All GlasfaserPlus articles – Page 3

Peoplewatch

DT, IFM appoint chief exec for fibre JV

2022-03-08T08:55:00Z

Former Etisalat and Telefónica marketing executive appointed to lead DT’s full-fibre side hustle. Appointment made formal after spell working on setup of JV behind scenes.

Network

DT’s new fibre venture gets off the starting line

2022-02-16T14:14:00Z

GlasfaserPlus highlights concrete projects in Alsfeld and Mommenheim. Fibre JV flags advantages over local providers, such as absence of ‘pre-marketing quotas’. Glasfaser Nordwest, DT’s other high-profile fibre JV, continues to build despite regulatory roadblocks.

Network

DT’s fibre JV cleared and gets into planning mode

2022-02-04T11:14:00Z

EC approves proposed GlasfaserPlus JV with no conditions. GlasfaserPlus identifies first 57 communities to be targeted in 2022. DT partner EWE reassures over Glasfaser Nordwest, the Group’s other high-profile fibre JV, which has hit regulatory roadblocks.

Network

Fluent Gopalan flexes on fibre and 5G

2021-12-14T15:50:00Z

Telekom Deutschland Chief Executive Srini Gopalan continues to emphasise need for network-building partnerships. DT has not given up on under-scrutiny Glasfaser Nordwest JV. Group tech boss Claudia Nemat maintains environmental messaging — and surprises with a musical demo of 5G SA.

Network

DT begins hiring for German fibre startup

2021-12-02T12:58:00Z

Joint venture with Australia’s IFM begins recruitment of commercial and IT staff, as it seeks a slice of municipalities’ subsidised Gigabit roll outs.

Network

Vodafone CEO open to fibre JVs in Germany

2021-11-17T17:18:00Z

Read exploring off-balance sheet financing and infrastructure partnerships to meet FTTP demand. Retains the love for HFC, however; believes network upgrades across cable footprint will meet consumers’ broadband requirements for some time yet. Della Valle pointedly notes that mid-term capex fixed guidance does not include FTTP buildouts.