Germany
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Public Affairs‘All we can do is file lawsuits’: 1&1 still awaits low-band spectrum resolution
German challenger is unable to offer a firm timeframe for resolution of dispute over sub-1GHz airwaves that could bolster its transition to full MNO status.
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Financial & PerformanceGermany’s Freenet backs ‘value-over-volume’ strategy to withstand fierce mobile competition
German service provider is introducing new tariffs and investing in more marketing to help attract customers in a fiercely competitive mobile market. CEO Robin Harries claims to be witnessing early signs of “healthy” pricing movement…
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Network & InfraDT keeps lead role in EU quantum networks build
Group appointed coordinator-in-chief of Europe’s PETRUS2 scheme, with goal of aligning business and government on quantum networks rollout. New project comes as EU kicks off “next steps” in wider EuroQCI initiative…
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Network & InfraP3 builds a RAN digital twin for Germany, using DT’s T Cloud
German consultancy is developing a sovereign RF digital twin that it says could help MNOs slash network optimisation costs and gain better visibility into increasingly complex mobile networks. Platform will combine crowdsourced network performance data with operator OSS and configuration data to predict the impact of network changes.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT, Orange, VM O2, Vodafone join new European advertising venture
The European Media Marketplace is established with the ambitious aim of providing a counterweight to dominant US tech giants in the digital advertising space.
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Products & ServicesDT adds n8n’s workflow software to growing AI enterprise portfolio
Operator adds AI-powered workflow automation platform from investment n8n to its enterprise portfolio, as the Group continues push to create “full suite” of AI products for business customers.
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Public AffairsDT strikes ‘balanced’ wage deal with trade union
Operator says new collective bargaining agreement with German union reps still leaves enough in the Group pot for network investment, despite acquiescence to wage rises and protection from dismissal for certain employees. HR chief Birgit Bohle describes deal as “balanced”, after DT execs have indicated previous framework was “too generous”…
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Network & InfraDT heads into open access in bid to regain fibre momentum
German incumbent inks two sizeable wholesale relationships in north-east of the country, in another reflection of the sharper competition it is facing from sales-hungry altnets. Moves come amid wider pivot by DT aimed at regaining grip of go-to-market in its domestic broadband market.
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Network & InfraSensing opportunity (and risk): will ISAC drive or drain next-gen network RoI?
Analysis: Telcos are exploring how a combination of growing military spend and the emergence of new integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) capabilities could generate new revenue growth opportunities, particularly around applications such as drone detection. But will operators be able to balance demand for high-performance solutions from the armed forces with their own commercial economics?
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OperationsDT and ISS ‘move on’ after settling €80m outsourcing row
DT irons out differences with facilities management supplier ISS, agreeing to settle multi-year dispute and sign up for a contract extension.
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Network & InfraGerman low-band spectrum dispute: BNetzA proposes cash compensation for 1&1
Dispute enters a new phase as regulators propose compensation for 1&1 instead of forcing rival operators to share frequencies. Also, updates on 1&1’s 5G open RAN build (slow but steady) and financial outlook…
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Network & InfraTelco cloud blueprint: DT’s HTC takes control of network stack, sets terms for vendors
Deep dive: after quietly rebuilding its network core from the ground up on its own terms, Deutsche Telekom is now asking the rest of the industry to follow its Horizontal TelCo Cloud lead. But with rivals pursuing their own visions, the question of who truly leads the field is far from settled.
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Financial & PerformanceDT ups the intensity to maintain momentum
FY25: DT’s divisional leaders are being pressured to maintain progress on spend efficiency and commercial impact as the Group seeks to keep its business ‘flywheel’ spinning in an uncertain and challenging macro and market environment.
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Financial & PerformanceDT FY25 spend: capex lid kept tight amid macro and market murk
Group evidently remains micro-focused on cost efficiency across opex and capex, with continued belief in potential of AI and caution on fibre spend.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT expands Starlink ties into German B2B comms
DT selects Elon Musk-led satellite operator to provide enterprise broadband services in Germany, seeking to strengthen network resilience and rural coverage. Operator taking selective approach to Starlink deployment in Europe, compared with broad-ranging tie-up in USA…
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Strategy & ChangeDT’s staid board adds tech clout
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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Partnerships & AlliancesDT and EWE given fresh fibre build pass till 2030
Despite competitor qualms, German infra giants gain a renewed regulatory green light, with conditions, for fibre joint venture Glasfaser Nordwest.
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B2BDT touts BMW as customer of new Magenta Secure Fabric NaaS platform
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.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom rejigs charging infra venture
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.
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Financial & PerformanceDT breaks into EU top ten: market cap surges to €159bn, amid Euro telco comeback
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…