Germany Telecoms News

All the latest key telecoms insight, news and analysis from Germany, including Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica (O2) and Vodafone.

2021-01-20T08:55:00+00:00

UK Global Business Solutions unit gets a new Managing Director as part of planned succession. Magenta brand leadership changes in Austria. Lee and Roszatycki climb the T‑Mobile US ladder.

Cloud-based Vodafone TV platform rolls into Germany

2021-01-18T12:41:00+00:00

Platform launch is one of multiple moves in German TV revamp. Start of migration appears to be happening several months behind schedule. Rollout solidifies Group strategy for TV technology platform.

Network & Infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom’s four-play makes an impression

2021-01-14T12:30:00+00:00

Operator’s long-planned Access 4.0 platform goes into operation in Germany, on schedule — but with a small footprint and plenty of work to do to realise Group’s full ambitions for softwarised system.

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

People

Latest Telefónica people moves: global Tech changes

2021-01-06T08:49:00+00:00

Recently‑established Telefónica Tech subsidiaries bed in across regional outposts. Well‑travelled strategy exec lands at O2 UK.

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Cloud-based Vodafone TV platform rolls into Germany

2021-01-18T12:41:00+00:00

Platform launch is one of multiple moves in German TV revamp. Start of migration appears to be happening several months behind schedule. Rollout solidifies Group strategy for TV technology platform.

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Telefónica people moves: leaders emerge at re‑jigged Telefónica Tech

2020-12-15T09:47:00+00:00

Telefónica Tech re‑organisation brings new names to light. Fibre leadership changes in South American businesses. Former O2 Germany CEO Dirks takes top‑spot at rival to Telefonica’s new InfraCo.

Network & Infrastructure

Vodafone Germany CEO Ametsreiter on 5G ramp-up mission

2020-12-12T14:36:00+00:00

Vodafone Germany ups 5G coverage targets but still lags Telekom. Draft IT Security Act 2.0 under fire from former Head of Cybersecurity at the Ministry of the Interior.

Financial & Performance

Spend: Della Valle dials it up on COVID cost-cutting

2020-12-11T14:26:00+00:00

CFO flags acceleration of savings push during H1, and possibility of a further expansion of ambitions for the post-COVID era. Planned developments at Vodafone Procurement Company briefly mooted. Stark Retail and Shared Services cutbacks detailed.

Financial & Performance

Europe: Read stresses asset line-up is not settled

2020-12-11T14:25:00+00:00

Vodafone leadership considering next phase of Group strategy, and indicates M&A moves could form part of new medium-term plan. Group open to solutions in markets not generating sufficient return on capital employed. Germany’s importance to Vodafone on display again; commitment to other markets less obvious.

Interview

Droniq COO: BVLOS flight within sight

2020-12-11T10:31:00+00:00

Ralph Schepp talks regulatory hurdles, market potential, and use‑cases. DT‑DFS JV sets high ambitions for traffic management platform. Partners brought in, with DT staying close.

Suppliers & SCM

UK tightens screws on telcos over Huawei

2020-12-10T15:59:00+00:00

Government plans to tackle lack of diversity in upcoming new 5G strategy.

Partnerships & Alliances

Vodafone clicks with Amazon on 5G edge service

2020-12-10T14:30:00+00:00

Vodafone Business’ year-long collaboration with AWS on distributed MEC close to bearing fruit. First commercial services in UK, Germany slated for spring 2021. Vodafone and AWS initiate Edge Innovation Programme to develop PoCs.

Strategy & Change

Czech operator tops up on O2

2020-12-08T17:11:00+00:00

O2 Czech Republic extends right to use Telefónica’s European brand name beyond 2030. Group’s ties with operator’s majority stakeholder not totally severed.

Innovation (R&D)

Vodafone supports drone inspection trial led by Sees.ai

2020-12-07T15:45:00+00:00

Multimillion-pound drone project ready for deployment, with VfUK a key enabler. Drones to work as surveillance system for construction sites — just one of its many potential use‑cases, according to Group CTO. Another addition to Group’s expanding portfolio of drone tech collaborations.

Partnerships & Alliances

Telefónica and BBVA tie on Movistar Money joint venture

2020-12-07T11:23:00+00:00

Consumer finance business green‑lighted for launch in Colombia. Group extends partnership with stakeholder BBVA. Move continues recent refresh of Telefónica’s financial services partnerships.

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Glasfaser Nordwest brings fibre build in‑house

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Deutsche Telekom gets wind of energy startup MOWEA

Cloud-based Vodafone TV platform rolls into Germany

Deutsche Telekom’s four-play makes an impression

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Latest Telefónica people moves: global Tech changes

Telefónica people moves: leaders emerge at re‑jigged Telefónica Tech

Vodafone Germany CEO Ametsreiter on 5G ramp-up mission

Czech operator tops up on O2

Telefónica and BBVA tie on Movistar Money joint venture

Vodafone Germany

Cloud-based Vodafone TV platform rolls into Germany

Latest Vodafone people moves: Deutsche Glasfaser taps Vodafone again

Deutsche Telekom gets wind of energy startup MOWEA

Vodafone Germany CEO Ametsreiter on 5G ramp-up mission

Spend: Della Valle dials it up on COVID cost-cutting

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UK tightens screws on telcos over Huawei

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