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People
DT’s German B2B boss heads off for ‘new challenges’
Business Customers chief Hagen Rickmann exits Group after 15-year stint.
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M&A
Zegona talks spark speculation that Vodafone Spain might ‘disappear’
Spanish business press sees break-up of Vodafone Spain the most likely outcome if UK investment firm succeeds in takeover.
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M&A
Zegona eyes Vodafone Spain for reverse takeover deal
Virgin Media veterans consider returning to Spanish market after successful sale of strategic stake in Euskaltel in earlier market consolidation.
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People
Vodafone exec Anna Dimitrova exits for German fibre altnet
Deutsche Glasfaser names Dimitrova CFO, adding to ExCo populated with Orange, TDC, and Vodafone alumni.
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M&A
DTCP takes majority stake in maincubes
Investment firm reiterates ambition that maincubes can become a “leading European data centre operator”.
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Elsewhere in Spain: Movistar beats Orange to Madrid university contract
Movistar beats Orange to Madrid university contract.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telefónica named as a top player in global managed IoT space
Telefónica named as a top player in global managed IoT space.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Operators continue to bang ‘fair share’ drum
Operators continue to bang ‘fair share’ drum.
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Network & Infrastructure
Magyar Telekom agrees network investment in exchange for tax breaks
MoU with Hungarian state will see outdoor 5G network coverage extended to nearly 99% of population by 2026, up from current 60%.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial
O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial.
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Network & Infrastructure
UK’s Alncom builds local ties to accelerate fibre rollout
UK-based fibre network operator Alncom says forging relationships with communities can lead to speedier fibre delivery.
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Products & Services
Telekom Deutschland promises speed hike with 5G Hybrid
Hybrid package combines fixed and mobile networks, providing “significantly faster” broadband speeds at home.
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Interview
UK altnet Brsk aims for one million FTTP homes and beyond
In an interview with TelcoTitans, Brsk founders Giorgio Iovino and Ian Kock share how their experience at Vumatel in South Africa helps the UK venture. Their second fibre startup is ”more fun”, but not easier, as it takes on the challenge of raising awareness and educating consumers about full-fibre. ...
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Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Apple insurance available in Austria
Apple insurance available in Austria.
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Elsewhere in Germany: TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G
TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G.
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People
T-Systems hires Microsoft veteran Rachel Linnemann
Linnemann recruited as Vice-President of T-Systems’ Microsoft Powerhouse.
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Operations
Movistar to close last of its call centres in Spain
Operator initiates restructuring exercise to close four remaining customer contact centres, in the face of falling demand for telephone customer service channel.
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Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G
NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G.
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Strategy & Change
DT ‘cloudification’ delivers sustainability and business benefits
More than 60% of core IT applications migrated to the cloud.
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Movistar fined yet again for breaching DTS merger terms
Regulator imposes €5m levy on Telefónica for breaking terms of DTS acquisition deal with its exclusive F1 broadcasting agreement with DAZN.