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TechnologyDTCP and Porsche said to explore €500m defence tech fund
Venture capital partners DTCP and Porsche are reportedly talking about setting up a €500m defence-focused fund, which would be the pair’s second tie-up.
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Network & InfraThe single source of truth: how TowerCos and MNOs are mastering digital twins
From accelerating M&A due diligence to slashing truck rolls and ensuring revenue, digital twins are reshaping MNO and TowerCo operations. At different stages of adoption, but as one on importance of getting the data right, leaders from BT, TDF, PTI and vHive reveal how this technology is creating the digital truth for physical assets, how this can be advantaged, and what’s next…
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B2BNetomnia enters UK fibre wholesale fray with new platform — starting with B2B
Altnet’s platform joins increasingly crowded and competitive wholesale marketplace, emphasising streamlining, top-four fibreco scale credentials, and 50G future-proofing. Dark fibre, too…
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Public AffairsRuling looms in DT’s €80m outsourcing row
ISS, DT’s facilities management supplier in Germany, indicates a tribunal ruling on long-running disagreement between the pair is close.
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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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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam sell-off: next offload expected in weeks
Based on comments by buyer Millicom, Telefónica can expect to complete sales of Hispanoamérica operating businesses in Uruguay this quarter, Ecuador next quarter, and Colombia in first quarter of 2026, as speculation rises for potential deals in Chile and Mexico.
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M&AAXA still seen as likely partner in Telefónica, Vodafone Spain fibreco
Operator duo reportedly in advanced stages of discussions to offload stake in Fiberpass. Telefónica expected to retain a majority holding, as it seeks to take greater control over its European infra asset base…
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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…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: industrial evolution
The latest developments from Telefónica as execs trailer strategy refresh in Q2 results presentation, partnerships are firmed up with Daisy (UK) and Cellnex (Spain), and two Spanish businesswomen join the Board. Read more…
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B2BTelefónica|Vivo advances B2B goal with landmark €600m São Paulo IoT contract
Brazilian OB is deepening its enterprise footprint with a major municipal smart metering project. The deal exemplifies strategic focus on B2B as a high-growth differentiator, supported by realigned Telefónica Tech joint ventures.
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Network & InfraVodafone’s German fibre JV signs 1&1 as latest wholesale customer
1&1 to offer broadband services over OXG Glasfaser’s infrastructure starting next year, further expanding its addressable fixed broadband footprint in bid to stem customer base decline.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom lines up Brookfield for AI data centre investment
Deutsche Telekom turns to towerco partner Brookfield Asset Management for co-investment in AI data centres and considers setting up an off-balance sheet partnership as competition heats up for EU-funded contracts.
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Strategy & ChangeHelios to refresh strategy in hunt for further organic growth
Wireless infra group to announce revamped five-year plan later this year, as it seeks to maintain growth momentum within its core towers business. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesCellnex snaffles another post-M&A telco win with expanded Telefónica deal
Telefónica strengthens ties with Spanish tower provider via deal that expands footprint and supports operator’s access relationship with up-and-comer Digi Spain.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange expands OpenAI tie-up to add weight to Africa focused models
Orange claims to be the only telco to be given early access to OpenAI’s latest open‑weight reasoning models.
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M&ACellnex ‘not exposed’ to looming telco M&A in France, says CEO
Marco Patuano underlines towerco’s strong market position in France, and said it would be a critical partner in any MNO consolidation moves.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 Guidance: BT unmoved by early trouble
Q1 FY25–26: Management reconfirms full-year guidance, with defiance made easier thanks to pessimistic outlook as laid out three months prior. Vague notions of ‘growth’ remain the target by the end of the decade…
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M&AMásOrange, Vodafone Spain name GIC as fibreco investment partner
Operator duo to offload a minority stake in their upcoming Spanish fibre JV to Singapore sovereign wealth fund, announcing MásOrange’s acquisition of Conexus Networks as part of the deal.
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Financial & PerformanceRefresh pays off at Prosegur-Telefónica home security JV
Spanish operator’s home security partner talks up value of joint venture, and wider connected-alarms business, as user base passes one million…
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Analyst BriefingOrangewatch Analyst Briefing: H1 results, M&A in France, and interviews with Orange Business execs
Latest from Orange, including the analysis of the Group’s recent earnings call; ongoing speculation about M&A in France and the future of SFR; interviews with a series of senior execs; and the latest from Spain…