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Deep DiveStarter for No 10: the key digital infra demands awaiting the UK’s new Prime Minister
Deep dive: Andy Burnham built his political reputation around regional growth in Manchester. Digital infra leaders now want to know whether those principles will translate into a coherent national strategy for fibre, mobile networks, data centres, and digital infrastructure investment, as the industry enters a pivotal moment…
Strategy & ChangeUK’s giffgaff goes ‘AI-first’, revamps tech org and stack
Virgin Media O2 innovative flanker brand highlights tech, leadership, operational, and organisational changes as it seeks to up competitive game in challenging market (and boost the operator’s lines of defence against discounting competitors). As giffgaff embraces AI, execs assure over future of its community-centric model.
Strategy & ChangeUK’s Hyperoptic puts take-up in crosshairs after hitting fibre build target
After hitting long-term rollout target of passing two million homes, urban-focused altnet targets investments in AI and wholesale segment to help with achieving a new goal of doubling its customer base by 2030.
Network & InfraEU fires starting pistol on €30bn AI Gigafactory bidding process
Bloc moves to get construction of new mega data centres underway next year with provision of funding, as well as procurement and supplier deals. EU flags aims to balance sovereign ambitions with building out “at speed”…
M&ABouygues CEO says SFR review could stretch into 2028
Olivier Roussat appears less confident than his opposite at Orange that the deal will be completed before the end of next year, as originally hoped.
Network & InfraItalian towers industry ‘stalled’ as INWIT–MNO contract dispute rumbles on
INWIT chief Diego Galli delivers a stark warning on the future of Italy’s telecoms infra market, arguing that contract disputes with key tenants and uncertainty over spectrum renewal are freezing investment at a critical moment for national connectivity.
PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: recalibrating O2 adds strategy chief; VM O2 bolsters B2C
May 2026–July 2026 update: A roundup of high-level moves at Spanish giant, including: strategic appointments at Virgin Media O2 and Telefónica Deutschland, as northern core market businesses continue to pursue a turnaround; a “comprehensive” restructure at telco adtech venture Utiq; and news of post-Telefónica jobs for former Executive Committee figures Enrique Blanco and Ronan Dunne.
M&AVivo seeks vertical gains with absorption of ex-JV FiBrasil
Telefónica’s Brazilian business targets the start of August for synergistic meld of side business FiBrasil into its in-house wireless infra operations. Move follows on from recent buyouts of partners La Caisse and Telefónica Infra.
PeoplewatchTelefónica expands Venezuela CEO’s remit ahead of planned exit
Operating business hands President responsibilities to CEO Antonio Valente Izzi, as José Luis Rodriguez Zarco steps down and returns to Spain. Change comes as the Group plans to exit Venezuela — one of two remaining markets to go as part of wider Hispam sell-off…
Strategy & ChangeIndian infra giant Indus secures go-ahead for African entrance
Towerco wins regulatory approvals and operating licences to launch in three African markets, with build-out expected to commence in the coming months. CEO Prachur Sah aims to create “strong foothold” in Africa, as first orders from anchor tenant and shareholder Airtel come through…
Network & InfraAmerican Tower continues streamlining with APAC departure
US wireless infra giant offloads last two outposts in Asia-Pacific as it concentrates resource on riding 5G and edge/AI wave in developed markets.
Financial & PerformanceVodafone Business quietly enters Group’s ‘growth’ agenda
Q1 FY26–27: B2B improvements mean division is an increasingly important part of the turnaround story, driven by cloud, cybersec, and SaaS, underpinned by deals with digital services allies.
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American Tower continues streamlining with APAC departure
US wireless infra giant offloads last two outposts in Asia-Pacific as it concentrates resource on riding 5G and edge/AI wave in developed markets.
Deep DiveDigital twins for digital wins: US telcos scale use of drones for next-gen mobile infra modelling
Deep dive: AT&T, Verizon, and American Tower have now collectively flown hundreds of thousands of drone missions in the USA, as part of a behind-scenes push to create full-fledged virtual replicas of their vast network estates. Senior execs at the three telco giants ran TelcoTitans through the top- and bottom-line benefits of drone- and digital twin-led automated asset management…
PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: top exec rejigs in USA, Detecon, NetWorks, and Austrian B2C
May 2026–July 2026 update: The latest roundup of DT people moves sees T-Mobile US, Detecon, and Poland’s NetWorks announce changes of leadership, challenged Magenta Telekom perform a consumer segment refresh, and former Un-Carrier chief Mike Sievert take on a new role in the airline industry.
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Indian infra giant Indus secures go-ahead for African entrance
Towerco wins regulatory approvals and operating licences to launch in three African markets, with build-out expected to commence in the coming months. CEO Prachur Sah aims to create “strong foothold” in Africa, as first orders from anchor tenant and shareholder Airtel come through…
- Network & Infra
American Tower continues streamlining with APAC departure
US wireless infra giant offloads last two outposts in Asia-Pacific as it concentrates resource on riding 5G and edge/AI wave in developed markets.
Network & InfraOrange to unleash data centre value through €3bn JV
Group plans to bring five existing data centres into 50:50 joint venture with infra investor Morrison.