Europe – Page 11
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Network & Infrastructure
Telekom Deutschland tools up with IQGeo to accelerate pace of FTTP rollout
German NatCo hails automation benefits of Comsof Fiber software as part of FTTH Factory process.
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M&A
Cordiant finds Czech mates for wireless infra business
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure completes three acquisitions to strengthen and expand the “multi-asset platform” play of České Radiokomunikace, its wireless and broadcast asset in the Czech Republic.
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Suppliers & SCM
BT Sourced chief: procuretech Globality now ‘core’ to Group buying
Cyril Pourrat heralds autonomous sourcing specialist as “way beyond indirect”; now handling two-thirds of BT Sourced spend. Foresees procuretech platform consolidation, driven by AI and users…
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone’s budget brand faces up to ‘aggressive’ UK competition
Talkmobile sub-brand posts massive increase in users and revenue in latest financials, but Vodafone’s rivals continue to dominate UK value mobile scene.
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Elsewhere in Germany: 1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up
1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts
Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts.
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Elsewhere in Europe: DT takes Magenta Moments to sixth market
DT takes Magenta Moments to sixth market.
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Elsewhere in Infra-Tech: Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build
Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build.
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Financial & Performance
TelcoX study: Deutsche Telekom closes out 2023 as Europe’s only telecoms alpha
Recent years’ breakaway of Deutsche Telekom from the European telco peloton is one of key themes highlighted in TelcoX EMEA CSP and ecosystem Leadership & Performance Report.
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M&A
Vodafone CZ wishing for winning ticket with SAZKAmobil acquisition
Outgoing CEO Petr Dvořák delivers parting gift by agreeing to acquire MVNO from billionaire Karel Komarek’s lottery giant Allwyn/SAZKA. In-tray will also includes pending T-Mobile CZ fibre tie-up…
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile Poland adds a sixth player to fibre infra team
Polish operator remains happy to rely on third-party wholesale tie-ups as a base for wireline and converged service expansion, adding open access player Polski Światłowód Otwarty to its supply base.
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DT expands Brazilian business-to-business MVNO
Telekom Deutschland’s Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Brazil unit launches SD-WAN and M2M services.
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Elsewhere in Germany: 1&1 to activate mobile services
1&1 to activate mobile services after O2 allows 5G roaming tweak.
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Elsewhere in Spain: TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities
TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities to support IPTV and OTT, and conducts tests with cinfo to automate broadcasting production.
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Elsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Systems doubles up with NVIDIA on digital twins software
T-Systems doubles up with NVIDIA on digital twins software.
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M&A
Spain makes “strategic” move for 10% stake in Telefónica
Spanish government set to become the operator’s largest shareholder, with move framed as “of essential importance” to defending national interests. Purchase follows stc’s controversial entry as a Telefónica shareholder, as its European expansion drive continues.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telekom Deutschland on track to pass ten million premises in 2024
German NatCo maintains flagship FTTP goal, although driving take‑up remains a challenge.
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Venturing & Investments
European Investment Bank funnels €175m into German rural fibre
Northern Fibre Holding Group increases fibre build scope with fresh EU funding. Owner UBS keen to continue investing in the country, noting public funding as crucial to success.