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InfraOrange advances European ‘AI highways’ with subsea cable expansion
Orange is expanding its subsea footprint once again, backing the Pisces cable project linking Ireland with France, Spain, and Portugal as the operator deepens its push to build the connectivity foundations of Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions.
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Public AffairsEuropean altnet associations unite on call for copper-to-fibre migration certainty
European fibre associations unite under the Digital Networks Alliance banner, advocating for firm copper-to-fibre migration timelines and regulation to prevent anti-competitive practices from major operators. Trio of German organisations among founding members, as the country grapples with its fibre regulatory framework…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: BT bails TalkTalk, CMA throws Netomnia roadblocks, CityFibre readies for action
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including a CMA spanner in nexfibre‑Netomnia works, BT buying TalkTalk for ‘good of nation’s health’, CityFibre quietly keeps building, and plenty more…
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M&AINWIT shareholders look to swoop on slumped Italian towerco — reports
Ardian, Vantage Towers, and other major backers are said to be weighing a take-private deal for INWIT, potentially capitalising on a near-record-low share price amid legal battles with the towerco’s anchor tenants.
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M&ATelefónica, KKR said to initiate sale of Chilean fibre venture
Group reportedly seeking a valuation of up to $2bn for ON*NET Fibra Chile, as JPMorgan and Scotiabank are brought in to coordinate a sale. Move would continue wider restructuring of infra assets at Telefónica, as well as its ongoing exit from Hispam…
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Finance & StrategyCityFibre looks to future as consumer uptake lags
The UK’s largest fibre altnet has reported another period of strong revenue and EBITDA growth, but questions emerge over whether its momentum can be sustained in a fast-changing UK fibre market — and what would change if a counterfactual CityFibre–Substantial Group combination were to follow.
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AnalysisWhat the EU’s critical communications plan means for telcos — Strand Consult
Guest analysis: Strand Consult examines how the EU’s proposed multibillion-euro, 2030–36 critical communications framework could create new mobile network demand, while raising questions over investment, remuneration, and excising High-Risk Suppliers.
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: subsea vulnerabilities in the spotlight
Analyst Briefing: latest on EMEA digital infra, including infra operators seeking to improve subsea cable resilience, Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank advancing plans to expand their data centres, and Indra melding its space and defence divisions as part of a strategic rethink.
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MarketingEtisalat goes back to its roots with major rebrand
Emirati telecoms group switches back to the etisalat brand after four years of e&, as it refocuses on the ‘core’ telecoms business.
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Public AffairsTelco CEOs press Brussels for certainty as EU works through regulatory changes
Executive Briefing: The debate over Europe’s telecom future intensified in Brussels as executives from United Group, TIM, and MEO challenged policymakers on spectrum rights, merger approvals, cybersecurity mandates, and the continent’s pace of innovation.
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M&ATalkTalk: BT takes the spoils, private equity takes a bath
In-Depth Analysis: The collapse and swift sale of TalkTalk has thrust BT into an unprecedented role as self-appointed industry saviour, ‘safeguarding’ millions of customers while attracting scrutiny from regulators, rivals, and policymakers — and highlighting the shortcomings of TalkTalk’s brief private equity ownership.
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M&ACMA flags substantial competition concerns as nexfibre/Netomnia dealt major blow
In-depth: The UK’s Competition & Markets Authority has delivered a significant setback to nexfibre’s proposed acquisition of Netomnia owner Substantial Group, arguing the deal would materially weaken competition in wholesale broadband markets.
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M&ABT: ‘national champion’ initiates saviour-mode for TalkTalk rescue
‘National champion’ is reportedly preparing to swoop on forlorn TalkTalk as vultures circle overhead, exploring whether its age-old national-interest argument retains traction to mop up millions of stranded subscribers, many already with Openreach, should growing fears materialise that the top-five ISP is running out of financial runway.
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M&ASoftBank closes out $3.1bn DigitalBridge buy to scale in AI infra
Japanese conglomerate completes takeover of international infra investor behind numerous EMEA players such as Netomnia, Freshwave, and GD Towers. Move adds more data centres to SoftBank’s portfolio amidst an aggressive push to expand in the AI sector…
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: Deutsche Glasfaser names CISO; Cellnex shuffles Polish leaders
September 2026 edition: latest senior and strategic leadership changes in EMEA digital infra, including a new CISO at Deutsche Glasfaser; exec changes at B2B connectivity players Celeste and Eurofiber; and multiple switch-outs at Cellnex…
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PeoplewatchSpain’s Indra melds defence and space units as part of strategy refresh
Spanish group makes some aggressive changes ahead of a Capital Markets Day in November, including a further rethink on the future of its stable of satellite industry interests, such as Hispasat and Hisdesat. A new strategic plan is in the works, and will replace a 2024 vision laid out by former Chairman Marc Murtra.
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NetworkOrange Business lands leading role in EU fibre backbone upgrade
Operator selected as network partner for TESTA-EIRIS fibre backbone programme, through which the European Commission will provide networking and software solutions for public administrations. Move sees Orange continue to expand its backbone cable portfolio…
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NetworkSubsea sector may look to next gen satcos for backup
Colt, Telesat, and neXat are working on an innovative joint solution that could help address the accident-prone nature of submarine cable networks. Backed by the European Space Agency, the project seeks to tap into recent years’ emergence of higher-capacity, lower-latency satellite platforms for alternative backup.
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NetworkSpanish 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 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…