Germany Telecoms News

All the latest key telecoms and digital infra insight, news and analysis from Germany.

2026-04-02T12:36:00+01:00

Deutsche Telekom injects software and AI expertise into its Supervisory Board, appointing SAP CTO Philipp Herzig and former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke…

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Peoplewatch

Telefónica Peoplewatch: priority rethink prompts senior changes in B2B, Germany

2026-04-02T08:35:00+01:00

February 2026–April 2026 update: Telefónica continues to seek AI gain with hires at Vivo and Telefónica Tech; new boss in Germany makes wide-scale senior changes to get a closer grip on go-to-market; and at Board of Directors level, shareholders approve hire of Australian entrepreneur Jane Thompson.

Peoplewatch

T-Mobile Poland taps parent DT for new tech boss

2026-04-01T12:18:00+01:00

Jovan Ćetković, DT’s lead on European tech integration, relocates to Warsaw to become CTIO at T-Mobile Poland. Move follows Alexander Jenbar’s late-2025 switch in other direction, to head tech in Germany.

Telekom Deutschland

Peoplewatch

T-Mobile Poland taps parent DT for new tech boss

2026-04-01T12:18:00+01:00

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Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Peoplewatch

Telefónica Peoplewatch: priority rethink prompts senior changes in B2B, Germany

2026-04-02T08:35:00+01:00

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Vodafone Germany

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Vodafonewatch: grand openings, network upgrades

2026-03-25T14:56:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Vodafone cuts the ribbon to a new logistics hub in Luxembourg and data centre in Turkey; signs a series of cable upgrade deals in Germany and network innovation collaborations with Tiami Networks, Cirrus360, and more; plus M&A in Czechia and AI expertise exports in Kenya…

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Network & Infra

Vodafone Germany adds tech partners to drive cable upgrades

2026-03-24T13:54:00+00:00

German OpCo works with Huber+Suhner and Aurora Networks to support efforts to tap traditional cable stronghold, with fibre playing a supporting role.

Peoplewatch

DT starts search for new tech chief after Mudesir’s shock exit

2026-03-24T12:32:00+00:00

Abdurazak Mudesir stepping down as Group Head of Product & Technology from end of March.

Peoplewatch

German fibreco Deutsche Glasfaser recruits ex-Vodafone networks and IT execs

2026-03-23T14:39:00+00:00

Gerhard Mack joins altnet as Chief Operating Officer, with a remit to guide a strategic shift away from rollout and towards driving utilisation of the pressured fibreco’s existing infra.

Partnerships & Alliances

Telefónica Tech adds Spanish trio to growing quantum ecosystem

2026-03-20T16:14:00+00:00

Operator brings Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, QCentroid, and Multiverse Computing into the quantum computing fold, with a view to accelerate time-to-market, optimise processes, and streamline operations for enterprise customers.

B2B

DT touts BMW as customer of new Magenta Secure Fabric NaaS platform

2026-03-17T13:09:00+00:00

MWC26: German operator secures a big-name early client as it makes a move in the nascent NaaS market. Group promises scalable, on-demand connectivity to enterprises through new Magenta Secure Fabric platform.

Partnerships & Alliances

O2 targets drivers with ADAC marketing tie-up

2026-03-16T18:25:00+00:00

Operator ties with major German automobile association to develop fresh offerings and discounts for its 20 million-plus members. Partnership advances O2’s strategy of developing “tailor-made” tariffs for specific groups, as it aims to increase fixed and mobile penetration and improve loyalty…

Venturing & Investments

Deutsche Telekom rejigs charging infra venture

2026-03-16T12:10:00+00:00

The telco’s EV charging point side-business Comfortcharge once had grand ambitions for a national-scale buildout, but has now been reassigned within its corporate centre, in a reflection of reduced scope and refocus.

Peoplewatch

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: new Inflight Services & IoT chiefs named

2026-03-13T12:41:00+00:00

The latest roundup of senior people moves at the German giant, including the introduction of new bosses at Deutsche Telekom IoT, the Group’s Inflight Services unit, and DT’s procurement function.

Strategy & Change

VIRTUS bets on tier-two Europe in ‘speculative’ data centre expansion

2026-03-12T16:23:00+00:00

Interview: Macquarie-backed operator VIRTUS Data Centres is accelerating its European ambitions with a speculative build model, targeting tier‑two metros to stay ahead of hyperscaler demand and replicate a tried-and-true campus model. Business Development VP Christina Mertens talks ambition, strategy, and investor backing…

Peoplewatch

DT seeks auto sector knowhow with buying boss pick

2026-03-12T14:10:00+00:00

MAHLE exec Michael Sohn takes on job of finding opportunities to trim cost out of operator’s near-€50bn annual purchasing budget…

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DT’s staid board adds tech clout

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Telefónica’s new Germany chief reboots ExCo

DT and EWE given fresh fibre build pass till 2030

Telefónicawatch: Murtra remains defiant of short-termism

INWIT fights back as anchor tenants threaten to dismantle Italian towerco business model

Vodafonewatch: grand openings, network upgrades

Telefónica Peoplewatch: priority rethink prompts senior changes in B2B, Germany

T-Mobile Poland taps parent DT for new tech boss

Telekom Deutschland

T-Mobile Poland taps parent DT for new tech boss

DT appoints new CEO to head up IoT business unit

German broadband regs shift prompts altnet angst

DT taps tech quartet for full stack 5G core power management

DT beats European peers to reach net zero operations

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Telefónica Peoplewatch: priority rethink prompts senior changes in B2B, Germany

Telefónica’s new Germany chief reboots ExCo

Telefónicawatch: Murtra remains defiant of short-termism

Telefónica Tech adds Spanish trio to growing quantum ecosystem

Telefónicawatch MWC roundup: Murtra’s European merger masterplan

Vodafone Germany

Vodafonewatch: grand openings, network upgrades

Vodafone Germany adds tech partners to drive cable upgrades

German fibreco Deutsche Glasfaser recruits ex-Vodafone networks and IT execs

Vodafone Peoplewatch: IT and Networks leadership changes across Europe

Vodafonewatch MWC roundup: satcomms centre stage; AI-RAN advancing

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Vodafone Germany adds tech partners to drive cable upgrades

DT starts search for new tech chief after Mudesir’s shock exit

German fibreco Deutsche Glasfaser recruits ex-Vodafone networks and IT execs

Telefónica Tech adds Spanish trio to growing quantum ecosystem

DT touts BMW as customer of new Magenta Secure Fabric NaaS platform

O2 targets drivers with ADAC marketing tie-up

Deutsche Telekom rejigs charging infra venture

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: new Inflight Services & IoT chiefs named

VIRTUS bets on tier-two Europe in ‘speculative’ data centre expansion

DT seeks auto sector knowhow with buying boss pick