More Network insight – Page 9
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Network & InfraUnder-pressure Telekom Deutschland sets fresh fibre uptake goal
German incumbent aims to light fire under FTTH uptake in bid to revive performance in country’s highly competitive broadband market, and (apparently) persuade regulators it is not slow-pedalling fibre strategy to protect legacy assets.
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Network & InfraBezos heads into B2B comms with TeraWave satellite system
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to mix LEO and MEO to create enterprise-focused satellite constellation, with symmetrical speeds of up to 6Tbps. Move comes as several telcos, including T-Mobile US and Telefónica, show increased interest in developing satellite-based enterprise services…
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Public AffairsGerman fibre players cautiously welcome BNetzA’s copper switch-off plans
German telcos and industry bodies issue guarded welcomes of German regulator’s latest regulatory plans to enforce copper shutdown in parts of the country, although timeline for the switch-off still not firmed up…
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Strategy & ChangeSpain moves to Plan III after space comms setback
Failure of Madrid-based satco Hisdesat’s latest spacecraft underlines how in the fast-evolving space infra sector, a multi-year, nationally significant strategic plan can be knocked off course by a particle just millimetres in diameter.
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Public AffairsThe EU’s DNA has landed, but receives lukewarm industry response
While telco groups have welcomed the prospect of spectrum reform to provide greater investment certainty, copper switch-off plans and a new approach to ‘fair share’ earn a far more mixed reception…
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Suppliers & SCMTelcos face multibillion-euro rip-and-replace project as Brussels moves to ban high-risk vendors
In depth: European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen considers the time is now to take network supply chain security “seriously”, laying out proposals to ban vendors deemed ‘high-risk’. Network operators stand to foot a multibillion-euro rip-and-replace bill, with some only recently signing kit deals with Chinese suppliers…
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M&AAltice reportedly preps XpFibre sale amid ongoing pruning of debt
Patrick Drahi-controlled Altice said to be readying for first round bids for its French fibreco, with an enterprise valuation of €9bn. XpFibre joins a list of Altice companies lined up for sale…
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: data centre debt piling up; fibre buyers and sellers
Analyst Briefing: maincubes and Polarise among latest data centre players to receive debt financing, amidst growing concerns over the role of private credit in the sector; CVC Capital Partners buys up French and Swiss fibre assets; Altice reportedly restarts process to offload OXG Glasfaser stake…
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Network & InfraEE closes in on Emergency Services Network coverage target
EE’s ESN delivery lead Tomas Vanderick tees up imminent network rollout milestone, and charts a course to full service ready launch via capacity and resilience stress tests. With indoor rollout beginning this year, and capacity testing at major events, the long-delayed programme is finally approaching operational readiness, but risks remain…
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Financial & PerformanceUK fibre: lenders seizing control at Gigaclear, to pursue sale — report
In depth: For the second time already in 2026, creditors look set to seize a beleaguered UK fibreco, again with trade consolidator no-show cited and equity investors squeezed out. Rural altnet heavily debt-laden but also boasts interesting KPIs, so could still turn some heads, if the price is right…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica melds comms services in latest B2B resilience offering
Operator combines fixed and mobile connectivity with cybersecurity, energy, and satellite services to create new solution focused on improving network resilience for enterprises. The go-live sees the Group make progress towards its ambition to modernise its B2B services portfolio under recently revamped strategy…
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Network & Infra‘No other choice’: 1&1 to sue BNetzA over spectrum extension move
Challenger operator CEO Ralph Dommermuth tells Handelsblatt that he intends to sue the regulator for spectrum licence extension decision that “ruled out” 1&1. “This is not OK”…
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Network & InfraSpain doubles up on AI Gigafactory proposal
Spanish government to build chunk of proposed AI Gigafactory compute at a second Madrid data centre, with the nation’s capital said to be moving to back the project alongside operators Telefónica and MásOrange…
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Public AffairsEU resetting copper switch-off to ‘mandatory but conditional’ 2035, pressuring slow-mo incumbents
In depth: leaked draft of EC Digital Networks Act reveals copper shutdown ambitions delayed by five years. Incumbent, copper-overweight operators like Deutsche Telekom look set to face heat if new enforcement capabilities introduced. Other highlights include spectrum trading, easing up on regional consolidation, and streamlining oversight…
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Network & InfraIndus Towers progresses prep for African infra incursion
Giant Indian towerco creates Nigerian and Zambian units, bringing intriguing regional match-up against likes of American Tower, IHS, and Helios a step closer…
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile extends Netcracker tech tie-up in hunt for wholesale growth
T-Mobile agrees “long-term” extension of wholesale platform relationship with Netcracker, including plans to shift partner stack into the cloud …
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: VIRTUS fills CEO role; Eutelsat selects connectivity lead
January 2026 edition: UK’s VIRTUS Data Centres installs ex-Global Switch exec at the helm; Open Dutch Fiber names ex-Eurofiber Netherlands boss as CEO; Deutsche Telekom installs CEOs for European towerco carve-outs; more…
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Network & InfraOrange to continue to sell ADSL subs in some areas for another year
Customers in around 8,000 municipalities in France will still be able to buy copper‑based broadband services until 2027 after closure deadline is extended.
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch: M&A ripples in Europe, debt reprieve in India
Analyst Briefing: European M&A, some of Vodafone’s own making, shifts the Partner Markets landscape; AGR pressure lifted for Vi as India’s gov commits to reassessment; and reports suggest change in the office for OXG Glasfaser ownership…
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M&ACVC to bulk up in digital infra with Celeste buy
Dutch investor moves to add further French fibre assets and European data centres to its portfolio, after entering exclusive talks to take over French enterprise-focused digital infra player…