Germany Telecoms News

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

2026-01-19T16:37:00+00:00

Challenger operator CEO Ralph Dommermuth tells Handelsblatt that he intends to sue the regulator for spectrum licence extension decision that “ruled out” 1&1. “This is not OK”…

Latest Headlines from Germany

Peoplewatch

Telefónica Peoplewatch: sustainability, security switches

2026-01-19T09:07:00+00:00

The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, as the Group sees departures of decarbonisation boss and lead on security products at Telefónica Tech.

Public Affairs

EU resetting copper switch-off to ‘mandatory but conditional’ 2035, pressuring slow-mo incumbents

2026-01-16T18:42:00+00:00

In depth: leaked draft of EC Digital Networks Act reveals copper shutdown ambitions delayed by five years. Incumbent, copper-overweight operators like Deutsche Telekom look set to face heat if new enforcement capabilities introduced. Other highlights include spectrum trading, easing up on regional consolidation, and streamlining oversight…

Telekom Deutschland

Analyst Briefing

Deutsche Telekomwatch: giving it altitude

2026-01-15T09:45:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Developments in DT’s preparations for HAPS and direct-to-device satcomms deployments in Europe, as well as operator’s growing regional tower, fibre, and data centre ecosystem…

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Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Peoplewatch

Telefónica Peoplewatch: sustainability, security switches

2026-01-19T09:07:00+00:00

The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, as the Group sees departures of decarbonisation boss and lead on security products at Telefónica Tech.

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Vodafone Germany

Analyst Briefing

Vodafonewatch: M&A ripples in Europe, debt reprieve in India

2026-01-15T17:19:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: European M&A, some of Vodafone’s own making, shifts the Partner Markets landscape; AGR pressure lifted for Vi as India’s gov commits to reassessment; and reports suggest change in the office for OXG Glasfaser ownership…

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Peoplewatch

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: New year, new directions in EU tech and towers

2026-01-12T09:04:00+00:00

The latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom, including the appointment of new bosses at fleet management business Telekom Mobility Solutions and freshly-set-up wireless infracos in Croatia, Greece, and Hungary. DT has also upped its focus on growing government defence spend with a dedicated account chief for NATO.

Strategy & Change

Celfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI

2026-01-12T06:00:00+00:00

Telco roadmap: How do communications giants move from data silos to intelligent operations? Data and analytics leader Sofia Esteves cites real-world AI-driven success stories to illuminate why true transformation means rethinking not only systems, but also mindsets…

Network & Infra

DT preps another European test flight for HAPS tech

2026-01-08T16:40:00+00:00

Operator to use stratospheric platform, alongside drones, to boost mobile services during upcoming Czech event, marking latest exploration of the technology’s potential to deliver wide area connectivity to users…

Peoplewatch

DT picks new CEO to steer Mobility Solutions growth

2026-01-08T10:52:00+00:00

Internal hire sees finance exec Dr. Christoph Wagner move to take helm of Telekom Mobility Solutions, and assume responsibility for management and electrification of the operator’s vast company car fleet, as well as related transport tech projects.

Marketing

DT to bring ‘T-Satellite’ brand to Europe

2026-01-07T11:35:00+00:00

German group applies to register T-Satellite brand, already used for direct-to-device services in the USA, as a trademark in Europe.

Network & Infra

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

2026-01-06T16:00:00+00:00

Operator continues hunt for operational efficiencies and improved service reliability with expansion of in-service software upgrade technology in its core network. The implementation is latest move as part of parent Telefónica’s strategy to reach near-full Level 4 network autonomy by 2030…

Peoplewatch

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

2026-01-05T17:13:00+00:00

January 2026 update: Vodafone sustains influence in the industry’s CSR alliance, adds a COO to recently acquired B2B services provider Skaylink, and names new Vodafone Ventures leadership…

Analyst Briefing

Deutsche Telekomwatch: T.Capital gets defensive; DT nets another home win

2025-12-30T09:17:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Past week’s developments include confirmation that Telekom Deutschland has hit its headline 2.5 million FTTH homes target for 2025, and the Group has added another defence-focused partner to its T.Capital ecosystem…

Venturing & Investments

DT backs German drones player in latest defence push

2025-12-23T14:40:00+00:00

Operator draws capital from its €2bn Tech Fund to back Quantum Systems and set up collaboration on development of solutions to protect critical infrastructure. Move sees DT press forward with wider defence industry expansion …

Analyst Briefing

Telefónicawatch: another JMAP-era exec exits; Gayo gets buying; IT vendors net handouts

2025-12-22T12:56:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Round-up of the latest developments at Spain’s re-morphing incumbent, as 2025’s dramatic strategy and personnel changes continue all the way up to the end of the year. Finance chief Laura Abasolo’s departure is confirmed, as part of another top exec layer rejig. And partnerships with Prosegur and Nato move forward as Group targets tech growth. Read more…

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Latest from Germany

‘No other choice’: 1&1 to sue BNetzA over spectrum extension move

Latest Headlines from Germany

Vodafonewatch: M&A ripples in Europe, debt reprieve in India

Deutsche Telekomwatch: giving it altitude

maincubes eyes fresh infra mega-projects after €2.5bn fundraise

Altice seeks buyers for OXG Glasfaser as co-owner Vodafone sees promise — report

Macquarie backs DT data centre partner Polarise

Telefónica Peoplewatch: sustainability, security switches

EU resetting copper switch-off to ‘mandatory but conditional’ 2035, pressuring slow-mo incumbents

Telekom Deutschland

Deutsche Telekomwatch: giving it altitude

Telekom Deutschland clears 2025 fibre in-tray ahead of Christmas break

EMEA Infrawatch: data centre financing surge; investors hesitant on Euro telco infra

Deutsche Telekomwatch: SoftBank on M&A manoeuvres

DT makes rare fibre M&A move with purchase of Essen estate

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Telefónica Peoplewatch: sustainability, security switches

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

O2 makes latest AI move with refreshed Capgemini deal

Tata wins big as Virgin Media O2 outsources IT — report

Telefónica Peoplewatch: Vivo’s fintech platforms set for AI refit

Vodafone Germany

Vodafonewatch: M&A ripples in Europe, debt reprieve in India

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

Vodafone seeks to rebuild trust in voice with network APIs

Vodafonewatch: Vodacom moves on East Africa

Vodafone Peoplewatch: tech leadership rework, Greek renewal ‘complete’

More from Germany

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: New year, new directions in EU tech and towers

Celfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI

DT preps another European test flight for HAPS tech

DT picks new CEO to steer Mobility Solutions growth

DT to bring ‘T-Satellite’ brand to Europe

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

Deutsche Telekomwatch: T.Capital gets defensive; DT nets another home win

DT backs German drones player in latest defence push

Telefónicawatch: another JMAP-era exec exits; Gayo gets buying; IT vendors net handouts