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EY-Parthenon: in face of disruption, telcos must think differently about differentiation
Telefónica’s Brazilian growth engine considers opportunistic fibre takeover
DT and Telefónica win digital euro contracts in sovereignty drive

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B2B
Vodafone plots cloud-like future to crack 5G SA monetisation
Vodafone wants to move 5G standalone beyond selling customers an ‘insurance policy’, using digital twins and greater network observability to support a more cloud-like, on-demand commercial model.
Technology & IT
Orange tests D2D appetite as Europe eyes satellite sovereignty
Orange is using its first commercial direct-to-device offering to test customer appetite rather than chase mass adoption, while trials with AST SpaceMobile and the battle over European MSS spectrum point towards a broader satellite strategy built around multiple technologies and partners.
Finance & Strategy
Nandy plugs ‘gaping hole’ in UK rules, as InfraVia applies pressure on Netomnia deal
The UK government looks to plug a regulatory gap exposed by TalkTalk’s collapse, expanding its ability to intervene when telecoms deals threaten critical infrastructure or service continuity. At the same time, InfraVia is turning up political pressure over the separate nexfibre-Netomnia battle.

Interview
EY-Parthenon: in face of disruption, telcos must think differently about differentiation
Analysis: Can telecom operators transcend infrastructure before non-traditional challengers capture the enterprise frontier? Drawing on global C-suite research, this analysis explores why differentiation, agentic architectures and national sovereignty represent the industry’s most viable growth engines, and why defensive cost-cutting will not secure long-term relevance.
B2B
DT and Telefónica win digital euro contracts in sovereignty drive
German and Spanish incumbents win roles building the connectivity layer for Europe’s planned digital euro, putting telcos at the heart of another sovereignty-driven infrastructure project as Brussels looks to reduce reliance on non-European payments technology.
Analysis
Starlink’s Cinderella problem: Strand Consult on why satellites can’t just replace the towers
Guest analysis: As Starlink becomes an increasingly important force in connectivity, Strand Consult argues that satellite scale should not be confused with terrestrial-network replacement. Ten common claims are tested against spectrum, capacity, regulation, investment, and the economics of keeping a LEO constellation operating.

M&A
Telefónica’s Brazilian growth engine considers opportunistic fibre takeover
Vivo has confirmed early-stage talks over Vero, potentially giving Brazil’s fibre leader another route to expand as its indebted target shifts from footprint growth to cash generation, and its private-equity backers consider their options.
Venturing & Investments
Vivo targets Brazilian SMEs with Squad.com agentic AI tie-up
Brazilian operator again deploys corporate VC vehicle as vanguard on B2B partner development, preparing a commercial tie-up with Squad.com off the back of investment in business.
M&A
Telefónica, KKR said to initiate sale of Chilean fibre venture
Group reportedly seeking a valuation of up to $2bn for ON*NET Fibra Chile, as JPMorgan and Scotiabank are brought in to coordinate a sale. Move would continue wider restructuring of infra assets at Telefónica, as well as its ongoing exit from Hispam…

Interview
EY-Parthenon: in face of disruption, telcos must think differently about differentiation
Analysis: Can telecom operators transcend infrastructure before non-traditional challengers capture the enterprise frontier? Drawing on global C-suite research, this analysis explores why differentiation, agentic architectures and national sovereignty represent the industry’s most viable growth engines, and why defensive cost-cutting will not secure long-term relevance.
Operations
Agentic AI forces telcos to rethink data, skills, network operations
Orange, Vodafone, and Telenor execs consider AI’s toughest challenge to be capturing human expertise, organisational context, and the guardrails needed to let agents acts safely.
Peoplewatch
Vodafone Peoplewatch: strengthening the political and regulatory bench
October 2026 update, including a series of political affairs appointments in Brussels and London, a structural reset for Vodacom’s Foundation initiatives, and new leadership for Vodafone’s commercial eSIM, AI, and digital security propositions.

Analysis
Starlink’s Cinderella problem: Strand Consult on why satellites can’t just replace the towers
Guest analysis: As Starlink becomes an increasingly important force in connectivity, Strand Consult argues that satellite scale should not be confused with terrestrial-network replacement. Ten common claims are tested against spectrum, capacity, regulation, investment, and the economics of keeping a LEO constellation operating.
Peoplewatch
Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Verizon takes another dip into DT talent pool for new digital chief
October 2026 update: DT’s former Digital and AI supremo Jonathan Abrahamson resurfaces at T-Mobile US rival, a few weeks after exit from DT. Elsewhere, GlasfaserPlus moves back to a dual-MD format by upping the seniority of CTO Thomas Müller; and T-Mobile US, Verizon, and AT&T appoint an interim boss for their fledgling satellite platform joint venture.
Operations
DT boss says ‘shit MVNOs’ are most at risk in era of AI buying
Deep dive: Transatlantic group’s execs say transparency and communications will be key as they ponder disruptive power of AI assistants as analysers and buyers of broadband, mobile and TV retail services — and claim smaller discounters will be at most disadvantage.

Interview
EY-Parthenon: in face of disruption, telcos must think differently about differentiation
Analysis: Can telecom operators transcend infrastructure before non-traditional challengers capture the enterprise frontier? Drawing on global C-suite research, this analysis explores why differentiation, agentic architectures and national sovereignty represent the industry’s most viable growth engines, and why defensive cost-cutting will not secure long-term relevance.
Operations
Tech Mahindra completes large-scale takeover of Orange B2B teams
Indian services giant indicates major new outsourcing and tech development relationship with Orange Business is now up and running, boosting top line and headcount.
Finance & Strategy
Satcos and price hikes on customer minds as Ericsson begins new era
New Ericsson CEO Per Narvinger is beginning to put his stamp on the vendor, streamlining management while identifying satellite-terrestrial convergence and AI RAN as growth opportunities. Persistent AI-driven component inflation means customers may also have to swallow higher prices.