Latest Strategy News – Page 5
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M&AT-Mobile snaps up UK marketing tech business to fuel T-Ads push
Un-Carrier announces another bolt-on tech buy for its advertising solutions business in the form of UK provider Blis, as it seeks to build a multi-billion dollar revenue side-business targeting digital marketers.
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PeopleEx-Telefónica CFO in line for boardroom spot at rival DT
Rachel Empey, former high-profile finance and strategy boss at Telefónica Deutschland, is one of a trio of nominees to Deutsche Telekom’s Supervisory Board, in latest refresh of directors.
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Strategy & Change‘Europe needs a DOGE’: Höttges looks to Musk for regulation blueprint
MWC 2025: Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges has led the usual calls for policy overhaul in Europe, this time offering a direct comparison between European MNOs’ challenges and T-Mobile’s ‘freedom’.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone, SpaceMobile to create European SatCo JV
Pair unveil plans to launch co-owned satellite services joint venture, with Vodafone locked in as SpaceMobile’s European partner of choice.
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Operations25 years in the making: Celfocus primed for telco AI era
As Celfocus marks 25 years of bridging telco and tech, CEO Álvaro José Ferreira shares insights on AI’s transformative wave, including how the EMEA systems integrator empowers SPs through data-driven innovation, automation, and strategic partnerships with hyperscalers like AWS and Google.
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Suppliers & SCMT-Mobile seeks better ops visibility with shift to new ERP
US operator is making preparations for migration to a new ERP solution, designed to improve and speed up internal reporting.
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Financial & PerformanceTPG enters ‘new phase’ as CEO actions strategic reset
Australian operator’s network sharing deal with Optus gives management optimism for FY25, as previous FY’s work lays a foundation for mobile market share growth.
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Strategy & ChangeNew Telefónica boss plots strategy shift amid European ‘winds of change’
Strategic review to consider implications of “drastic changes” ahead in Europe, says new Group Executive Chairman Marc Murtra.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Tech on a growth tear as reorg pays off
Telefónica Tech revenue surpassed €2bn in FY24 and the B2B services unit could be further bolstered through M&A following Group strategy review this year.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s wireless infra masterplan progresses in Greece
Greek incumbent OTE flags board approval for creation of new TowerCo, following review.
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Strategy & ChangeUK FibreCo Netomnia mobile bolt-on to drive take-up
Top-three fibre challenger targeting inertial BT/EE customer base with segment-first addition of mobile bolt-on. Maverick CEO Jeremy Chelot seeking to break through customer acquisition ceiling, drive up ARPU and retention, chase down Openreach…
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Peoplestc’s CEO joins Telefónica board as new shareholders reset pecking order
Long-anticipated boardroom rejig sees stc boss Olayan Alwetaid confirmed as telco’s representative in Spain, following recent stake increase — but Spanish government expand its influence over decision-making in parallel.
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Network & InfrastructureGreece’s OTE deploys fixed wireless to stem rural churn to Starlink et al
Incumbent positions recently launched FWA service as a handy retention and acquisition tool to patch up its presence in areas not yet in reach of its fibre infra.
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Network & InfrastructureMagyar Telekom moves ahead with tower carve-out
Deutsche Telekom’s Hungarian NatCo is taking next steps to separate its tower assets into a subsidiary and could complete the split by the end of 2025, if all goes to plan.
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Network & InfrastructureAmerican Tower leaves M&A door open to aid European expansion
US-based tower operator announces 2025 expansion plans in Europe, with CEO Steven Vondran indicating it remains cautiously open to M&A moves. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeOrange Wholesale to launch 5G core NaaS offer in 2025
Orange Wholesale plans to help smaller mobile operators get on board with 5G SA.
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M&ATelecom deal gives Telefónica an Argentinean escape hatch
Telefónica announces a swift, abrupt — and seemingly final — exit from Argentina, progressing bid to scale back its regional footprint in Hispam, and reduce risk. While Telefónica Argentina sale attracts criticism from President Javier Milei, Telefónica indicates it is protected from any fallout.
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PeopleDT brings former CFO Dannenfeldt back into fold
DT looks to appoint veteran Thomas Dannenfeldt to T-Mobile US’ Board of Directors.
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PeopleTelefónica wants Haas to guide German business through to 2028
Fresh, three-year contract handed to Telefónica Deutschland CEO, positioning him to deliver the German OB’s current three-year strategic programme and push further development.
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M&ALiberty seeks strategic partner to fuel B2B services expansion plan
Execs lay out strategy to build out, and eventually monetise, outsourced services businesses Liberty Blume and Liberty Tech.