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Network & Infra
Vodafone sets out to ‘disrupt’ EE-backed ESN with critical infra network slicing
SuperMobile network slicing and prioritisation portfolio reaches B2B, and VodafoneThree lines up an Emergency Services Network challenge via an upcoming National Critical Slice…
Network & Infra
VodafoneThree revs 5G SA engine with SuperMobile pitched as competitive edge
VodafoneThree has unveiled its national network slicing proposition, taking the challenge directly to BT/EE and working to monetise its massive network investment.
Products & Services
VodafoneThree makes small screen debut with TV launch, as UK convergence battle intensifies
VodafoneThree has entered the UK TV market with platform designed to take challenge to BT/EE and Virgin Media O2 beyond connectivity. Whether it can crack the convergence code remains to be seen…

Network & Infra
Africa’s fibre boom needs a commercial operating model — not just more network
Open-access analysis: Building fibre across Africa is only the first hurdle; monetising capacity is the commercial test. From prepaid township offers to carrier-neutral wholesale platforms, operators need scalable operating models to turn network investment into services and returns. Draws on market evidence and ZIRA Group’s fibre and wholesale experience…
Peoplewatch
T-Mobile seeks positive energy from new CFO
Former Shell and GE exec Jessica Uhl comes onto the Un-Carrier’s top team as CFO Peter Osvaldik steps down. Swap extends a run of senior management changes since new CEO Srini Gopalan took over last year.
Peoplewatch
DT’s security business has a top exec reset
Group’s distinct security business rejigs management roles to align more closely with B2B parent.

Interview
New Helium CEO channels Starlink with enabler platform debut
Helium’s new CEO Mario Di Dio talks with TelcoTitans about the provider’s new mobile virtual network enabler platform, why Wi-Fi is finally ready for prime time, and conversations with Starlink.
Network & Infra
Cost-conscious Vivo pushes to reset Brazilian tower supply
Telefónica’s Brazilian business is pursuing contractual, technical, and ‘structural’ solutions as it seeks to bring down the cost of its wireless infrastructure platform.
Strategy & Change
Sateliot eyes Americas expansion while plotting move beyond NB-IoT
Sateliot has expanded its fundraising target to €150mn as it seeks to extend its satellite network from NB-IoT devices to smartphones, with the Spanish satco eyeing up a transatlantic step-up.

Network & Infra
Africa’s fibre boom needs a commercial operating model — not just more network
Open-access analysis: Building fibre across Africa is only the first hurdle; monetising capacity is the commercial test. From prepaid township offers to carrier-neutral wholesale platforms, operators need scalable operating models to turn network investment into services and returns. Draws on market evidence and ZIRA Group’s fibre and wholesale experience…
Network & Infra
OHB lands €1bn SES contract as Europe’s IRIS² advances
Europe’s IRIS² satellite programme has moved into execution mode, with OHB securing a billion-euro contract to build 18 satellites for the constellation amid growing demand for sovereign communications capabilities.
Peoplewatch
Digital Infra Peoplewatch: Satellite Connect Europe fills out team; Indus revamp rolls on
August 2026 edition: 20+ senior and strategic leadership changes in EMEA digital infra, including further leadership appointments at Satellite Connect Europe as it readies for commercial launch, C-suite changes at Indus Towers, and a new CEO in at subsea cable player FLAG.

Peoplewatch
Generational shift: DT brings in AWS’ Hofmeyr for AI/network amid wider refresh, CFO exit
In-depth analysis: German giant looks outside its own ranks to bring in AWS’ telco industry boss Jan Hofmeyr to build out its AI-Team as part of a wider leadership refresh. Group is also bidding farewell to its CFO in a move that could be clearing the path to a CEO refresh as DT also approaches its next strategic supercycle.
Interview
New Helium CEO channels Starlink with enabler platform debut
Helium’s new CEO Mario Di Dio talks with TelcoTitans about the provider’s new mobile virtual network enabler platform, why Wi-Fi is finally ready for prime time, and conversations with Starlink.
Financial & Performance
DT Q2 In-depth: strong numbers mask Musk worries
Group delivers further strong growth on revenue and earnings, fuelled by all segments, but fears over high-profile (emerging and existing) competitive threats prompt exec reassurances over strategic direction in largest markets USA and Germany.

Network & Infra
Africa’s fibre boom needs a commercial operating model — not just more network
Open-access analysis: Building fibre across Africa is only the first hurdle; monetising capacity is the commercial test. From prepaid township offers to carrier-neutral wholesale platforms, operators need scalable operating models to turn network investment into services and returns. Draws on market evidence and ZIRA Group’s fibre and wholesale experience…
Peoplewatch
Generational shift: DT brings in AWS’ Hofmeyr for AI/network amid wider refresh, CFO exit
In-depth analysis: German giant looks outside its own ranks to bring in AWS’ telco industry boss Jan Hofmeyr to build out its AI-Team as part of a wider leadership refresh. Group is also bidding farewell to its CFO in a move that could be clearing the path to a CEO refresh as DT also approaches its next strategic supercycle.
Partnerships & Alliances
Vi, BSNL seal nationwide network-sharing pact to take challenge to India’s ‘big two’ — reports
Struggling state-backed duo said to agree infrastructure-sharing and roaming deal to complement Vi’s capex-intensive network upgrade programme, and support an effort to make a dent in Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio dominance…