All Europe articles – Page 46
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Network & InfraSpain launches second 5G SA funding call
Spain opens bidding for second edition of UNICO-5G Redes Activas programme, providing €87.69m initially to accelerate 5G standalone rollout in additional rural areas of the country.
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PeoplewatchVirgin Media O2’s Schüler takes a spot at Sunrise
VM O2 chief among big telecoms leaders appointed to newly-formed Board of Directors at Swiss operator.
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Network & InfraItalian upstarts Phoenix and Iliad team up on towers
Phoenix Tower scores a hit on larger Italian rivals Cellnex and INWIT through a site management and buildout contract with fourth MNO Iliad.
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: CityFibre’s Sky swoop; altnet financial ups and downs; Euro data centre cashouts
Latest from digital infra scene in UK and beyond, including: UK fibre altnets posting substantial losses but building up valuable assets; signs that direction of UK state infra investment may be getting a rethink; European data centre sales plans; latest people moves, and plenty more…
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Strategy & ChangeO2 Germany revives Simyo B-brand as discount push continues
Mobilezone partnered to resurrect budget brand, continuing commercial aggression as O2 seeks to fill void left by 1&1 contract loss. Strategy shift yet to materially deliver, however. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
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Products & ServicesOrange Poland ties with Sony Nevion to trial live video over 5G
Polish operator highlights benefits of private 5G networks for live broadcasts, as nation’s MNOs are increasingly deploying C-band spectrum for 5G services. Read more…
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M&ATelefónica, Asterion ‘pick out top suitors’ for data centre sale
Pair said to have selected Goldman Sachs, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, and Wren House among candidates for purchase of data centre player Nabiax.
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Network & InfraMagyar Telekom gives 2G a stay of execution through expanded Yettel tie-up
Having shut down 3G in 2022, Hungarian operator looks to have found a solution to the more complex puzzle of 2G asset retirement with a deal to outsource management of its early-generation services to rival Yettel.
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PeoplewatchT-Systems exec rejig continues after sales chief exits
Elke Anderl promoted to become Chief Commercial Officer at DT’s enterprise IT division, after Urs Krämer resigns.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Weekly: O2 Germany reinforces wholesale defences with Freenet deal
German operator confirms extended wholesale agreement with MVNO as it seeks to fill in future free cash flow hole left by loss of 1&1 deal.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: key directorship changes in Germany and UK
Roundup of 25+ notable people moves across Telefónica Group, including: rejigged board at Telefónica Open Innovation; VM O2 recruiting new business and strategy directors; and former O2 marketing director taking up comms role at DT…
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Network & InfraChided over landmass coverage, Germany’s MNOs flaunt 5G prowess
Report from comparison site Verivox throws shade on 5G coverage by geographic area in Germany.
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M&AUK’s Arcus buys Polish fibre challenger
London-based infra investor takes control of FixMap, a prolific roller-upper of smaller fibre players in the country, run by a former exec of incumbent Orange Poland.
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PeoplewatchRe-capitalised euNetworks seeks new CEO after Paula Cogan retires
London-based group’s chief executive decides to step down following recent rework of its debt facilities and change-around in private equity ownerships.
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Network & InfraUS majors first, Vodafone next as SpaceMobile readies for launch
AST SpaceMobile backers AT&T and Verizon will beta test space-based cellular broadband initially, with Vodafone and Rakuten next on the list for commercial services.
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Financial & PerformanceDT re-opens to European M&A ahead of strategy refresh
Q2 FY24: Regional giant suggests all the deal-making action will not just focus on its dominant, fast-growing American business when it lays out a new medium-term strategy in a few weeks’ time…
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M&AEQT and Eutelsat discuss ‘innovative’ satellite ground infraco
Aim is to create a “pure-play, operator-neutral” ground station business initially worth €790m.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica gets to plugging Core Market wholesale gaps
Operator seeks to lock in key wholesale clients and create new revenue sources after management affirms wholesale will “be a drag” on 2024 performance.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark
Q2 FY24: Digital B2B services unit hits revenue milestone in last twelve-month period, and reported another solid quarterly performance. Read more…