All Europe articles – Page 44
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B2BCanny T-Mobile Poland whole-buys its way to ten million premises footprint
T-Mobile Poland activates broadband services on Vectra Group network, taking its premises reach into eight figure territory.
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M&AVodafone–Three merger ‘releases the handbrake’ on UK telecoms, but at what cost?
Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle hails creation of a ‘new force’ as CMA grants regulatory go-ahead for Vodafone–Three merger, but questions remain about the impact on MVNOs, rivals, consumers, and the combined entity’s networks…
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Venturing & InvestmentsSateliot secures €30m from EIB, defence merits flagged
Funding expected to help Spanish 5G‑IoT SatCo deliver a global LEO network by 2028.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Tech reshuffles management to aid expansion
20+ senior and strategic leadership changes at Telefónica, including digital B2B services unit naming new BizApps and cybersecurity leaders; Mallik Rao adding enterprise to tech mission; and new Chilean B2B director landing a spot at Spain’s chamber of commerce in Chile…
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PeoplewatchMagyar Telekom rejigs top exec line-up
New tech and finance chiefs to join Hungarian incumbent in early-2025, with Current CTIO Lubor Zatko heading into a new role within Deutsche Telekom.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica hunts for fresh AI use-cases in Madrid
Group teams up with Madrid’s local government to explore potential AI use-cases in public sector, with a view to drive efficiency and scale the technology securely. Move adds to Telefónica’s growing list of AI initiatives, contributing to three-year strategic aims. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingThe Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: no macro alarms, yet
Reporting Q3 numbers, DT execs delight in strong performance of Europe-side businesses and calm concerns over any bumps from political and economic developments in Germany and the USA.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Weekly: Spanish incumbents remain under siege; VM O2 executes on digital strategy
Q3 financials acknowledge tough domestic competition, notably rising menace Digi. Across the water, Virgin Media O2 doubles up on digital with a range of fresh services (and a new network)…
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: Ofcom spectrum plans, open RAN wins, INCA treasure
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including Nokia wins DT open RAN deal; Ofcom weighs SatCom opportunities; altnets debate wireless options; and plenty more…
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M&Astc eyes Spain expansion after Telefónica stake buy approval
Saudi telco gets Spanish government’s blessing to increase Telefónica holding to 9.9%, more than a year after making its entrance as a stakeholder. stc also considering further investment in Spain, and elsewhere in Europe. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeOrange preps new business unit to drive telco APIs
CTIO hints that Orange will follow Deutsche Telekom’s example and set up a separate go‑to‑market network API unit.
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PeoplewatchAllera exits BT with ‘New EE’ story half-written, Gillies may turn the page
BT Consumer boss, and the face of the Group’s flagship New EE brand, set to depart at end of March 2025. Bell Canada’s Claire Gillies is to take his place. Move marks next management shake-up as Kirkby continues to implement new BT agenda…
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Network & InfraNokia confirms primary role in DT’s German open RAN buildout
Finnish vendor and Fujitsu picked for next phase of DT’s open RAN plan, covering about 3,000 sites in home market.
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Products & ServicesOrange brings GenAI out of the shadows with B2B offer
Orange packages its own GenAI experiences and innovation into a go‑to‑market offering for enterprises.
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Financial & PerformanceHighlights: Over-powered DT presents headache for Europe’s telco club
Q3 FY24: Quarter sees Group put on another display of financial strength, fed by growth in USA and Europe — prompting some City analysts to question whether it should go easier on competitively challenged rivals in its home market.
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Financial & PerformanceIn-depth: DT’s show of strength creates analyst anxiety
Q3 FY24: DT continues to leave European rivals behind with strong growth throughout P&L and across geographies, creating apparent signs of concern among sector stakeholders.
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Financial & PerformanceGuidance: DT doubles up on EU-US earnings
Q3 FY24: Jointly-driven earnings guidance uplift gives DT a welcome chance to underline how its business is not just about T-Mobile US.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange ties with Meta and OpenAI on Africa-focused LLMs
New partnership unveiled at the second edition of Orange’s OpenTech event reflects Group’s desire for AI tech to be inclusive, with focus on training LLMs to learn regional African languages. Read more…
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M&ATelefónica–Vodafone FibreCo gains investor traction — report
AXA Investment Managers, CDPQ, GIC, and Vauban Infrastructure Partners among list of investors reportedly showing early interest in grabbing an up-to-40% share of Telefónica and Vodafone’s upcoming fibre project. Read more…
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PeoplewatchBT appoints ex-Verizon exec Rima Qureshi to Board
BT beefs up telco sector expertise in the boardroom with appointment of Rima Qureshi, who forged her telecoms career over 30 years at Ericsson and Verizon.