Latest from Germany – Page 27
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PeopleWolfgang Metze returns to Deutsche Telekom
Wolfgang Metze set to re-join old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group. Replaces André Almeida, who takes new position at DT’s investment-focused, centrally based Group Development unit. Metze seen as rising star and has been billed as potential future CEO of Telekom Deutschland.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s IoT momentum slows despite glut of new partnerships
Series of recent tie-ups show promise, but connections growth hits first single-digit slow-down for the home-grown, now revenue-unicorn IoT business.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s fibre progress marred by overbuild complaints, cabling jungle
Group FTTP network now passes almost six million premises. Rivals maintain criticism of overbuild tactics. Trenching techniques adding to Germany’s subterranean cabling jungle.
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PeopleVantage selects permanent Badrinath successor
Christian Hillabrant set to become permanent CEO at German TowerCo, with appointment expected to become effective in around two months.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s antitrust watchdog investigates 1&1 allegation of Vodafone obstruction
· Federal Cartel Office launches formal enquiry on whether Vodafone purposefully impeded 1&1 from acquiring 5G antenna sites.
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Strategy & ChangeCopper shutdown a ‘game changer’ for Deutsche Telekom, says Höttges
CEO says pilots have been run to test migration approaches. DT’s fibre take-up hampered by its own vectoring success. But Germany does not yet have a firm date for its copper switch-off.
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PremiumVodafone targets early mover tag with German 5G tech
Carrier aggregation and voice‑over‑new radio deployments in the works.
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PremiumVodafone FY22–23: pressure on core markets as drag continues
Three of Vodafone’s largest European markets see revenue decline and poor return on investment.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: Group makes a pay-TV board upgrade
Telefónica Audiovisual Digital expands Board of Directors, with Rasauro Varo now working as VP and Director of Movistar Plus+ pay-TV service.
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PeopleAmerican Tower appoints new CEO in Germany
Martin Bouchard takes up mantle as CEO at American Tower Germany, moving from C-suite position at Deutsche Funkturm.
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Strategy & ChangeTowerXchange Europe: Vantage eyes in-building DAS for adjacent growth
Vantage Towers looks to continue expansion into adjacent markets, with CEO Vivek Badrinath naming DAS as a strong candidate for growth.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Spain weighs up spectrum extension
Spain weighs up spectrum extension.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates and JVs: Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul
Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul.
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PremiumT-Systems gets UiPath on board for AI and RPA
RPA specialist beds down further in Deutsche Telekom Group. UiPath AI and RPA capabilities now hosted in Open Telekom Cloud.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone FY22–23: Germany braces for impact as housing association TV contracts come up for grabs
Operator could lose significant chunk of 8.5 million TV customer base within housing associations, which generates around €800m in revenue.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone FY22–23: Della Valle to bring Group “back to basics” with business-first approach
New CEO wants Group turnaround to build on existing strengths in B2B while fixing customer experience declines.
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Network & InfrastructureTelekom Deutschland revs up motorway mobile coverage
German NatCo teams up with Autobahn GmbH to accelerate network expansion.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: OTE finance chief takes control in Romania
May 2023 update: Host of changes made at Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia. More…
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PremiumDT’s Höttges dares to hope for housing association breakthrough
DT CEO “more optimistic” now that cableco ‘rental privilege’ will be abolished from July 2024. Boost expected for TV services, with Euro 2024 TV rights an added attraction.
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PremiumDeutsche Glasfaser bags wholesale deal with NetCologne
NetCologne to offer services over Deutsche Glasfaser’s fibre network in certain areas of Germany.