Asia-Pacific Telecoms News
All the latest telecoms insight, news and analysis from across the Asia-Pacific region, including BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
People
Latest Vodafone people moves: Vodacom consumer chief exits
Jorge Mendes, Chief Consumer Business Officer, leaves Vodacom Group after 23 years at the operator.
Financial & Performance
Indus Towers posts loss as pressure piles on ailing client Vi
TowerCo forced to make large provision against ‘doubtful debts’.
M&A
Regulator to review TPG–Telstra RAN-sharing deal appeal
Formal challenge accepted after ACCC rejects proposed agreement in December.
Operations
More strife for Vi as fifth of sales staff exit
Mass exodus said to have occurred in recent weeks.
M&A
Macquarie funds VIRTUS Data Centres’ European expansion
Macquarie Asset Management completes significant minority stake acquisition in London-based DC operator.
Network & Infrastructure
Deutsche Telekom eyes mmWave for high-capacity cases
mmWave frequencies ideal for boosting 5G capacity and low-latency apps.
People
Prachur Sah named CEO of Indus Towers
Former leader of oil and gas producer Cairn takes CEO title at Indus Towers, replacing Bimal Dayal after July 2022 departure.
Financial & Performance
Vi equity conversion requires further Vodafone funding
Local reports indicate that Vodafone and Aditya Birla’s planned investments fall short of government expectations.
Partnerships & Alliances
TPG–Telstra to appeal denied RAN-sharing agreement
ACCC rejects network-sharing proposal over competition concerns.
Partnerships & Alliances
Amdocs shows ‘love’ for TMUS as second-largest customer
US NatCo accounted for 20% of vendor’s revenue in FY21–22.
Financial & Performance
Revenue flat at UK telcos’ M&A sherpa
Robey Warshaw sees slight dip in takings despite recruitment of former UK Chancellor George Osborne.