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Content & TVUK TV resets around streaming, as fibrecos and MNOs close in on Sky and Virgin Media O2
Analysis: A budget EE TV launch by BT is the clearest sign yet that affordable streamed TV has become a key strategic battleground for UK operators seeking to entice and retain customers on multi-play. Fibrecos and MNOs alike are muscling in with cut-price, streaming-first offers, leaving the two national SPs for whom TV has historically been most central striving to defend their turf…
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Network & InfraSpanish gov selects Telefónica, Vodafone Spain for defence network upgrade
Telcos among group of businesses selected to maintain and upgrade the country’s I3D defence comms network, with Indra Space-owned Hisdesat set to provide satellite comms. Move sees Telefónica and Vodafone Spain continue to push into the defence sector…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch: focus on the fibre end-game
Analyst Briefing: Openreach arrived at Connected Britain as the industry’s favourite antagonist, but its leadership remained firmly focused on two objectives: finishing the UK’s full-fibre rollout and accelerating the retirement of the copper network. More from BT Business, EE, elsewhere…
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B2BO2 remixes B2B mobile portfolio in bid for value uptick
Tariff rework forms part of broad strategy switch-up at German operator as it seeks to regain ‘profitable growth’ through new partnerships, services, and efficiencies.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: altnet consolidation quarrels, TV multi-play bets
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including nexfibre‑Netomnia ‘turmoil’, Openreach’s accelerated copper switch‑off, Virtus raises funds for UK expansion, and plenty more…
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom among first investors in new defence fund for Europe
Operator among group of investors to support DTCP’s Defence Fund I, aimed at supporting European security businesses. DT CEO Tim Höttges says operator has a “clear role” within the sector, and calls on Europe to take on “shared responsibility” for its own security…
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Greek tech chief switches to lead B2B
September 2026 update: A roundup of senior people movement in and around DT, including B2B leadership changes at Greece’s OTE Group, with CTIO Yannis Vitzilaios switching across to lead Business Segment; and at DTCP, with the appointment of private equity and defencetech experts to lead the investor’s new security and resilience fund.
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PeoplewatchFrance Peoplewatch: Orange names new cloud lead; Bouygues’ B2B reorg
Latest strategic people moves in the French telecoms and digital infra sectors, including: Orange naming the CEO of its Unified Cloud Platform; new appointments at Bouygues Telecom following B2B division restructuring; and Eurofiber recruiting a fresh head of French operations…
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OperationsTelefónica picks Lenovo exec to drive new Spanish device business
Operator creates hardware division with goal of accelerating sales growth and diversifying product base. Move comes as Group pursues similar ambitions in Brazil, and contrasts with the hardware sector in other key markets where trends have proven trickier to navigate…
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Network & InfraNscale’s IPO comes at a precarious time for AI infra companies
UK-domiciled Nscale is reported to be targeting a $30bn valuation after filing for an New York Stock Exchange IPO. But the scale-up’s plans comes as investors reassess appetite for AI infrastructure and concerns around AI safety and sovereignty abound.
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Venturing & InvestmentsOrange backs startup Biolevate in pharma AI push
Orange Ventures co‑led a Series A funding round for the health‑tech specialist.
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Financial & PerformanceBrazil and Spain keep ship on course at Telefónica
Q2 FY26 in-depth: Telefónica on track to meet FY26 goals after strong set of Group numbers for quarter, although performance trends remain mixed across markets.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica yet to perfect Transform & Grow mix
Q2 FY26 overview: Telefónica completes first half of financial year in strong position, thanks to ongoing strength in its domestic business and Brazilian growth engine. But the operator’s progress remains two-speed and it is adopting extra measures in Germany and UK in a bid to secure a more consistent, broad-based platform for growth.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica’s efficiency progress on display
Q2 FY26 guidance: Cost-focused Telefónica expresses confidence on execution of spend reduction measures, and reflects optimism in upwards tweak to FY26 profitability guidance…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: satcos build up regional manufacturing
Analyst Briefing: Latest on EMEA digital infra, including: inbound investment; the Netherlands’ largest fibre altnets teaming up; and Greek utility PPC landing AWS as anchor for its mega-data centre.
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Strategy & ChangeMásOrange goes back to its roots by rebranding as Orange Spain
Launched in 2024, MásOrange has already been replaced by its “strongest brand”.
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Network & InfraDeutsche Glasfaser joins altnet million-customer club
Deutsche Glasfaser reaches one million customer mark, attributing uptake growth to “broad positioning” across customer segments and open access agreements. Achievement follows a strategic shift away from fibre expansion to drive utilisation of its network…
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Network & InfraEurofiber becomes latest telco to join EC’s AI Factory scheme
B2B connectivity player lands contract to build fresh capacity under EC’s AI Factory initiative. Deal sees Eurofiber join several other digital infra and telecoms players in the scheme, and only shortly after modifying its own data centre strategy…
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Products & ServicesDT plants flag in eSIM roaming territory with T-Travel launch
DT joins the global eSIM party amid its ongoing backing of independent providers such as Airalo.
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Network & InfraOrange Belgium deploys robot to up game on network troubleshooting
Operator expects significant savings and sustainability gains after introducing next-gen solution for automated fault diagnosis, line testing, and service activation.