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Network & InfraThe single source of truth: how TowerCos and MNOs are mastering digital twins
From accelerating M&A due diligence to slashing truck rolls and ensuring revenue, digital twins are reshaping MNO and TowerCo operations. At different stages of adoption, but as one on importance of getting the data right, leaders from BT, TDF, PTI and vHive reveal how this technology is creating the digital truth for physical assets, how this can be advantaged, and what’s next…
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M&ADT’s HAPS interest taken over by wireless infra pair
Protelindo and World Mobile jointly acquire Stratospheric Platforms, seeking to push towards commercialising HAPS systems, with plans for early deployment now in place…
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Analyst BriefingsVodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: Vodafone knocked back as rivals surge
Latest from Vodafone as a turbulent quarter sees BT claim the UK’s top telco spot, Liberty Global exits stage left, and German fibre JV OXG pushes forward with another wholesale tie-up…
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TechnologyDTCP and Porsche said to explore €500m defence tech fund
Venture capital partners DTCP and Porsche are reportedly talking about setting up a €500m defence-focused fund, which would be the pair’s second tie-up.
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PeopleBT Ireland swaps leadership to begin ‘next phase’
Carol Connolly to take over from Shay Walsh to lead BT’s in-transition Irish business.
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: in-flight boss is Amazon-bound
The latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom, including the appointment of new execs to drive network technology evolution in the AI era and direct its in-flight comms business — plus leadership switches around B2B in Poland, ‘Beyond Core’ diversification, and product design.
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B2BNetomnia enters UK fibre wholesale fray with new platform — starting with B2B
Altnet’s platform joins increasingly crowded and competitive wholesale marketplace, emphasising streamlining, top-four fibreco scale credentials, and 50G future-proofing. Dark fibre, too…
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Public AffairsRuling looms in DT’s €80m outsourcing row
ISS, DT’s facilities management supplier in Germany, indicates a tribunal ruling on long-running disagreement between the pair is close.
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PeopleCEO switched out at Telefónica Tech UK&I
Martyn Bullerwell takes the helm at Telefónica Tech UK&I, replacing Mark Gorton after the latter’s three-year tenure.
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Financial & Performance1&1 taps fingers as it awaits spectrum sharing offer from rivals
Following regulator’s ruling in March, 1&1’s CEO Ralph Dommermuth says it’s not yet clear when the operator will be able to secure a deal to access low‑band spectrum.
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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam sell-off: next offload expected in weeks
Based on comments by buyer Millicom, Telefónica can expect to complete sales of Hispanoamérica operating businesses in Uruguay this quarter, Ecuador next quarter, and Colombia in first quarter of 2026, as speculation rises for potential deals in Chile and Mexico.
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M&AAXA still seen as likely partner in Telefónica, Vodafone Spain fibreco
Operator duo reportedly in advanced stages of discussions to offload stake in Fiberpass. Telefónica expected to retain a majority holding, as it seeks to take greater control over its European infra asset base…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom, Airtel sign Africa’s latest network sharing deal
Operator duo sign network infra sharing agreement for DRC, Mozambique, and Tanzania as continent’s telcos join hands to expand reach, lower costs…
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: industrial evolution
The latest developments from Telefónica as execs trailer strategy refresh in Q2 results presentation, partnerships are firmed up with Daisy (UK) and Cellnex (Spain), and two Spanish businesswomen join the Board. Read more…
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B2BTelefónica|Vivo advances B2B goal with landmark €600m São Paulo IoT contract
Brazilian OB is deepening its enterprise footprint with a major municipal smart metering project. The deal exemplifies strategic focus on B2B as a high-growth differentiator, supported by realigned Telefónica Tech joint ventures.
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PeopleBT Peoplewatch: CTIO, regionals confirmed for International
20+ senior and strategic changes across BT as the group settles in with its new overseas B2B division, including: new CTIO imported from Accenture and regional leads for BT International; MBNL boardroom swapsie after BT Treasury departure; and Openreach alumnus adding Gigaclear board seat…
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Network & InfraVodafone’s Nadia Benabdallah: ‘the real leap lies in autonomous networks’
Having seen the Group’s networks evolve from 3G to 5G SA over a 30-year career, Milan-based network strategy chief says the real benefits will come with deployment of autonomous networking…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 spend: copper maintenance drops off the bill
Telefónica’s home market OB gains the spotlight for cost efficiency efforts linked to completion of copper shutdown during Q2…
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Financial & PerformanceGuidance: Telefónica enjoys FY25 free hit
Telefónica confirms it is on course to meet FY25 guidance, although current goals offer limited visibility into Group’s financial or strategic outlook, amid ongoing wait for completion of strategic review…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 in-depth: more ‘core one’ than ‘core four’
Spain and Brazil continue to form a strong base for Telefónica during second quarter, but currency weakness and competitive challenges dent takings elsewhere, and back up new leadership’s desire to ring in major changes…