All Millicom International Cellular articles
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Network & InfrastructureMillicom “on track” for 2023 infra deal: CEO
Latin American group is on course for late-2023 creation of TowerCo and preferred option of part-monetisation.
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People
DT installs tech-focused joint chair in Czech and Slovakia
Group’s tech delivery boss takes dual-role overseeing Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic.
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People
Vodafone people moves: Group-backed TowerCos install new leadership
Widespread changes at Vodafone TowerCo affiliates Indus and INWIT, while Vantage names department leads.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone’s Read on a mission to get everyone a smartphone
Group CEO Nick Read joins UN and ITU in push to improve access to affordable smartphones in poor countries.
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M&A
Vodafone hits a regulatory road bump in Ghana sale
NCA knocked back attempts to sell Group’s 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel.
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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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People
Magenta’s ten-year CEO exits, Diehl steps up
Bierwirth credited with Magenta turnaround; Diehl tasked with convergence acceleration.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom in network-sharing talks with Axian in Tanzania
Discussions kick off after Axian Telecom’s recent acquisition of Millicom’s mobile network operations. Axian talks of “significant investment” in Tanzania over next five years.
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People
Vodafone people moves: German leadership continues evolution
Vodafone Germany CEO replacement named; Networks lead confirmed; and Commercial Operations lead filled temporarily. Vodafone UK’s strategy chief Dixit set to join former CEO Jeffery at Frontier. Vodacom SA CEO Sharma confirmed departure leaving vacancy at the top. Vodafone Carrier and Partner Markets names regional management changes.
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People
Victus Networks names new CEO
Ericsson’s Antonios Chondros takes the helm at Vodafone Greece’s network sharing joint venture with WIND Hellas. Chondros replaces Dionysis Grigoratos, who departed in February to join New SIA Greece.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in T-Mobile US: renewable energy migration achieved
Green target achieved; Millicom partnered on Latin American enterprise; Audi takes on 4G data.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez-Pallete’s “digital slavery” warning
Álvarez-Pallete issues stark warning over “digital slavery”; Group connects to Wi-Fi network.
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M&A
Telefónica concludes Central American exit with El Salvador sale
General International Telecom’s $139m transaction completed. Sale goes through at the second attempt after an agreement with América Móvil collapsed in 2019.
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M&A
Group’s Central America withdrawal complete
El Salvador’s Superintendencia de Competencia gives Group green light to exit the market through transaction announced with General International Telecom in autumn. No conditions attached to approval, unlike earlier deal with América Móvil that ended up collapsing. Deal is final of five regional sales by Group.
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M&A
Telefónica nearing Uruguay exit?
New suitor emerges as Telefónica considers bid for Uruguayan unit. Local politician leading acquisition push on behalf of consortium partners. Reported bid falls some way short of independent valuation.
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M&A
Telefónica (finally) exits Costa Rica
Group finalises long-awaited divestment. Final transaction price is $538m, around $40m short of previously agreed deal. Movistar marque utilised by Liberty as it pursues multi-brand strategy in Costa Rica. Former Movistar Costa Rica exec to head operations.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Vodacom debuts new products
Safaricom rival Ethio making hay in m-money; Vodacom debuts new products in youth market and SMME lending; Aziz back on radar in Tanzania.
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M&A
Green light for Telefónica Costa Rica exit ‘take two’
Liberty Latin America purchase secures regulatory approval. Telefónica’s drawn-out Centroamérica exit takes another small step forward.
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M&A
Suitor emerges for Telefónica Uruguay
Grupo Olmos, Argentinian healthcare, insurance, and media conglomerate, formalises intention to enter negotiations for the OB. Former Telefónica Espana CEO Gipérez appointed to “lead” acquisition project.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom’s data centre refresh
Safaricom plans data centre refresh; Millicom backs out of Tanzania.
