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Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: digital and fibre leadership rejigs at T-Mobile
The latest roundup of DT people moves sees change in the leadership of growth initiatives at T-Mobile US, as Chief Product & Digital Officer Omar Tazi steps down and fibre joint venture Lumos confirms its new Chief Executive. AI hiring remains high on the agenda with new senior appointments at T-Systems and T-Mobile Poland.
Analyst Briefing
Deutsche Telekomwatch: AI stakes raised
Analyst Briefing: Telco’s top management keeps the pressure on for results from AI projects and broader efficiency initiatives, as Q1 report shows market conditions in European markets remain tough. DT looks to be gaining traction with AI commercially, with infra expansion plans outlined in Germany, Hungary, and at T.Capital interest Nscale.
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DT cautiously optimistic after Q1
Q1 FY26 Guidance: DT makes slight upward tweaks to earnings and cash flow forecasts, reflecting strong start to year at T-Mobile.
Network & Infra
The network autonomy dividend (when telcos replace tech milestones with business outcomes)
Are theoretical autonomy frameworks distracting telcos from real business results? Vodafone, Elisa, Telenor and Mavenir leaders are shifting the industry narrative from operational efficiency to scalable, intent-based revenue generation…
Network & Infra
Will the FCC be forced to decide whether satellite counts toward spectrum buildout?
Satellite operators’ multi-billion dollar push to acquire wider airwave access, and a planned rights swap by T-Mobile, are creating question marks over the consistency and longevity of the FCC’s current spectrum policy framework.
Network & Infra
T-Mobile to plough another $2.7bn into fibre through two new JVs
US operator takes investment in fibre expansion push beyond $9bn, with formation of two new private equity-backed takeover vehicles.
Network & Infra
D2D satellite connections up nearly 25%, but mobile customer adoption stays low
Report shows global D2D connections are rising but adoption remains niche, with less than 1% of mobile users in most markets using satellite‑to‑phone services and attempts to monetise services may be having an impact.
Analyst Briefing
Deutsche Telekomwatch: re-platforming plans
Analyst Briefing: With Europe continuing the flounder, DT is said to be prepping a major M&A move to strengthen its foothold in America and tightening links with state-side tech partners. In Europe DT ups its data sovereignty credentials with a revamped business cloud service and unveils what it calls a ‘blueprint’ for telco cloud deployments…
Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom said to explore T-Mobile mega-meld
Group’s leadership said to be weighing a full combination between it and its American powerhouse, thus sorting out current disconnects that could complicate future deal-making and strategy. Shepherding any such deal through the corridors of Washington, Berlin, and Brussels would be highly challenging, however.
Peoplewatch
Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Höttges shores up Board of Management with deal renewals
The latest roundup of DT people moves sees three top bosses sign up to new contracts and provide some steadiness and security after the recent sudden resignation of tech chief Abdu Mudesir. While greenlighting those deals, the Group’s Supervisory Board completes a tech-focused refresh of its own ranks. Elsewhere, T-Systems fills out its newly elevated defence unit and T-Mobile Poland and Telekom Deutschland make senior tech appointments.
Financial & Performance
DT FY25 in-depth: home front vulnerabilities ease
DT ends FY25 on a positive note, seeing seeds of recovery in Germany and maintaining momentum across other segments.
Financial & Performance
DT FY25 guidance: growth goes on
DT expects further significant earnings growth in FY26, despite economic and competitive uncertainties in Germany and USA.
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #153 - April 2026
Key stories include: Höttges plots course through ‘poly-crises’ | Starlink ties extended to Europe | Group Board receives AI-era update | Product & Tech boss stuns DT with exit | DT and T-Mobile align on ‘open’ 6G | and much more…
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #152 - February 2026
Key stories include: EC’s latest Act received mixed ratings | ‘T’ marque nears $100bn status | DT targets 1m fibre signups in 2026 | T-Mobile seeks 6G era dominance | Amdocs, Netcracker net US deals | and much more…
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #151 - January 2026
Key stories include: T.Capital takes shine to Lovable | DTCP’s maincubes borrows big | T-Satellite stays work-in-progress | Telekom wants to keep copper | T-Mobile maintains 5G lead | and much more…