Latest Finance & Strategy Insight – Page 119
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Ofcom calls out UK operators
Vodafone launches device financing and insurance scheme in Spain; regulator slams VfUK for lack of social tariff.
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PremiumVodafone Turkey commits to ‘build not buy’ tech model
CIO Seker shares Group ambition for unified Technology teams.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: Bharti Airtel Chairman wants “affordable” spectrum
TRAI proposes near-40% reduction across spectrum bands in upcoming auction; Vodafone Egypt acquires 10% stakes in e-payment platforms Bee and Masary.
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PremiumPrivacy-by-design at heart of data trust strategy
Fostering an improved reputation for trustworthiness and delivering privacy-by-design can lead to new revenue streams, according to Vodafone Business data chief.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: job applications open for refugees
Vodafone receives 800 applications from Ukrainian refugees; launches free V2X platform across Europe to improve road safety.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Sys receives “expert” Azure badge
Microsoft recognises T-Sys as Azure Expert; division goes all-electric.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: OTE pitches Romanian Business
T-Mobile Poland signs 15-year PPA with GreenVolt; OTE reportedly seeking to offload Telekom Romania Mobile Communications.
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: Deloitte selected as Auditor
TMUS follows in DT’s footsteps with selection of Deloitte as new auditor.
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PremiumDedicated MagentaTV ad sales team established
TDE partners Sport.Media.Net for new advertising function. Sights set on leveraging MagentaTV growth to sell sponsorships.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: adam&eve to work alongside DDB
Telekom Deutschland channels adam&eve to up creativity; MagentaTV boosts RTL+.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Staex secures €1.65m in funding
Decentralised IoT spinout Staex resurfaces; DT to debut design-orientated smart home device collection in Milan.
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Financial & Performance“Give the competition a chance”: T-Mobile US flaunts 5G dominance, dismisses inflation concerns
Positive set of figures from T-Mobile US as operator surpasses customer gain estimates. NatCo more than keen to highlight 5G influence, claiming a ‘two-year lead’ on rivals AT&T and Verizon. Cost of living crisis a “real opportunity” for T-Mobile to “serve more people as the value leader”, says CEO ...
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OperationsTelefónica tightens management focus for Spanish platform play
Previously heralded Industry Verticals unit now up and running as Telefónica implements a more ambitious multi-play strategy. Growing Wholesale business receives dedicated leadership, while regional management will take greater role in supporting B2B sector. Brand manager Serrahima given broader remit to improve customer experience in all sectors.
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Financial & PerformanceHrvatski Telekom rides Q1 shocks but ‘ready to adjust’
Croatian operator says Ukraine war exacerbating supply disruption challenges and inflation. No change to FY22 guidance but management watching developments. Telco still keen on M&A to expand regional footprint.
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M&AVivo eyes convergence options as Oi integration begins
Cross-selling to new Oi customer base a focus for CEO Christian Gebara as migration and integration gets underway, set to be completed in 2023. Synergies of BRL 5.4bn (£870m/€1bn) expected via efficiencies in costs, investments, and integration. Spectrum and mobile site tidy-up due this year, with half of the ...
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MarketingTelefónica has a change of plan on convergence
Fusión brand set to be replaced after a decade as totem for Group’s convergence strategy. Move comes with convergent ARPU and acquisition in stall. New service to draw on Group’s prolific recent recruitment of partners such as Microsoft, Prosegur, and Teladoc.
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Strategy & ChangeEE to swallow BT and move “beyond connectivity”
BT Consumer’s two brands set for change as EE takes centre stage. EE to become flagship for converged products and new, “future services”. BT moniker to remain for Enterprise and Global operations as BT Means Business platform kicks on. Simplification, for customers and teams, the name of the game. ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange leans on DT buying ties to counter inflation
Executives lay out anti-inflation toolkit in macro risk-inflected Q1 results call. BuyIn joint venture with DT highlighted as having an important role in dampening cost pressures. African ops described as “resilient” to Ukraine war shockwaves.
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Strategy & ChangeEmbrace the era of “never normal” — Teradata CTO Stephen Brobst
Telcos must learn from financial services peers and embrace disruption as a welcome driver of innovation. Resilient telcos that use data-driven insights to innovate will thrive, while brittle players that oppose disruption will atrophy.
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Strategy & Change‘A deliberate ploy’: UK operators face backlash as prices increase
Consumers facing broadband and mobile price hikes question operators’ justifications. Infrastructure investment and heightened demand among the buzzwords, but critics say margins the greater concern. MVNOs come out on top against ‘big four’ in a consumer survey.