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Public AffairsVodafone pursues UK government over lost contract
Vodafone loses Foreign Office contract to Fujitsu, claims process breached procurement rules. Preliminary issue trial set for January 2022.
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BT escalates appeal in landline overcharging case
Competition Appeals Tribunal tells BT it has little prospect of success in a call to block US‑style class action. Operator will take case to Court of Appeal as it seeks to swap opt‑out procedure for an opt‑in alternative. The latest update in an ongoing £589m saga amid allegations of ...
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Openreach gets Ofcom green light for new FTTP pricing
Cheaper “Equinox” wholesale pricing offer to start on 1 October. Ofcom confirms no action needed on Openreach offer. Fibre altnets strongly opposed and considering next steps.
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Telekom Deutschland’s regional fibre JV rocked by court ruling
Düsseldorf court backs claims by Vodafone and rival altnet that Deutsche Glasfaser is “hindering competition” in FTTP space. 2019 regulatory clearance overturned. Operations progressing as normal, however.
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Vodafone Germany takes action over sales partner fraud
Media report suggests German OpCo could incur fines over data privacy violations. Whistleblower said to have demanded €900,000 in exchange for non‑publication of data. German case follows privacy incidents involving third‑party agencies in Italy and Spain.
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Telefónica on edge as rambunctious Peru government beds in
Reports highlight fears that multinationals in Peru may face tougher opposition in trading and taxation disputes as the new Peruvian administration develops its strategy under a strongly left‑leaning President. Risks the future of a local Telefónica InfraCo; could face complications in a challenging political climate.
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Four years later, O2 UK bribery probe hits headlines
Sunday Telegraph report highlights an investigation into alleged corruption among O2 UK management. Claims appear linked to alleged abuse of the O2 UK incentive scheme, first identified in 2017, which prompted a significant overhaul of the operator’s anti‑corruption policy and procedures.
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Movistar builds defence against CNMC F1 rights decision
Operator to take Spanish regulator to national court over antitrust complaint lodged in August 2021. Telefónica’s F1 deal with DAZN in the spotlight of fresh DTS terms troubles.
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BT soothes relations with disgruntled CWU
BT finds common ground with workers’ union by making series of job security assurances. CWU’s Count Me In campaign bears fruit, with 2022 pay rise in pipeline for staff. Group transformation roadmap unaffected.
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BT doubles down against overcharging allegations
Group intends to “vigorously defend” itself against a class action lodged with competition authorities that alleges historic overcharging for voiceonly customers.
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Safaricom split proposal all but quashed
Overwhelming majority of MPs choose not to engage in debate over Kenyan operator’s future structure. Controversial proposal does little to revive ghosts of the past.
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T‑Mobile US confirms loss of customer data in new breach
Sixth and largest data breach in four years affects nearly 55 million people. TMUS CEO Mike Sievert: “We failed. We’re sorry”. Sievert pledges multi-year investment and calls in experts from Mandiant and KPMG to “transform” TMUS approach to security. Hacker says TMUS security is “awful”. Questions remain for TMUS ...
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Uzan family sues Vodafone and others for $68bn
Turkish clan of business tycoons claims its assets were illegally seized and sold by the state. Vodafone’s 2005 acquisition of Telsim among the family’s grievances. Group denies all allegations of contributing to defraud the Uzans.
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DRC: Vodacom denounces ‘arbitrary’ engineer arrest
Vodacom DRC formally protests arrest of engineer on allegations of fraud. Controversial mobile device registry at the centre of the row, which has in recent months seen marches on the streets of Kinshasa.
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NI report criticises past public broadband projects
Audit Office report cannot verify that two broadband projects “ achieved value for money ”. High service take-up rates suggest not all public funding was needed. NI expected to claw back £14m of public funds from BT. Hopes for £165m Project Stratum to deliver better outcome ...
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AGCM initiates probe into BT Italia divestment
Italy’s competition watchdog examining ins and outs of BT’s deal with TIM. Concern from competitors as TIM seeks to consolidate market position. BT to retain a presence in the country whatever the outcome.
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National court backs Telefónica over Canal+ deal
Audiencia Nacional rejects claims made by Vodafone Spain and others that 2015 DTS acquisition impedes competition. Expresses confidence in regulator CMMC to monitor pay TV market.
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BT re-enters union talks, with strike action looming large
BT gets “ serious ” in negotiations with CWU and is said to have halted redundancies — for now. Union looking to secure assurances on job security for “ all ” members. Proposed ballot to go ahead in early-June if talks come to nothing.
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Sees.ai gets all-clear for BVLOS drone flights
VfUK drone partner achieves UK‑first permission. Tests to be carried out at three nominated sites. OpCo flags separate drone trial collaboration with Ericsson and Lidar tech for remote cell site inspections.
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BT “disappointed” as government tweaks voucher scheme
Government kicks off first phase of £1.2bn Project Gigabit . £210m for rural voucher scheme, but fewer communities are eligible; £110m for connecting rural doctors’ surgeries, libraries, and schools. DCMS Delivery Plan suggests considerable uncertainty on most effective way to target government spending.
