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All the latest key telecoms and digital infra insight, news and analysis from France.
M&A
EC cedes oversight of SFR takeover to French authorities
Iliad’s SFR transaction was a potential sticking point, but the EC has agreed to refer it to France, with discussions already underway with Bouygues Telecom and Orange.
M&A
France’s Scaleway bulks up cloud platform with Qarnot buy
French cloud provider eyes data centre and services expansion through acquisition of Qarnot, having identified potential synergies and alignment on heat recycling as key benefits to the buy.
M&A
From bitter critic to anchor investor: Xavier Niel replaces e& as Vodafone’s largest shareholder
In-depth: Audacious French telecoms tycoon snaps up e&’s stake in a €5bn transaction. Niel expresses confidence in strategic direction and ‘value creation potential’, just two years after expensively venting frustration at ‘mismanagement’…
Partnerships & Alliances
DT, Orange, VM O2, Vodafone join new European advertising venture
The European Media Marketplace is established with the ambitious aim of providing a counterweight to dominant US tech giants in the digital advertising space.
Analysis
5G at the heart of next-gen military comms — ACMOSS founder
Guest analysis: Telecom Expert Voice and Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF) architect Guillaume Lambert considers 5G critical to addressing new and emerging defence demands — but the market will only open to telcos committed to zero trust, ‘clean’, sovereign networks…
Partnerships & Alliances
Bouygues Telecom firms up Aduna tie up with anti-fraud focus
After originally entering a distribution agreement with Aduna in 2025, Bouygues now plans to scale up enterprise access to ID verification APIs through a more formal partnership.
Peoplewatch
Orange’s Javaid takes over as Group AI supremo
Steve Jarrett is vacating the Chief AI Officer role, although it’s not clear why, with Usman Javaid to fill the spot.
Partnerships & Alliances
Orange ties with French energy agency on AI networking
Operator kicks off five-year ‘semantic communications’ project with French government agency aimed at improving network efficiency, slashing energy costs, and laying the groundwork for AI-native networks.
Analyst Briefing
Francewatch: Telco trio forges SFR deal, but much work lies ahead
Analyst Briefing: France’s three leading telcos have signed an agreement to buy SFR; Orange has completed its MásOrange takeover; and a round-up of Orange’s stable Q1. Plus more in subsea infra, data centres, and AI networking…
Network & Infra
Spanish government green lights Telefónica-led Gigafactory bid
Spanish government gives the go-ahead for public-private venture that will lead European AI Gigafactory project. Private shareholders include Telefónica, ACS, and Santander.
Peoplewatch
France Peoplewatch: MásOrange CEO brought into ExCo fold; Utiq selects new chief
Latest senior and strategic people moves in the French telecoms and digital infra sectors, including a new CEO at telco adtech venture Utiq, MásOrange chief Meinrad Spenger joining the Orange Group Executive Committee, and Iliad CEO Thomas Reynaud retaining a seat on the Tele2 board.