All Integrated/electronic SIM (iSIM/eSIM) articles
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Finance & StrategyO2’s deal with Lars Hinrichs mobile startup ‘not very helpful’, says DT chief
Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges is irked by impending launch of a disruptive, high-tech mobile venture by entrepreneur and former DTAG Supervisory Board stalwart Lars Hinrichs.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: nexfibre ups CMA pressure, UK infra ambitions reined
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including a CMA spanner in nexfibre‑Netomnia works, BT buying TalkTalk for good of nation’s health, CityFibre quietly keeps building, and plenty more…
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Analyst ReportDeutsche Telekom targets satellites, AI and defence in strategic push – Sep-Oct26
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #157: Deutsche Telekom is advancing on multiple strategic fronts simultaneously, from satellite sovereignty partnerships and a landmark 15-year renewable energy deal to AI-powered SME tools and a stake in a European defence technology fund, as the operator navigates an increasingly complex competitive and geopolitical environment. Download the full in-depth analyst report now.
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Partnerships & AlliancesRevolut picks O2 for expansion into German mobile
Fast-expanding fintech brand brings disruptive virtual mobile service to another European market, launching single, app-native data plan over O2 network.
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Finance & StrategyUK’s Tesco Mobile hits six million customer mark
UK’s largest MVNO continues to expand its customer base and revenue, in reflection of the competitive challenges value-focused mobile providers are posing to UK mobile network operators in the current constrained market.
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Greek tech chief switches to lead B2B
September 2026 update: A roundup of senior people movement in and around DT, including B2B leadership changes at Greece’s OTE Group, with CTIO Yannis Vitzilaios switching across to lead Business Segment; and at DTCP, with the appointment of private equity and defencetech experts to lead the investor’s new security and resilience fund.
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Products & ServicesDT plants flag in eSIM roaming territory with T-Travel launch
DT joins the global eSIM party amid its ongoing backing of independent providers such as Airalo.
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NetworkWildanet joins fibreco multiplay push with TiVo
Open access: Latest UK challenger to broaden proposition in competition dogfight. TiVo/Freely UK-first advances natural evolution from broadband provider to multi-service operator. “Expect more from us”, commercial chief Simon Hughes tells TelcoTitans…
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Special ReportBeyond fibre Special Report: the MVNO multiplay opportunity for UK altnets
Sponsored access: For fibre broadband challengers, mobile is no longer a capital-intensive distraction: it’s a multi-billion market opportunity now accessible without the old £1m+ capex barrier. This free-to-read analysis and primer includes exclusive insights from Community Fibre, Gamma and Graystone Strategy…
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B2BBT taps Ivanti for eSIM deploy-to-device automation
BT’s latest enterprise mobility initiative aims to make connectivity deployment invisible, embedding eSIM activation into device management platforms as part of a broader software-defined connectivity strategy.
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Products & ServicesThe $5bn travel eSIM revolution: disruptors, unicorns, and the MNO fightback
MVNOs World: Kaleido Intelligence identifies exponential growth in the travel eSIM segment, with momentum fuelled by perception of MNO gouging and lack of pricing clarity. Operators are mitigating this challenge to roaming revenues by hedging bets with investments in disruptors, wholesale MVNO deals, and more transparent international travel plans.
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B2BBT Wholesale gets ‘proactive’ in pursuit of travel eSIM opportunity
MVNOs World: BT Wholesale leans into MVNO-esque partnerships with travel providers amid warnings that roaming resale ‘back door’ is closing. “Our front door is open”, says MVNO Director Nick Wootten. 5G SA could also become a faultline for MVNO…
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Finance & StrategyThree cheers for London: Community Fibre achieves cash-positivity, returns to rollout, adds mobile multiplay
FY25/Analyst Briefing: upbeat and staunchly local altnet resumes build-out and ups ambitions, now partly self-funding as possibly first UK-fibreco to turn cash-positive following strong FY25. Also debuting highly-competitive mobile bolt-on bolstering fixed-mobile convergence challenge…
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NetworkFrom defence to attack: CSG’s blueprint for telco AI transformation
Interview: Telcos risk losing to nimbler rivals unless they accelerate AI readiness. CSG argues that operators must simplify legacy customer systems, speed service innovation, and nurture scalable ecosystems — or face losing strategically vital B2B growth opportunities whilst defending declining legacy markets. Learn more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesGamma’s Mike Mills: why UK altnet-MVNO convergence is happening now
For UK fibre players, adding mobile services is becoming a compelling route to maximising ARPU and customer value. Enabler Gamma debunks misconceptions, arguing that the MVNO model can unlock significant returns with fast market entry, while eSIM also rewrites the rules. Learn more…
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Briefing: satcomms, sovereignty, and States-side strength
The latest developments from around DT, as T-Mobile US and Hrvatski Telekom kick off the H1 results round with solid growth numbers, OTE takes another step towards the exit door in Romania, and T-Systems ramps up its sovereignty pitch to German enterprise. Read more…
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Finance & StrategyAiralo becomes eSIM sector’s first unicorn
DT, Orange, and Telefónica‑backed provider breaks ground as the first unicorn in the eSIM sector, with perceived value pushed beyond the billion mark…
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: fierce MVNO competition in Vodafone’s largest markets
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem as the latest UK merger concessions include MVNO compromise; O2 poaches Lyca from Vodafone Germany; fibre sharing deals signed in Germany while Vodacom South Africa works to push its only fibre JV through antitrust red tape…
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Strategy & ChangeUK infra investment group Fern branches out into mobile services
Expansive fibre, energy, and property investor builds an MVNO enablement platform business, targeting high-street retailers and other consumer brands.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica reinvests in eSIM provider Airalo
Latest investment sees increasing focus on more mature and strategic startups housed within Telefónica Ventures’ growing list of portfolio companies. Read more…