Latest Vodafone Insight – Page 4
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Turkey to lean on ‘global’ expertise to move fast with 5G
Vodafone and peers in the starting blocks ahead of October auction, when 5G race will begin.
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M&AAustralia’s Waveconn bulks up tower portfolio with Optus deal
Towerco to acquire hundreds of new sites from Australia’s number-two operator, further expanding its tower portfolio. Optus says the sale raises cash to fuel investments elsewhere…
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PeoplewatchNuuday brings in ex-Vodafone IT architect to lead ServCo’s ‘harder’ next phase
Carlos Moreno Alonso appointed CTIO to lead TDC Group subsidiary’s ongoing digital transformation project.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom enters market for new BSS partners
Kenyan operator launches tender for vendors to support a multi-year overhaul of its BSS and CRM setup.
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Network & InfraPower-play: Vodacom’s ‘game changing’ virtual wheeling system goes live
South African operator becomes the first to deploy renewable energy sourcing concept, with co-developer Mezzanine and IPP SOLA Group. Solution made available to peers as Vodacom looks to proliferate the tech…
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone’s buying platform signs up Nomia for ‘strategic’ tail spend management
Vodafone Procure & Connect has enlisted Bell Integration spin-out Nomia to manage its tail spend with a view to turn the ‘tactical’ procurement into a ‘strategic’ asset…
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TechnologyCase study: Vodafone seeing tangible AI success in the field
Vodafone and Celfocus unveiled early but striking results in embedding AI into field operations — cutting repeat visits and harmonising quality — to both accelerate the operator’s zero-touch ambitions and sharpen customer focus.
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Network & InfraVodafone Germany changes the channel for cable upgrade
Operator launches nationwide spectrum optimisation programme aimed at improving broadband speeds and driving efficiencies, with fresh NorDig LCN technology delivering customer experience improvements for cable and fibre users…
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Financial & PerformanceTPG: Vodafone up for £360m windfall as Oz outpost splashes the cash
Following the multi-billion-dollar sale of its fixed assets, TPG Telecom is initiating a major capital return. The “novel and complex” AUD 3bn plan is designed to reward major shareholders while courting minority investors and improving the telco’s stock exchange and credit profile. It also boasted a cracking H1…
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Network & InfraBlow for Vodafone as Türk Telekom secures 25-year fixed infra licence extension
State-controlled telco extends fixed infra concession, committing $20bn into network expansion and improvements over next 25 years. Renewal runs counter to rival Vodafone Turkey’s calls for greater collaboration in sector. Investors not impressed by stressed leverage, either…
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Deep DiveLegendary corporate raider reveals 3% Vodafone stake
Deep Dive: Following Liberty Global’s sharp exit, billionaire Martin Ebner has emerged as a prominent shareholder. The investor, known for forcing major change at Swiss firms, is now fourth on the shareholder roster, leaving the market to ponder the activist’s next move.
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Financial & PerformanceVi shares plummet: no further state support for Vodafone’s India affiliate
With share price diving after government indicated no further state help, at least on current basis, beleaguered Vi under renewed pressure to secure future and fund critical 5G rollout…
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Analyst ReportVodafonewatch Analyst Report #239 - August 2025
Key stories include: Della Valle undeterred by mixed Q1 | Liberty sells out of Vodafone | Group weighs bolt‑on M&A options | German turnaround imminent? | Nokia out, Huawei in for Tanzania | and much more…
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Network & InfraTurkey to hold first 5G spectrum auction
Auction expected this year, raising $2bn+, first services in 2026…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVi strengthens IBM ties with AI Innovation Hub launch
Indian operator to collaborate with longstanding It partner on developing new AI-based solutions. Accelerating time-to-market and giving its operations teams new tools are among Vi’s goals with the new Hub…
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Strategy & ChangeKenyan gov adds infra to Safaricom separation talks — report
Government reportedly mulling a potential split of Safaricom into three separate businesses, including a dedicated infrastructure unit.
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M&AVodacom lands another regulatory win for Maziv fibre JV
South Africa’s Competition Appeals Court gives thumbs up for the creation of Vodacom and CIVH’s long-planned fibre joint venture, taking it one step closer to go-time…
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PeoplewatchVi: CEO Moondra steps aside, sets challenge for successor
Debt-laden Indian operator Vi names a new CEO in Abhijit Kishore, who has a mountain to climb if he is to complete the job of turning around a business that has been in perpetual decline for several years.
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Financial & Performance1&1 taps fingers as it awaits spectrum sharing offer from rivals
Following regulator’s ruling in March, 1&1’s CEO Ralph Dommermuth says it’s not yet clear when the operator will be able to secure a deal to access low‑band spectrum.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom, Airtel sign Africa’s latest network sharing deal
Operator duo sign network infra sharing agreement for DRC, Mozambique, and Tanzania as continent’s telcos join hands to expand reach, lower costs…