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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo Ventures primed for investment spree
Telefónica|Vivo’s new CVC shortlists 20 startups.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom likes Facebook for rural 4G in Tanzania
Duo clubs together to upgrade 120 rural sites for 4G.
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Strategy & ChangeEC dedicates €127bn to fill digital gaps
European Commission sees progress towards 2030 digital targets.
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Strategy & ChangeDetecon CEO sets out growth agenda
Ralf Pichler sees Nordics as ‘super interesting’ region for the T-Systems-owned consultancy.
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Financial & PerformanceIndus weathers Vi financial storm, sets sights on 5G
India’s TowerCo JV deals with impact from struggling client.
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Network & InfrastructureVi has enough spectrum for ‘years to come’
Outgoing CEO Ravinder Takkar says operator has “solid portfolio of spectrum across all bands”; prioritises mid-band 3.3GHz or 5G.
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PeopleMagenta’s ten-year CEO exits, Diehl steps up
Bierwirth credited with Magenta turnaround; Diehl tasked with convergence acceleration.
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Public AffairsTelefónica joins Generation Valuable initiative, targets inclusivity drive
Mentoring programme aims to create a “community of disabled talent” to foster inclusivity.
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Network & InfrastructureBT taps Mobile Viewpoint for 5G Commonwealth broadcasts
BBC’s Commonwealth Games coverage supported by 5G and tech from BT partners.
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Public AffairsTelefónica set for €1bn+ tax refund
Spanish state told to hand over upwards of €1bn to operator for overpaid taxes in decade-long dispute.
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M&ATIM clears shareholder hurdle for INWIT stake sale
Vodafone to remain largest shareholder after TIM reduces stake.
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PeopleSafaricom names new chair as Joseph turns to Ethiopia
Michael Joseph steps down to director role to enable greater focus on “crucial” early years in Ethiopia.
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Network & InfrastructureIndia’s long-awaited 5G auction draws to a close
Vi rounds off the top-three bidders, picking up 6.2GHz in spectrum.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefonica, Liberty unveil fibre JV with InfraVia Capital
Virgin Media O2 owners agree new 50:50 JV with investment firm to fund greenfield FTTP rollout.
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Strategy & ChangeSafaricom spreads out on fibre, targets seven-figure connections
Kenyan operator wants to grow its FTTP/FTTB footprint by five times in mid to long term.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone’s German fibre JV in ‘next phase’
Vodafone Germany reportedly expects binding offers for fibre-building venture next month.
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Operations“Nobody wins” as BT strike commences
BT and Openreach staff down tools on Friday and Monday.
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Financial & PerformanceBT rocked by Virgin Media loss as MVNO revenue slumps
BT Wholesale’s mobile revenue drops 75% year-on-year after Virgin Media completes Vodafone migration.
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Financial & PerformanceQ2 FY22: Group “over-delivering” claims Álvarez-Pallete
Executive Chairman hails Q2 FY22 turnover growth across all Group businesses.