Latest Telco Insight
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica’s Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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Partnerships & Alliances
‘Big six’ form new industry body in South Africa
Association of Communication and Technology created by Cell C, Liquid, MTN, Rain, Telkom, and Vodacom.
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People
Latest Telefónica people moves: changing faces at Tech subsidiaries
Leadership swaps at Acens, Telefónica Tech UK&I, and regional units.
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M&A
Magyar Telekom completes fibre partner buyout
Hungarian operator nets cost reduction and network boost with takeover of partner Cecoin.
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People
Höttges dismisses report of his departure as “fiction”
Deutsche Telekom CEO said he is “very committed” and doused questions about leaving his post early.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vivo’s network share deal challenged by rivals
Reciprocal agreement with Winity requires regulatory approval.
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Public Affairs
DT CEO in direct plea to Orbán over Hungarian tax hit
Group and NatCo chiefs in lobbying drive to head off threat of new levies in Europe, amid economic crisis.
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People
BT’s General Counsel up for Bank of England post
Sabine Chalmers reportedly put forward for Court job in evolving boardroom.
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Strategy & Change
T-Mobile and Inseego gear up for anticipated FWA boom
Inseego CEO sees new T-Mobile US 5G business plans as ‘catalyst’ for enterprise adoption of 5G FWA.
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Financial & Performance
Tax and competitive threats cloud Magyar Telekom’s H1
Hungarian telco weathers blow of government’s crisis tax, introduced in June.
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M&A
TIM’s INWIT sale forces Board overhaul
Entire INWIT Board of Directors resigns, with replacements to come in October.
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Strategy & Change
DT’s Höttges seeks ‘nerds’ to lead future group
CEO provides his formula for a good leader, highlighting attitude as an important element.
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People
Former Vodafone NZ CEO Stanners makes return at rival
2degrees adds former Vodafone New Zealand CEO Russell Stanners to its Board of Directors, in a post-M&A revamp.
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Enterprise (B2B)
BT ‘committed’ to NI after Chamber of Commerce deal
NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry renews BT Enterprise Communications Partner status.
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Public Affairs
PwC fined for BT Italia fraud case
Auditor handed £1.75m fine for lack of “professional scepticism” relating to BT’s Italian operations.
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Venturing & Investments
Vivo Ventures primed for investment spree
Telefónica|Vivo’s new CVC shortlists 20 startups.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodacom likes Facebook for rural 4G in Tanzania
Duo clubs together to upgrade 120 rural sites for 4G.
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Strategy & Change
EC dedicates €127bn to fill digital gaps
European Commission sees progress towards 2030 digital targets.
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Strategy & Change
Detecon CEO sets out growth agenda
Ralf Pichler sees Nordics as ‘super interesting’ region for the T-Systems-owned consultancy.
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People
Latest BT people moves: Enterprise builds on Health and Defence strengths
Enterprise efforts to return to growth mean investment in Health and Defence verticals and changes to Corporate & Public Sector leadership.
