IoT & M2M News
All the latest Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-machine (M2M) insight, news and analysis involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
Network & Infrastructure
Spain’s Sateliot says space-based IoT platform is ready to go
Barcelona-based New Space startup looks in position to start serving customers, and potentially build on tie-ups with the likes of Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica, after a four-satellite launch.
Financial & Performance
Telefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark
Q2 FY24: Digital B2B services unit hits revenue milestone in last twelve-month period, and reported another solid quarterly performance. Read more…
Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: fibre sale, B2B investment, UK merger delay
Latest from Vodafone and its interests, including: quarterly and full-year results in India that show positive movement; B2B recovery work begins in Germany; TPG puts fibre assets back up for sale; and plenty more in Europe, Africa, Asia, beyond…
Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom IoT taps into Bridge Alliance for APAC access
Group continues efforts to make T‑IoT the “one-stop shop” for global IoT coverage.
Financial & Performance
Safaricom scaleup Circle Gas restructures, but yet to soar
Sharp jump in revenue as demand for pay-as-you-go gas rises, but restructuring for future expansion weighs on net losses.
Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: dominoes fall as European restructure takes hold
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem, including new and expanded deals at Vodafone Business across IoT, unified comms, and more; Tomorrow Street swapping out partners in regular fashion; and ripple effect of European M&A continueing to be felt…
Products & Services
Deutsche Telekom adds 5G FWA to Brazilian B2B play
Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Brazil plans to offer fixed‑line alternative later in 2024.
Network & Infrastructure
EU under pressure to get IRIS² off the ground
SpaceRISE consortium including Deutsche Telekom is said to have been selected for the project, although contract negotiations remain ongoing.
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica turns to Nokia for Spanish private 5G boost
Pair sign three-year deal to unite connectivity, cloud, and edge solutions to support businesses in “mission-critical” sectors.
Venturing & Investments
DTCP joins Porsche to steer into mobility tech
Deutsche Telekom said to again act as anchor as affiliated investment group closes a third growth fund and sets up a mobility venturing vehicle with Porsche.