Global Telco News
All the latest regional insight, news and analysis from inside and across BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone globally.
BT loses out in EU data exchange controversy
T-Mobile US CEO trumpets enterprise, rural gains
Vodafone Ireland continues investment in network evolution
TowerXchange Europe: Phoenix Tower explores new avenues for growth, still open to M&A
TowerXchange Europe: Vantage eyes in-building DAS for adjacent growth
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Public AffairsOpenreach earns Equinox approval despite altnet fallout
Equinox 2 wholesale pricing package gets green-lit by Ofcom after months of deliberation and consultation.
- Strategy & Change
Liberty open to shedding Virgin Media O2 stake
Liberty CEO Mike Fries labels VM O2 and VodafoneZiggo as “interesting candidates” for listing. Group sees opportunity to list any of its operating entities given the right circumstances.
- Network & Infrastructure
The end of an era as Vodafone UK details 3G sunset plans
Network will be switched off across the cities of Hull, London, and Oxford this June.
- Events
DSP Leaders: Orange’s Vamparys joins cloud-native dots
Collaboration and open source key to help eliminate scourge of fragmentation.
- Public Affairs
BT loses out in EU data exchange controversy
Decision to award €458m TESTA contract to BT Global Services Belgium revoked after legal debacle.
- Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Ireland continues investment in network evolution
Vodafone set to invest €500m in its network modernisation programme across the next five years.
- People
Vivo expands management team with two new directors
Ricardo Hobbs and Alex Salgado join Telefónica|Vivo senior management team.
- Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica cements customer service links with ex-subsidiary Atento
Telefónica renews Master Services Agreement with Atento in Spain, Brazil, and Hispam until the end of 2025.
- Public Affairs
Vivo asked to present new terms for Winity network-sharing deal
Competition authority Anatel demands new terms in Vivo’s network-sharing deal with Winity.
- Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: TOTEM CEO outlines need for change to meet “endless” capacity demand
Nicolas Roy says industry needs to do its own homework and implement digital processes. “Tight link” between TowerCos and MNOs underpinned by offer of more specific site solutions.
- Network & Infrastructure
“Disastrous” load shedding threatens to constrict Vodacom network ambitions
Vodacom management laments load shedding policy as investment reallocated to fund backup energy solutions.
- Financial & Performance
Vodafone FY22–23: Della Valle to bring Group “back to basics” with business-first approach
New CEO wants Group turnaround to build on existing strengths in B2B while fixing customer experience declines.
- Enterprise (B2B)
T-Mobile US CEO trumpets enterprise, rural gains
Mike Sievert outlines “methodological approach” to building share in underpenetrated areas. Highlights Verizon’s role as “great benchmark” to mark enterprise progress.
- Suppliers & SCM
Amdocs wins more new business from T-Mobile US
T-Mobile signs up for Amdocs Commerce & Care and Monetization suites.
- Operations
Elsewhere in USA: TMUS denies cutting staff post Sprint merger
TMUS denies cutting staff post‑Sprint merger, despite the numbers.
- Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone and Sumitomo get closer with Economy of Things venture
New IoT-driven venture will combine the Japanese conglomerate’s investment with the operator’s Digital Asset Broker platform to develop services for the automotive industry.
- Operations
T-Sys furthers Indian expansion with new Bengaluru hub
New offices open in Umiya Business Bay at Cessna Business park, Bengaluru, alongside expansion of delivery capacity in pune.
- Products & Services
Elsewhere in Associates & JVs: INWIT energy management system deemed healthy
INWIT energy management system deemed healthy.
