoints’ — the latest sign of struggle in the country’s competitive fibre sector…
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M&AFrance’s Free attracts investor interest for potential tower carve-out — report
Iliad-owned telco reportedly exploring the creation of a 50:50 tower joint venture, with build-to-suit covering “several thousand” new towers. Cellnex and Phoenix Tower International among those said to have shown early interest…
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M&AFrance forbids sale of Eutelsat’s ‘strategic’ ground infra unit
Sovereignty-sensitive French government blocks proposed sale of passive ground infrastructure to EQT, citing need to maintain control over “strategic” comms assets. Eutelsat assures the decision will not impact its strategic expansion plans, although it has adjusted its short-term financial targets…
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Network & InfraGreek infra: OTE comes to rescue on gov broadband scheme
Deutsche Telekom’s Greek business takes on full responsibility for delivering the country’s Ultra-Fast Broadband Infrastructure programme as fellow provider Terna Fiber pulls out. Move provides continuity for government plan to bring high-speed links to more than 850,000 rural premises…
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PeoplewatcheuNetworks names new finance chief
European backbone fibre operator names Giancarlo Ferro as its new finance chief. CEO Marisa Trisolino says he will play a “key role” in its European expansion plans, fuelled by 2024 fundraise…
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Network & InfraDT seeks 5G core and IT partners for EC’s IRIS2 space venture
Operator gets things moving on buildout of satellite mega-project’s core IT infrastructure, issuing RFPs around 5G and tech stack.
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M&ARetelit weighs Italian data centre divestment — report
Italian digital infra player reportedly in early stage talks to offload €700m data centre portfolio to pay off debt, amidst increased interest from investors in European data centre assets…
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M&ACellnex finalises French data centre sale
Cellnex completes offload of Towerlink France as the latest step in its simplification drive, following a series of asset sales over the past three years. Vauban aims to create “attractive synergies” by integrating the unit into its digital infra portfolio…
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Network & InfraFinland attracts DayOne to host 560MW data centre
Singapore-based data centre player pushes forward with European expansion plans, with latest Nurmijärvi site set to provide 560MW in IT capacity. The proposal reinforces DayOne’s ambition to become a key Nordics data centre player, as others pour investment into creating additional compute in the region…
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Network & InfraUnder-pressure Telekom Deutschland sets fresh fibre uptake goal
German incumbent aims to light fire under FTTH uptake in bid to revive performance in country’s highly competitive broadband market, and (apparently) persuade regulators it is not slow-pedalling fibre strategy to protect legacy assets.