Latest Strategy News – Page 2
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Network & Infrastructure
Vi delivers ‘quick win capex’ in kit vendor mega deal
Ericsson and Nokia re-up Vi relationship, Samsung added to partner roster.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone’s scaleup hothouse pivots to address telco ‘risk aversion’
Connected Britain: Tomorrow Street CEO Kenny Graham talks up JV’s role in educating Vodafone execs of need to take risks to leverage emerging technology.
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Strategy & Change
T-Mobile lifts 5G FWA user target into double figure millions
Factors behind target expansion include advancements in network and device quality, more spectrum, and precision marketing.
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Strategy & Change
Seven years in, Liberty CEO says it’s time to ‘think about’ Vodafone JV’s future
Mike Fries suggests seven years of co-ownership with Vodafone may be long enough as internal discussions turn more acutely to Dutch JV’s future.
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Eventwatch
DT’s Höttges swings for extra AI gains
CEO bigs up Group’s AI efforts, while railing against excessive bureaucracy in this field.
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M&A
BT takes another step towards Irish exit — report
Emergency call handling contract set to expire as BT reportedly readies for Ireland exit.
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Public Affairs
UK Minister hints at fixes for FibreCos’ apartment access woes
Operators vent about barriers to accessing MDU access as new Telecoms Minister offers support for reforms, but little in the way of detail or firm commitments…
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Products & Services
Telekom Deutschland turns to youth in German pricing fight
German NatCo maintains focus on More for More, and upping inclusive value rather than answering rivals’ aggressive pricing tactics.
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People
BT adds ex-antitrust CEO to boardroom
Former Competition and Markets Authority CEO Alex Chrisholm joins BT board to lead Ofcom engagement, support Openreach separation compliance.
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People
T-Mobile hands CFO a fresh deal ahead of M&A integration challenge
Peter Osvaldik given a pay rise as T-Mobile seeks consistency of leadership ahead of execution challenges accompanying pending fibre and wireless buyouts.
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Network & Infrastructure
Helios calls on Hyperoptic CEO to help drive tower tech evolution
Middle East and Africa tower group seeks to tap into well of infra innovation, go-to-market, and belt-tightening experiencing by appointing UK altnet’s Dana Tobak CBE to board.
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Products & Services
In depth: One Touch Switching launch day
UK’s ‘imperfect’ fixed broadband migration hub debuts to mixed altnet reviews, and incumbent ISP win-back loophole only spotted on launch day. OTS broadly seen by many challengers as open season on majors with poor customer satisfaction, mixed with fears of race to bottom and weakness on multi-play (Sky and VM O2 are both bullish, too). Register to read…
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M&A
American Tower CEO ‘open’ to European M&A
Steven Vondran indicates interest in expanding its three-market European footprint, saying regional business is experiencing strong mobile operator demand.
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Enterprise (B2B)
BT’s Kirkby stands firm on security stance as risks are on the rise
BT showcased its security expertise at its Secure Tomorrow Festival at Adastral Park, with Group CEO Allison Kirkby putting security front and centre a BT protects customers and reputation.
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Operations
DT says latest European systems meld making ‘significant strides’
Execs report new Common Operating Model for Europe programme, focused on setup of shared solutions across DT’s regional markets, is already making impact on top and bottom line.
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People
BT Peoplewatch: Wholesale in transition as Business evolves
20+ senior and strategic changes at BT, including: more exits from BT Wholesale; fresh engineering setup at Openreach; architecture leadership moves; and strategic transformation appointments at Group and Business…
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Financial & Performance
UK altnet Spring Fibre seeks new investors as backers step away
With a near-£14m deficit on its balance sheet, the altnet stated in its FY23 accounts that it was seeking a new investor to support cashflow needs as its principal backer declines to cover plans.
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Strategy & Change
Tower group SBA wants ‘visibility’ before voyaging into foggy Europe
Eurosceptic tower group plays down the prospect of any dealmaking to give it a regional presence, saying its M&A focus is on strengthening businesses within its existing footprint.
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Strategy & Change
Brazil’s Vivo gets Central Bank nod to expand in fintech
Central Bank of Brazil grants licence for operator to expand credit and insurance products and grow its presence in the fintech space.
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M&A
Telefónica, América Móvil team to circle WOM Chile carcass
Operators partner to bid for telecoms assets set to be sold off as part of WOM bankruptcy process.