More Recent Insight – Page 122
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina spends small in 5G auction
Operator bids for half as much 5G spectrum as rivals in controversial tender.
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PremiumDT expands Brazilian business-to-business MVNO
Telekom Deutschland’s Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Brazil unit launches SD-WAN and M2M services.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Brazil: Competition ref gives Vivo penalty reprieve
Competition ref gives Vivo penalty reprieve.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: 1&1 to activate mobile services
1&1 to activate mobile services after O2 allows 5G roaming tweak.
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Network & InfraUK MNOs reach Elizabeth Line, but full London Underground coverage years away
UK MNOs take 4G to four Elizabeth Line stations, transported by neutral host Boldyn, but uninterrupted below-ground coverage may now be slipping into 2026. Find out more…
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M&ASpain makes “strategic” move for 10% stake in Telefónica
Spanish government set to become the operator’s largest shareholder, with move framed as “of essential importance” to defending national interests. Purchase follows stc’s controversial entry as a Telefónica shareholder, as its European expansion drive continues.
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M&AInfra group Gresham House flags plan to double its asset base as takeover completes
Searchlight Capital Partners finalises its acquisition of UK infra investor Gresham, promising support for management strategy bolstered by capital and expertise for “wider” M&A.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities
TSA extends Movistar+ capabilities to support IPTV and OTT, and conducts tests with cinfo to automate broadcasting production.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Systems doubles up with NVIDIA on digital twins software
T-Systems doubles up with NVIDIA on digital twins software.
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Strategy & ChangePost-peak Openreach workforce reduction underway
‘Natural attrition’ at heart of plans to right-size Openreach for its lean full‑fibre future; find out more on the details…
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Network & InfraConnect Fibre wins again in Project Gigabit awards
Connect Fibre won its second Project Gigabit contract, but the BDUK initiative experienced a setback as an anticipated £80m contract in the North East fell through.
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Network & InfraTelekom Deutschland on track to pass ten million premises in 2024
German NatCo maintains flagship FTTP goal, although driving take‑up remains a challenge.
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Venturing & InvestmentsEuropean Investment Bank funnels €175m into German rural fibre
Northern Fibre Holding Group increases fibre build scope with fresh EU funding. Owner UBS keen to continue investing in the country, noting public funding as crucial to success.
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PremiumFY23–26 plan: Tech charts course to €3bn sales target
Division seeks to ease reliance on acquisitions while expanding portfolio of “next-gen” IT solutions to grow total revenue.
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PremiumFY23–26 plan: Telefónica Infra asked to keep building
Group is aiming to pass over 100 million homes with fibre networks by 2026.
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PremiumDT’s CIO speaks on ‘cloudification’ tie-up with Amazon
Peter Leukert outlines the main challenges of pivotal Route 60 cloudification programme, particularly around securing management support and bedding in cultural and organisational change to accompany technology investments.
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M&ATelefónica|Vivo ‘in talks’ over potential Oi fibre unit buy
Potential 15%+ increase in already fast-growing Brazilian fibre reach, fuelling Spanish Group’s charge to 100 million worldwide…
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Network & InfraBT Digital Voice migration hits another roadblock
BT further stymied in drive towards all‑IP landline by 2026, as UK players sign government Charter in pledge to protect most vulnerable customers; non-voluntary migrations paused…
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M&AIliad takes another run at Vodafone Italy with €10.5bn merger proposal
Persistent suitor is back in the frame, this time seeking to merge with the OpCo after takeover bid was rejected last year. Terms allow for a growing stake should Vodafone give the nod…
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PremiumVodafone Peoplewatch: new Germany Chair repatriated from Vantage
December 2023 update: Vodafone Group Digital Care and Platforms amongst notable appointments. Territory refresh in Spain. Leaver destinations include Nexfibre…