Latest from Infrawatch – Page 6
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Network & InfraSpanish energy giant Iberdrola expands into data centres
Ireland’s Echelon teams up with Spanish energy group to collaborate on data centre development in the latter’s domestic market, with first project in Madrid to become the latest 100MW+ facility in the country…
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Consumer (B2C)WightFibre focuses on demographics and experience as local market matures
CEO John Irvine identifies key demographics where converged legacy players may still hold sway, although bonds are loosening…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: fixed infra highs and lows; backbones strengthened
Latest in EMEA digital infra: satellite trio begins picking IRIS2 construction partners; EU takes another look at KKR’s recent fixed asset purchase; South Africa’s Competition Commission finally gives verdict on Vodacom–CIVH fibre JV; African telcos and govs strengthen backbone…
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PeopleUnder pressure KCOM loses CEO
Tim Shaw set to depart after three-year stint, exiting amid reports that Hull incumbent is gearing up for talks over mounting debt as it continues fibre expansion and migration programmes…
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Financial & PerformanceTalkTalk bags £100m in latest financial restructuring
Troubled UK provider raises £100m as part of wider financing deal, reportedly providing short-term relief on debt struggles…
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Public AffairsDouble take: EU probes KKR over TIM fixed NetCo buyout
EC investigation raises new questions about controversial €22bn takeover of Italian fixed infrastructure assets, with wholesale agreements central to concerns…
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M&AMásOrange, Vodafone Spain reach final stages of fibre JV stake sale — report
Deal to offload stake in €8bn Surf fibreco said to be imminent, helping clarify MásOrange value ahead of potential 2026 IPO, as well as demonstrating massive 18-month value accretion at Zegona…
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY25–26: Openreach fibre machine keeps rolling
Access services business keeping up its relentless build pace, while connections are soaring. UK fibre’s pre-eminent multi-tasker shows build can be accelerated alongside strong take-up, but broadband losses continue to mount in the meantime…
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Suppliers & SCMVodacom Tanzania swaps Nokia for Huawei in RAN overhaul
Parent Group’s CEO Shameel Joosub says “much more attractive offer” from Huawei led to initiation of a major RAN rip-and-replace project.
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Financial & PerformanceGrain snags £225m funding as Equitix recommits
Nearly half a billion pounds in total funding now unlocked to fuel one of the UK’s largest and most intriguing low-cost fibre builds, with Equitix re-upping investment alongside bigger funders…
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Network & InfraSatellite sovereignty: Europe moves to get IRIS2 in gear
In depth: European authorities have begun selecting partners to deliver flagship satellite comms project IRIS2, and, in doing so, enable a wide-range of next-gen secure services for member states’ public bodies. But will scale of ambition bring overstretch on complexity and hubris?
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Public AffairsCNMC ruling ignites spat over Telefónica wholesale price hike
CNMC’s attempt to recalibrate duct access pricing under MARCo regulation has triggered outrage across Spain’s telecoms sector…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: CityFibre reloads, Aviva consolidates, Cellnex eyes UK
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: CityFibre secures financing for expansion drive, GoFibre picks up Project Gigabit deal, Cellnex engages UK government on investment; people moves, and plenty more…
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M&AVodacom’s Maziv JV clears hurdle to create $3.4bn South African fibre giant
Four years in the making, CIVH partnership looks back on track with new commitments securing regulatory approval. Deal will cement Maziv as South African retail and wholesale fibre leader…
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Network & InfraTAR 2026: altnets, Openreach rail against ‘puzzling’ regulatory misstep
In a rare show of alignment, Ofcom’s Telecoms Access Review re-zoning proposals get a sledging from altnets and the incumbent as the UK’s fibre industry unites to vent frustration at potential regulatory framework update…
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TechnologyEU brings quantum tech into AI Gigafactory fold
The EU expands its EuroHPC JU project to include “strategic provisions” for developing quantum technology, eyeing synergies with other high-performance computing infrastructure.
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Network & InfraUK’s GoFibre bags £105m in Scottish fibre deal
Altnet scores another round of subsidies to install fibre to additional premises in rural Scotland. Award is the third for Scotland from Project Gigabit, as Building Digital UK seeks to hand out more contracts in the country after a slow start (when compared to England and Wales)…
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OperationsEfficiency-focused EuroTeleSites switches on Sitetracker
CEE wireless infra player says it brought fresh asset management platform live in May, enabling better management of its 13,700 sites.
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PeopleUK’s National Wealth Fund names new CEO
Oliver Holbourn to lead UK government investment vehicle with new ‘strategic priorities’ as the organisation looks to invest beyond infrastructure for the first time. However, digital infra has remained one of NWF’s key interests with its recent investment activity…
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M&AAllianz expands European infra portfolio with Yondr stake buy
German financial giant (and Telefónica fibre partner) acquires minority stake, following DigitalBridge and La Caisse’s buyout of data centre operator. Move sees Allianz further expand digital infra investments, which now comprises data centres, fibre, and towers…