Germany Telecoms News

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

2026-03-26T08:06:00+00:00

In-depth: Towers showdown erupts in Italy as Fastweb + Vodafone looks to pull out of its INWIT MSA and is met by ‘conflict’ accusations and a legal response. With Vodafone still exposed indirectly, and peers observing with interest, Europe’s once-staid infra sector continues to reset…

Latest Headlines from Germany

Analyst Briefing

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…

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.

Telekom Deutschland

Public Affairs

German broadband regs shift prompts altnet angst

2026-02-26T10:54:00+00:00

German broadband providers show unease over regulator’s move to refocus onto regional markets when gauging incumbent Telekom Deutschland’s market power, and potentially relax the operator’s regulatory obligations in four cities.

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Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

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.

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Vodafone Germany

Analyst Briefing

Vodafonewatch: grand openings, network upgrades

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

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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…

Financial & Performance

American Tower to bring US savvy (and clout) to European ops, to drive margin

2026-03-11T17:40:00+00:00

US wireless infra giant looking to globalise American best practices and buying power across its international operations, in pursuit of new FY30 margin goal. Areas being targeted for savings include land, internal tech, supplier spend, and site maintenance.

Financial & Performance

DT breaks into EU top ten: market cap surges to €159bn, amid Euro telco comeback

2026-03-11T12:08:00+00:00

Navigating geopolitical tensions and tech-dominated indices, Deutsche Telekom has surged amongst the EU’s top companies, fuelled by the enduring strength of T-Mobile US and renewed appetite for local telcos. Read our analysis on DT’s growth and the broader regional resurgence…

Peoplewatch

Vodafone Peoplewatch: IT and Networks leadership changes across Europe

2026-03-09T17:15:00+00:00

March 2026 update, including senior IT, legal, and procurement appointments in Europe; integration impacts felt in the UK and Romania; Europe Cluster network operations lead picked from Vodafone Turkey; Safaricom targets fixed business…

Analyst Briefing

Deutsche Telekomwatch MWC roundup: Höttges’ ‘Hedgehog Day’

2026-03-09T10:56:00+00:00

MWC26 Special Analyst Briefing: Group CEO Tim Höttges issues scathing critique of Europe’s Digital Networks Act, calling on regulators to draw inspiration from the USA’s regulatory approach. The operator unveiled a series of fresh partnerships and products, with a focus on AI integrations and network upgrades…

Analyst Briefing

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

2026-03-06T16:46:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Satcomms, D2D, edge compute, and AI-RAN were among the focus areas for Vodafone in Barcelona…

Analyst Briefing

Telefónicawatch MWC roundup: Murtra’s European merger masterplan

2026-03-05T17:57:00+00:00

MWC26 Special Analyst Briefing: Murtra kicks off Telefónica’s MWC with calls for the EC to “unleash” telcos through M&A, and in doing so enable “deeper” technology investments. AI, cross-border collaboration, and sovereignty took precedence in the wave of developments the operator unveiled during the event…

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Latest from Germany

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

Latest Headlines from Germany

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

Vodafonewatch: grand openings, network upgrades

Vodafone Germany adds tech partners to drive cable upgrades

Telekom Deutschland

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

DT−Orange procurement JV names new CEO

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: ex-Airtel innovation boss handed AI product remit

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Telefónica Tech adds Spanish trio to growing quantum ecosystem

Telefónicawatch MWC roundup: Murtra’s European merger masterplan

Germany’s O2 brings AWS in-house with Outposts deployment

Telefónica Peoplewatch: innovation duo’s departure

Eurofiber continues M&A spree with LuxNetwork buy

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

More from Germany

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

American Tower to bring US savvy (and clout) to European ops, to drive margin

DT breaks into EU top ten: market cap surges to €159bn, amid Euro telco comeback

Vodafone Peoplewatch: IT and Networks leadership changes across Europe

Deutsche Telekomwatch MWC roundup: Höttges’ ‘Hedgehog Day’

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

Telefónicawatch MWC roundup: Murtra’s European merger masterplan