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Network & InfrastructureDT’s fibre progress marred by overbuild complaints, cabling jungle
Group FTTP network now passes almost six million premises. Rivals maintain criticism of overbuild tactics. Trenching techniques adding to Germany’s subterranean cabling jungle.
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PeopleVantage selects permanent Badrinath successor
Christian Hillabrant set to become permanent CEO at German TowerCo, with appointment expected to become effective in around two months.
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PremiumWatson welcomes UK strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
BT’s Chief Networks & Security Officer hails DSIT wireless goals, but practical support will be needed to make 5G innovation an operational and commercial reality.
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M&AInfratil placed to take full control of One NZ
New Zealand-based infra investor acquires 49.95% stake from Brookfield, taking its holding to 99%.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach exploring public charging infra as EV challenges remain
Clive Selley says EV chargers may fit next to Openreach’s 90,000 VDSL cabinets.
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PremiumBT wins multimillion pound Scottish networking deal
Telemedicine and digital divide targets under BT’s management of the Scottish Wide Area Network.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Spend: investment increases, efficiencies found
Sports JV helps bring costs down as Group transformation programmes seeks out more savings.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Guidance: sit tight for another few years
Jansen asks investors for patience as slow turnaround expected to bear fruit in coming FYs.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Headlines: good, bad, and plenty in between
Group relies on pro forma figures to find positives.
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PremiumBT FY22–23: some done, much more to do as BT looks to the future
BT’s year ends with a positive Q4 but leaves some targets missed.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom CEO ratchets up pressure on Orbán over tax
Höttges doubles down on calls for more beneficial tax policy. Group CEO highlights Magyar Telekom’s strategic Group role, as well as commitment to digitalisation targets. Hungary under increasing fiscal and regulatory scrutiny.
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M&ATelefónica ‘gears up’ for Peruvian fibre sale
Telefónica Peru said to have recruited Deloitte to help manage partial sale of PangeaCo.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: FiBrasil continues to build up IT partner team
FiBrasil continues to build up IT partner team.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: LatAm supply deals in spotlight
LatAm supply deals in spotlight; slicing on menu for core four.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation and Venturing Roundup: Open Future launches new EU backed startup call in Spain
Open Future launches new EU‑backed startup call in Spain.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s antitrust watchdog investigates 1&1 allegation of Vodafone obstruction
· Federal Cartel Office launches formal enquiry on whether Vodafone purposefully impeded 1&1 from acquiring 5G antenna sites.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone’s Málaga R&D hub launches MPN 2.0
Private network solution at the Vodafone Innovation Hub, Málaga available to telco’s industrial customers.
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PremiumVodafone FY22–23: Egypt central to Vodacom’s next phase
CEO Shameel Joosub talks up gains from Egyptian acquisition as Vodacom sets sights on growth.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Spain wins 5G rail deal
Operator awarded a contract to deliver 5G connectivity for select high-speed rail routes.
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Strategy & ChangeCopper shutdown a ‘game changer’ for Deutsche Telekom, says Höttges
CEO says pilots have been run to test migration approaches. DT’s fibre take-up hampered by its own vectoring success. But Germany does not yet have a firm date for its copper switch-off.