Latest Regional News – Page 58
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Strategy & Change
Copper 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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Vodafone targets early mover tag with German 5G tech
Carrier aggregation and voice‑over‑new radio deployments in the works.
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Vodafone 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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Vi cash crisis piles pressure on tower partners, investors
Indus Towers seeing some success in debt recovery from Vodafone‑backed operator, but more work to be done.
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Vodafone FY22–23 Headlines: growth “possible”, but returns prove costly
Vodafone’s revenue creeps up but not without challenge.
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Strategy & Change
Newbie GD Towers sheds “dinosaur” image, looks east for tower expansion
CEO Bruno Jacobfeuerborn revels in GD Towers’ independence at TowerXchange Meetup Europe. TowerCo confirms organic and inorganic growth are on the agenda, and signals more Deutsche Telekom asset carve-outs in the pipeline.
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BT loses out in EU data exchange controversy
Decision to award €458m TESTA contract to BT Global Services Belgium revoked after legal debacle.
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T-Mobile US CEO trumpets enterprise, rural gains
Mike Sievert outlines “methodological approach” to building share in underpenetrated areas. Highlights Verizon’s role as “great benchmark” to mark enterprise progress.
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Vodafone Ireland continues investment in network evolution
Vodafone set to invest €500m in its network modernisation programme across the next five years.
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M&A
TowerXchange Europe: Phoenix Tower explores new avenues for growth, still open to M&A
As tower deals cool off in Europe, comparative upstart Phoenix Tower International looks to operational efficiency and adjacent growth areas. Scott Lewis, VP Next Generation Solutions at PTI, flags difficulties with DAS, and says it’s “early days” for mobile private networks. Warns off engagement with enterprise IT as neither ...
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Strategy & Change
TowerXchange 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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Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: TOTEM CEO outlines need for change to meet “endless” capacity demand
Nicolas Roy says industry needs to do its own homework and implement digital processes. “Tight link” between TowerCos and MNOs underpinned by offer of more specific site solutions.
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Network & Infrastructure
“Disastrous” load shedding threatens to constrict Vodacom network ambitions
Vodacom management laments load shedding policy as investment reallocated to fund backup energy solutions.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Spain weighs up spectrum extension
Spain weighs up spectrum extension.
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Elsewhere in Associates and JVs: Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul
Vi hires Ericsson for massive charging overhaul.
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T-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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Telefónica-Prosegur JV develops AI tech to tackle burglars
Platform switch at operator’s connected alarm and monitor venture with Prosegur reflects fresh focus on driving up service profitability.
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Elsewhere in Africa: Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market
Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Spain to promote European telecoms mergers
Spain to promote European telecoms mergers in EU leadership.
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Amdocs wins more new business from T-Mobile US
T-Mobile signs up for Amdocs Commerce & Care and Monetization suites.