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SFR takeover talks enter extra time as Altice extends deadline

2026-05-15T12:28:00

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French telco trio Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, and Orange have been handed another three weeks to agree on a deal that satisfies Altice demands, with uncertainty lingering about the likelihood of an agreement…

This article includes:

  • Themes: Market consolidation; Spectrum allocation; Telecommunications regulation; Telecom mergers and acquisition (M&A); Competitive dynamics.
  • People: Patrick Drahi; Stéphane Stoll.
  • Geographic: France.
  • Organisations: Altice France; Bouygues Telecom; Iliad Group; Orange; SFR.

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