All Germany articles
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Glasfaser CEO steps down as altnet finally wraps up financing
Andreas Pfisterer to depart as CEO of Deutsche Glasfaser, after the London High Court approves the altnet’s long-awaited financing agreement. Exit comes as altnet transitions away from fibre build-out to drive take-up, in reflection of constrained funding for deployment…
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PeoplewatchDT makes a CEO swap at consulting arm Detecon
Recent heavyweight B2B recruit Dr. Uwe Heckert promoted to lead German operator’s management and technology business Detecon and join T-Systems’ top exec grouping.
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OperationsO2 preps Marvel-inspired Jarvis AI platform for summer launch
DTW Ignite: Efficiency-focused German operator is hoping to bring some Marvel Universe-style innovation to its ambitious IT transformation agenda. Project sees O2 unifying governance layer in partnership with close tech allies Tech Mahindra and Hansen.
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B2BVodafone chases defence opportunity with centralised German hub
European B2B chief Hagen Rickmann heads a move to consolidate and ‘bundle’ defence-related operations in Düsseldorf to target the sector “more strongly”, meet growing demand, and go head-to-head with rival telcos.
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Network & InfraO2 Germany taps Blue Planet’s AI agents to automate network slicing
Joint proof-of-concept showcases 5G network slicing in minutes, rather than weeks, as O2 deploys Blue Planet AI agents.
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Partnerships & AlliancesGermany’s O2 finds new friend in EWE, after 1&1 breakup
Operator forms wholesale mobile access partnership with EWE, building on a series of MVNO client adds to aid with recovery from 1&1 contract loss. O2 and EWE can now boast multi-layered relationship that also encompasses enterprise market collaboration and infrastructure expansion…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica sees early gains in Transform & Grow revival plan
Q1 FY26: Execs at trimmed-down and re-focused Telefónica claim already to be seeing positive results from its new, five-year strategic plan, announced late last year. Operational changes and exits from volatile markets have made the Group smaller, but also given management a more solid and predictable platform for growth, execs argue.
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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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Network & InfraT-Mobile leverages AI to adapt to data demand surges
Operator launches AI-powered Dynamic CX platform to tackle network congestion during public events, mirroring solutions that parent Deutsche Telekom has been developing in Germany.
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Network & InfraTelefónica advances German network modernisation with 2G switch-off, backhaul step-up
Telefónica is accelerating network modernisation in Germany, combining a 2G shutdown timeline with deeper fibre-backed infrastructure partnerships to unlock capacity and support next-gen network slicing and industrial-grade connectivity…
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Partnerships & AlliancesGermany’s O2 taps OQ to kick off direct-to-device trials
Operator lays out D2D testing plans with OQ, seeking to explore how non-terrestrial networks could help it to overcome tower rollout challenges in hard-to-reach areas. Tie-up adds OQ to Telefónica Group’s growing roster of “digitally sovereign” satellite partners …
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PeoplewatchDT’s former tech chief Mudesir to replace Joe Russo at Verizon, report says
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman reportedly sent a memo to employees confirming the move. Mudesir is clearly not making himself popular at DT, with suggestions that an attempt could be made to enforce a non‑competition clause…
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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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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: digital and fibre leadership rejigs at T-Mobile
The latest roundup of DT people moves sees change in the leadership of growth initiatives at T-Mobile US, as Chief Product & Digital Officer Omar Tazi steps down and fibre joint venture Lumos confirms its new Chief Executive. AI hiring remains high on the agenda with new senior appointments at T-Systems and T-Mobile Poland.
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Strategy & ChangeFrom danger zone to digital powerhouse: Kearney maps Europe’s path to telecom recovery
Analysis: Europe’s telecoms sector has built extensively but failed to monetise, risking stagnation without urgent structural intervention. Kearney’s comprehensive diagnostic guides on how regionalisation, network resilience, strategic private finance partnerships, and other remedies can revitalise the sector’s finances and the continent’s digital economy.
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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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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch: AI stakes raised
Analyst Briefing: Telco’s top management keeps the pressure on for results from AI projects and broader efficiency initiatives, as Q1 report shows market conditions in European markets remain tough. DT looks to be gaining traction with AI commercially, with infra expansion plans outlined in Germany, Hungary, and at T.Capital interest Nscale.
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Financial & PerformanceDT CEO calls for tech support as growth becomes more elusive
Q1 FY26: Focus goes under-the-hood at DT as German operator — accustomed to riding a long wave of US-led growth — sees go-to-market gain become harder to come by. Profit at B2B and US arms hurt, temporarily, by investments in new sources of growth, while in Germany and Europe, the onus is on cost-cutting to weather commercial challenges. Attention falls on longevity and domestic fibre strategy and ongoing aggressive implementation of AI.
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Financial & PerformanceDT cautiously optimistic after Q1
Q1 FY26 Guidance: DT makes slight upward tweaks to earnings and cash flow forecasts, reflecting strong start to year at T-Mobile.
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Financial & PerformanceDT delivering despite dollar drag
Q1 FY26 In-depth: Group just sneaks into growth on revenue and earnings, after results again diluted by past weakening of dollar.