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MarketingDeutsche Telekom’s new brand sharpens identity down to a ‘T’
DT has reportedly deliberated the adoption of a more generic Group brand.
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: European C-suite refresh rolls on
January 2024 update: Group makes management adjustments across various units in Croatia, France, Germany, and Greece.
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MarketingStudy says Deutsche Telekom is now world’s most valuable telecoms brand
Brand Finance places Group ninth overall across global businesses.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: a decade into job, Höttges opens next chapter…
DT enters pivotal year in strong shape versus its peers, according to TelcoX study that backs up the Group’s onus on reliability and customer experience improvement over more thrill-seeking tech investment. Read more in this week’s briefing…
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: IT services group Vandis signs up to resell 5G
IT services group Vandis signs up to resell 5G.
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M&ABlackRock stomps into the digital infra scene with GIP buy
Mega-deal, if completed, will see world’s largest asset manager take a seat alongside Vodafone in management of wireless infra spinout Vantage Towers.
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Strategy & ChangeIridium targets MNOs with direct-to-device strategy refresh
US-based satellite operator seeks to tap into NB-IoT market with Project Stardust, harnessing its existing array of satellites and spectrum to deliver “fully crosslinked” solution. MNOs among initial customers being targeted, though competition in the sector continues to rise…
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Venturing & InvestmentsDTCP invests in GRC specialist anecdotes
Investment firm highlights “crucial role” of anecdotes in helping enterprises navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US hails launch of first Starlink satellites to support direct to cell
Six satellites supporting direct-to-cell capabilities are now in orbit. After some delay, indications are that tests could start this year with text messaging planned for 2024.
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations
T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations to support network slicing for enterprises, Wireless-as-a-Service ecosystem push, and 5G Home Internet fixed broadband service.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone Business chases US multinationals’ global IoT with Bridgepointe tie-up
Americas ambitions see Bridgepointe Technologies onboarded as US strategic channel partner, targeting international connectivity…
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Q3 FY23 Guidance: coffers filling up
Now-near-habitual quarterly forecast tweak sees DT’s management continue to project surety for the future.
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Financial & PerformanceTim turns ten: CEO still ‘hungry’ as DT preps next phase
Q3 FY23: Group boss Timotheus Höttges asserts that “we stay greedy” as he nears decade in job, and begins work with his strategy team on fresh plan for FY25 onwards.
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Financial & PerformanceDeutsche Telekom Q3 FY23 Headlines: Europe gains some rare plaudits
Q3 provides a collectors’ item as Europe-side businesses achieve growth, while TMUS contracts, owing to handset sales slump and exchange rate movements.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Q3 FY23 Spend: no loosening of reins
Group leadership continue to express wariness regarding inflationary outlook.
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Network & InfrastructureDigital Realty taps Blackstone for $7bn EU-US data centre hyper-build JV
Investment giant furthers digital infra interests, targeting 500MW in new IT load across four hyperscale DC campuses in EU and US from 2025.
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Financial & PerformanceT-Mobile US says its customers should be for life
CEO Mike Sievert highlights need to keep both churn and upgrade rates low to minimise customer retention costs.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile CEO Sievert recommits to Ericsson, Nokia after AT&T switchup
Sievert signals support for the “de‑verticalisation” of the mobile industry, but highlights benefits of having “two global leaders” in this space.
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Public AffairsHöttges sounds alarm over EU telco vulnerability to foreign takeovers
Sharing dais with Orange and LGI, DTAG chief rails at litany of EU failings. Inflexibility and inertia dashing innovation and investment, with Vodafone and others now targeted for ”slaughter” by PE, oligarchs. Read more…