Latest Regional News – Page 2
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Network & InfraEXA kicks off European fibre backbone expansion
EXA launches fresh dark and metro fibre deployments across five European countries, as CEO Jim Fagan sets sights on “new growth markets” in the Balkans, Turkey, and beyond…
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TechnologyAI data liberation: inside Boost’s escape from the telco legacy trap
Fragmented legacy systems are preventing telcos from capitalising on their data and AI. Boost Mobile defied industry orthodoxy by adopting Wavelo’s event-driven architecture, creating an agile platform to liberate data, enhance customer experience, and be ready for the next wave of AI innovation. Learn more…
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Network & InfraIndus Towers eyes Airtel’s Africa markets in first move beyond India
Indian towerco’s Board of Directors gives the go-ahead to move into Africa, starting with three markets, with a helping hand from longstanding customer and controlling shareholder Bharti Airtel…
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Public AffairsUnion slams Capita’s offshoring plans for Virgin Media O2 contract
Contact centre provider Capita has sparked outrage at the Communication Workers Union over plans to move 150 jobs that support Virgin Media O2 from the UK to South Africa.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOTE expands satellite infra ties with USA’s Globalstar
Greek telco to house more ground infra for US-based satellite operator, furthering the latter’s wider rollout programme for a next-generation satellite network…
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Network & InfraVodafone Germany changes the channel for cable upgrade
Operator launches nationwide spectrum optimisation programme aimed at improving broadband speeds and driving efficiencies, with fresh NorDig LCN technology delivering customer experience improvements for cable and fibre users…
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M&ARadianz becomes latest unit to go in BT’s international retreat
Emblem of BT’s turn of the century global ambitions to be offloaded to TNS as group pursues UK-focused strategy.
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Network & InfraGreece’s United Fiber highlights build progress
Fibre business of regional telco player United Group reports acceleration of rollout in first few months of this year, as end-2026 target nears.
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M&A4iG seals PR-Telecom deal to expand fixed infra footprint
Hungarian group continues its acquisition-led expansion strategy by finalising its acquisition of fixed infra and services provider. The buy follows several purchases in telecoms and other verticals seen in recent years.
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Partnerships & AlliancesNetomnia forays off-net with Openreach tie-up, lures new debt investors
UK altnet to add 1.5 million premises to footprint as it seeks to attract fresh customers and reduce churn through wholesale tie-up with the nation’s incumbent provider. Coincides with new investors and long-term backers completing debt raise with a £140m boost.
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InterviewvHive CEO interview: digital twins now ‘single source of truth’ for MNO infra
Mobile operators “don’t want data, they want insights”, says Yariv Geller. Wide-ranging conversation explores maturation of digital twin tech for infra asset management, its role as ‘single source of truth’, and how it’s becoming invaluable for network optimisation and towerco M&A due diligence.
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Public AffairsOrange Belgium ups data security after breach talks with watchdog
Operator gets green light from Belgian telecoms regulator to introduce new proposed security measures, aimed at preventing fraudulent SIM swapping after recent cyberattack …
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Products & ServicesDT adds 5G slices onto emergency comms menu
Tie-up with Motorola Solutions sees 5G-based MCX solution brought into operator’s portfolio for public safety organisations.
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Financial & PerformanceTPG: Vodafone up for £360m windfall as Oz outpost splashes the cash
Following the multi-billion-dollar sale of its fixed assets, TPG Telecom is initiating a major capital return. The “novel and complex” AUD 3bn plan is designed to reward major shareholders while courting minority investors and improving the telco’s stock exchange and credit profile. It also boasted a cracking H1…
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Network & InfraBlow for Vodafone as Türk Telekom secures 25-year fixed infra licence extension
State-controlled telco extends fixed infra concession, committing $20bn into network expansion and improvements over next 25 years. Renewal runs counter to rival Vodafone Turkey’s calls for greater collaboration in sector. Investors not impressed by stressed leverage, either…
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B2BT-Mobile US ups B2B challenge with SuperMobile network slice plan
US NatCo extends it aggressive play for the enterprise market with its new SuperMobile plan, leveraging its 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced network lead to combine network slicing with cybersecurity and T-Satellite connectivity. Progress lauded, but actuals remain scarce amidst latest reorg…
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InterviewT-Systems’ Jonczak revs AI engine for position as “trusted powerhouse” in Europe and beyond
Deep Dive: T-Systems is targeting a step-change in AI-driven B2B revenue growth through 2027, and also pivotal to Deutsche Telekom’s goal of €800m in internal ‘impact’. Moving beyond “Santa Claus-style” product push, new AI chief Magdalena Jonczak is leading transformation towards co-creation, and establishing division as Europe’s “trusted powerhouse” in sovereign AI. Learn more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesSky peppers Swiss fibre and mobile with Salt
Pay TV provider Sky Switzerland is partnering with Xavier Niel’s local telco redoubt to introduce converged offerings and challenge market leaders Swisscom and Sunrise. Amidst backdrop of pending Sky DACH acquisition by Bertelsmann’s RTL…
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Deep DiveLegendary corporate raider reveals 3% Vodafone stake
Deep Dive: Following Liberty Global’s sharp exit, billionaire Martin Ebner has emerged as a prominent shareholder. The investor, known for forcing major change at Swiss firms, is now fourth on the shareholder roster, leaving the market to ponder the activist’s next move.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT takes Bayern Munich sponsorship to extra time
Operator pre-emptively extends (and expands) run until 2032, with additional rights and future technology collaborations among the new signings…