Germany Telecoms News

All the latest key telecoms and digital infra insight, news and analysis from Germany.

2026-01-12T06:00:00+00:00

Telco roadmap: How do communications giants move from data silos to intelligent operations? Data and analytics leader Sofia Esteves cites real-world AI-driven success stories to illuminate why true transformation means rethinking not only systems, but also mindsets…

Latest Headlines from Germany

Peoplewatch

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: New year, new directions in EU tech and towers

2026-01-12T09:04:00+00:00

The latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom, including the appointment of new bosses at fleet management business Telekom Mobility Solutions and freshly-set-up wireless infracos in Croatia, Greece, and Hungary. DT has also upped its focus on growing government defence spend with a dedicated account chief for NATO.

Network & Infra

DT preps another European test flight for HAPS tech

2026-01-08T16:40:00+00:00

Operator to use stratospheric platform, alongside drones, to boost mobile services during upcoming Czech event, marking latest exploration of the technology’s potential to deliver wide area connectivity to users…

Telekom Deutschland

Analyst Briefing

EMEA Infrawatch: data centre financing surge; investors hesitant on Euro telco infra

2025-12-17T17:02:00+00:00

Latest on EMEA digital infra: investors’ data centre appetites in spotlight with wave of new European deals; EQT and Omers reportedly firming up €1.7bn Deutsche Glasfaser financing deal; EC pushes back AI Gigafactory tender launch; more…

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Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

Network & Infra

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

2026-01-06T16:00:00+00:00

Operator continues hunt for operational efficiencies and improved service reliability with expansion of in-service software upgrade technology in its core network. The implementation is latest move as part of parent Telefónica’s strategy to reach near-full Level 4 network autonomy by 2030…

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Vodafone Germany

Peoplewatch

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

2026-01-05T17:13:00+00:00

January 2026 update: Vodafone sustains influence in the industry’s CSR alliance, adds a COO to recently acquired B2B services provider Skaylink, and names new Vodafone Ventures leadership…

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Venturing & Investments

DT backs German drones player in latest defence push

2025-12-23T14:40:00+00:00

Operator draws capital from its €2bn Tech Fund to back Quantum Systems and set up collaboration on development of solutions to protect critical infrastructure. Move sees DT press forward with wider defence industry expansion …

Analyst Briefing

Telefónicawatch: another JMAP-era exec exits; Gayo gets buying; IT vendors net handouts

2025-12-22T12:56:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Round-up of the latest developments at Spain’s re-morphing incumbent, as 2025’s dramatic strategy and personnel changes continue all the way up to the end of the year. Finance chief Laura Abasolo’s departure is confirmed, as part of another top exec layer rejig. And partnerships with Prosegur and Nato move forward as Group targets tech growth. Read more…

Network & Infra

Telekom Deutschland clears 2025 fibre in-tray ahead of Christmas break

2025-12-22T12:52:00+00:00

German incumbent says it has now met headline end-2025 goal of adding 2.5 million homes and businesses to its FTTH footprint, giving it a useful (but partial) win in escalating battle with rivals over fibre sign-ups…

Partnerships & Alliances

O2 makes latest AI move with refreshed Capgemini deal

2025-12-19T11:45:00+00:00

Operator to implement AI solutions from Capgemini under renewed agreement, seeking to develop new services and drive user experience improvements…

Analyst Briefing

Vodafonewatch: ‘right-sizing’ winners and losers

2025-12-18T15:21:00+00:00

Analyst Briefing: Vodafone closes the year out with promises of network investment to come and new B2B IT capability; SpaceMobile looks to 2026 with expectation after ‘validating’ value in the past twelve months…

Interview

Eurofiber CEO Alex Goldblum on a decade of deals

2025-12-18T10:40:00+00:00

Interview: CEO of expansive European fibre and data centre services player says M&A action is not over as it targets growth across enlarged western European footprint.

Analyst Briefing

EMEA Infrawatch: data centre financing surge; investors hesitant on Euro telco infra

2025-12-17T17:02:00+00:00

Products & Services

Vodafone seeks to rebuild trust in voice with network APIs

2025-12-17T16:14:00+00:00

Vodafone has launched a caller ID network API in the UK, with US voice security partner Hiya ‘buying in’ to Group’s ‘novel’ standards-based approach to building consumer trust…

Network & Infra

Telekom Deutschland: compulsory copper shutdown would be ‘massive’ error

2025-12-17T15:26:00+00:00

German incumbent dismisses rivals’ criticism of its ‘go-slow’ policy on copper decommissioning.

Suppliers & SCM

Tata wins big as Virgin Media O2 outsources IT — report

2025-12-17T13:40:00+00:00

UK operator said to have signed a billion-dollar deal with Indian IT services giant. VM O2 has been handed a mandate from Madrid to modernise systems and processes, and has mooted a major external sourcing agreement to come…

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Germany

Latest from Germany

Celfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI

Latest Headlines from Germany

DT picks new CEO to steer Mobility Solutions growth

DT to bring ‘T-Satellite’ brand to Europe

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

Deutsche Telekomwatch: T.Capital gets defensive; DT nets another home win

Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: New year, new directions in EU tech and towers

DT preps another European test flight for HAPS tech

Telekom Deutschland

EMEA Infrawatch: data centre financing surge; investors hesitant on Euro telco infra

Deutsche Telekomwatch: SoftBank on M&A manoeuvres

DT makes rare fibre M&A move with purchase of Essen estate

Deutsche Glasfaser said to be winding back rollout as backers demand RoI

In-depth: German headwinds grab the headlines

Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany)

O2 automates software upgrades across 5G core

O2 makes latest AI move with refreshed Capgemini deal

Tata wins big as Virgin Media O2 outsources IT — report

Telefónica Peoplewatch: Vivo’s fintech platforms set for AI refit

Telefónica deploys fresh AI assistants to up German security

Vodafone Germany

Vodafone Peoplewatch: CSR influence secured, Ventures leadership renewed

Vodafone seeks to rebuild trust in voice with network APIs

Vodafonewatch: Vodacom moves on East Africa

Vodafone Peoplewatch: tech leadership rework, Greek renewal ‘complete’

Vodafone Germany reworks Technology, Networks leadership

More from Germany

DT backs German drones player in latest defence push

Telefónicawatch: another JMAP-era exec exits; Gayo gets buying; IT vendors net handouts

Telekom Deutschland clears 2025 fibre in-tray ahead of Christmas break

O2 makes latest AI move with refreshed Capgemini deal

Vodafonewatch: ‘right-sizing’ winners and losers

Eurofiber CEO Alex Goldblum on a decade of deals

EMEA Infrawatch: data centre financing surge; investors hesitant on Euro telco infra

Vodafone seeks to rebuild trust in voice with network APIs

Telekom Deutschland: compulsory copper shutdown would be ‘massive’ error

Tata wins big as Virgin Media O2 outsources IT — report