Latest Headlines from Germany – Page 76
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom’s headline data: strong and stable
Europe-side divisions remain in positive territory. German broadband “softness” targeted by management. Signs of urgency on transformation in Europe: Telekom Romania exit again mooted and restructuring stepped up at T-Sys.
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PremiumTelekom Deutschland facing tough broadband market competition
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, offering up the prospect of yet stiffer competition for Telekom Deutschland as it battles to maintain share (see separate report).
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Public AffairsGerman operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added 4G and 5G rollout commitments made in return.
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Strategy & ChangeTelekom Deutschland’s 5G service stalled by spectrum logjam
Initial false 5G dawn down to 3.6GHz delay. Höttges open to expanded tower sharing with other German operators.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom has “all hands on deck” after broadband slowdown
Anti-churn focus dialled up as competitive performance dips. TDE seeing next-gen service success and still on to meet targets. No hard evidence of mooted spend rowback.
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PremiumVodafone Germany testing Cellular Vehicle to Everything technology
Vodafone flagged tests of Cellular Vehicle to Everything technology as part of a two-year project in Düsseldorf.
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PremiumVodafone Germany goes large on 5G coverage
Different data caps, not speed-tiering, guide 5G pricing. 700MHz airwaves now available to support network rollout. Live 5G roaming in 55 European cities and towns.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Group targets Deutsche Telekom for tower tie-up
Focus turns to Germany as last of Europe Region ‘big four’ to meet Group push for tower overhaul. German arch-rival yet to be convinced to raise the drawbridge. Cornerstone-style Telefónica Deutschland relationship a possible plan-b. Equivalent plans move forward in Italy and UK.
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Public AffairsVodafone Group’s lunar 4G project loses thrust
Snag with partner PTScientists’ finances.
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Public AffairsLiberty Global deal approval triggers Deutsche Telekom
EC waives through merger, conditional on full compliance with Vodafone’s remedy package. Telekom considers legal action.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Germany among operators officially launching Mobile Connect
Vodafone Germany and rivals Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica Deutschland finally made an official launch of Mobile Connect.
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PremiumDT up in arms over Vodafone–Liberty approval
EC waives through merger, conditional on full compliance with Vodafone’s remedy package. DT considers legal action.
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Suppliers & SCMTDE likely suspect as Adtran trims revenue guidance
Supplier anticipates revenue dip after ‘European tier-one’ customer tightens purse strings.
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PremiumTDE makes tentative 5G start with limited rollout
Vodafone launches 5G after TDE, with more aggression on coverage. Huawei still under review.
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PremiumH1 FY19: confident Telefónica cruising on
Telefónica on track for year, with management confident long-running strategy is beginning to pay off. Revenue and profit growing organically, but change in accounting standards may be flattering numbers. Operating costs floating up on digital transformation projects and to fuel the value-add commercial strategy. Latin America enterprise business growing ...
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Public AffairsVodafone Czech Republic competition threat resurfaces, ahead of 5G auction
CTÚ to launch another bid to disrupt three-player cosiness. Quid pro quo for 700MHz and 3.4GHz-3.6GHz availability.
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Vodafone Germany under more pressure to offer Vodafone Pass EU-wide
Consumer group wins bid to force VfD to offer Vodafone Pass across EU. VfD can appeal; court decision non-binding. Calls for a hefty fine on OpCo.
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PremiumCommScope flags its involvement in Vodafone Germany’s DOCSIS 3.1 network upgrade, with Arris
Gigabit cable plan coming together, with vendors clamouring for credit and Unitymedia deal clearance expected.
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PremiumVodafone Germany has shift-screen installed by SIGMA System Audio-Visuell
“Professional presentation” technology specialist SIGMA System Audio-Visuell installed a shift-screen at VfD Vodafone Campus headquarters in Düsseldorf.