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Spanish gov selects Telefónica, Vodafone Spain for defence network upgrade
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Openreach strategist Richard Allwood warns that government‑funded work on reaching the final 10% of the UK population with ultrafast services needs to be undertaken before commercial build demobilisation and copper network switchoff gather pace.
EventwatchUK government, industry push partnerships to speed space innovation
The UK’s new £7.8bn space strategy places sovereignty at its core, but industry leaders argue that international partnerships, open standards, and multinational ecosystems will be critical if the country hopes to compete at meaningful scale.
M&AKenyan High Court rules to unwind Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover
Just months after celebrating taking control of Safaricom as a ‘defining moment’, Vodafone’s African arm now faces prospect of enforced €1.4bn deal unwind. From Midrand to London, execs must now confront complex balance-sheet unravelling and regulatory exposure.
Network & InfraSpanish gov selects Telefónica, Vodafone Spain for defence network upgrade
Telcos among group of businesses selected to maintain and upgrade the country’s I3D defence comms network, with Indra Space-owned Hisdesat set to provide satellite comms. Move sees Telefónica and Vodafone Spain continue to push into the defence sector…
B2BO2 remixes B2B mobile portfolio in bid for value uptick
Tariff rework forms part of broad strategy switch-up at German operator as it seeks to regain ‘profitable growth’ through new partnerships, services, and efficiencies.
PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Greek tech chief switches to lead B2B
September 2026 update: A roundup of senior people movement in and around DT, including B2B leadership changes at Greece’s OTE Group, with CTIO Yannis Vitzilaios switching across to lead Business Segment; and at DTCP, with the appointment of private equity and defencetech experts to lead the investor’s new security and resilience fund.
Financial & PerformanceBrazil and Spain keep ship on course at Telefónica
Q2 FY26 in-depth: Telefónica on track to meet FY26 goals after strong set of Group numbers for quarter, although performance trends remain mixed across markets.
Financial & PerformanceTelefónica’s efficiency progress on display
Q2 FY26 guidance: Cost-focused Telefónica expresses confidence on execution of spend reduction measures, and reflects optimism in upwards tweak to FY26 profitability guidance…
InterviewNew 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.
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Kenyan High Court rules to unwind Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover
Just months after celebrating taking control of Safaricom as a ‘defining moment’, Vodafone’s African arm now faces prospect of enforced €1.4bn deal unwind. From Midrand to London, execs must now confront complex balance-sheet unravelling and regulatory exposure.
Network & InfraEC earmarks Greenland as AI infra base
Greenland mulls data centre construction — alongside enhanced satellite connectivity and other digital infra projects — as investment target using fresh European financing, as businesses keep watch on the territory as a geographically advantageous region for new digital infra…
Network & InfraVodafone signs pair of data centre deals in $1bn AI bet on Egypt
Vodafone Egypt enters into potential $1bn data centre joint venture with Cassava Technologies and Elsewedy Electric, plus separate Cassava tie-up for NVIDIA-supported AI Factory collab.
Network & InfraNscale’s IPO comes at a precarious time for AI infra companies
UK-domiciled Nscale is reported to be targeting a $30bn valuation after filing for an New York Stock Exchange IPO. But the scale-up’s plans comes as investors reassess appetite for AI infrastructure and concerns around AI safety and sovereignty abound.
Network & InfraTelxius taps Nokia for latest terrestrial cable upgrade
Telxius to upgrade terrestrial transport network to support speeds of up to 800Gbps using Nokia technology, with goal of slashing network expansion and energy costs while improving service quality. Installation is latest in a series of ongoing projects aimed at increasing network capacity…
InterviewiQmetrix to telco: ‘Your next customer may not be human’
Interview: Jason Raymer explains why a better strategy is needed for omnichannel retail, and why an architectural “system of intelligence” is required to bridge digital and physical operations for operators to differentiate on service.
Network & InfraAfrica’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…
PeoplewatchGenerational 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 & AlliancesVi, 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…