All articles by Richard Agnew
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Network & InfraViasat sees inflight comms ties with DT as ticket to EC spectrum extension
Satco’s CEO suggests European Aviation Network clientele and partnerships could back up its bid to retain expiring 2GHz spectrum rights in region, as European Commission prepares sovereignty-flavoured contest. Inflight broadband platform could be modernised if frequencies are secured, Viasat suggests.
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: digital and fibre leadership rejigs at T-Mobile
The latest roundup of DT people moves sees change in the leadership of growth initiatives at T-Mobile US, as Chief Product & Digital Officer Omar Tazi steps down and fibre joint venture Lumos confirms its new Chief Executive. AI hiring remains high on the agenda with new senior appointments at T-Systems and T-Mobile Poland.
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Network & InfraDT heads into open access in bid to regain fibre momentum
German incumbent inks two sizeable wholesale relationships in north-east of the country, in another reflection of the sharper competition it is facing from sales-hungry altnets. Moves come amid wider pivot by DT aimed at regaining grip of go-to-market in its domestic broadband market.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch: AI stakes raised
Analyst Briefing: Telco’s top management keeps the pressure on for results from AI projects and broader efficiency initiatives, as Q1 report shows market conditions in European markets remain tough. DT looks to be gaining traction with AI commercially, with infra expansion plans outlined in Germany, Hungary, and at T.Capital interest Nscale.
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Financial & PerformanceDT CEO calls for tech support as growth becomes more elusive
Q1 FY26: Focus goes under-the-hood at DT as German operator — accustomed to riding a long wave of US-led growth — sees go-to-market gain become harder to come by. Profit at B2B and US arms hurt, temporarily, by investments in new sources of growth, while in Germany and Europe, the onus is on cost-cutting to weather commercial challenges. Attention falls on longevity and domestic fibre strategy and ongoing aggressive implementation of AI.
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Financial & PerformanceDT cautiously optimistic after Q1
Q1 FY26 Guidance: DT makes slight upward tweaks to earnings and cash flow forecasts, reflecting strong start to year at T-Mobile.
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Financial & PerformanceDT delivering despite dollar drag
Q1 FY26 In-depth: Group just sneaks into growth on revenue and earnings, after results again diluted by past weakening of dollar.
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Financial & PerformanceDT ‘open’ to deploying more fibre firepower
Q1 FY26 Spend: Group execs face questions over whether slow-moving fibre build makes strategic sense.
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OperationsDT and ISS ‘move on’ after settling €80m outsourcing row
DT irons out differences with facilities management supplier ISS, agreeing to settle multi-year dispute and sign up for a contract extension.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Hispam chief’s TV switch
April 2026–May 2026 update: Leadership reshuffling continues at transitioning Telefónica as the operator’s Hispam chief reportedly transfers to lead Spanish pay-TV business Movistar Plus+. Senior IT moves are made at Telefónica|Vivo and Virgin Media O2 as operating businesses’ arrow in on AI. The Group also installs a new friendly boardroom member at Brazil’s Vivo.
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Network & InfraDeutsche Telekom steps up Europe NatCo integration
Chief Financial Officer Christian Illek says DT is getting “hands on” with its network of European businesses, in an effort to extract more efficiencies from its regional scale. Targets for ‘harmonisation’ include procurement, network roadmaps, and infrastructure assets. But full centralisation is off the agenda…
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Financial & PerformanceBrazil’s Vivo calls on AI to aid fight with inflation
Chief Executive Christian Gebara surveys “vast number of opportunities” from AI tech, including an upcoming major customer support revamp, as operator seeks to restrict inflation impact on margin.
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Financial & PerformanceHelios plans extra $70m of infra spend amid MEA data boom
Buoyant tower group enlarges capex budget for this year off the back of “broad-based” uptick in demand for tenancies from its Middle East and Africa MNO clients.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica is starting to ramp up return from home security sideline
Telco’s property monitoring venture with Prosegur boosts profitability in Q1, aided by ongoing user growth, increased focus on client value, and tight managerial control of cash inflows and outflows at arms-length joint business. Other telcos have started to take notice of the JV’s momentum…
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch: widening telcos’ vocal range
Analyst Briefing: Round-up of developments at Spanish incumbent, including AI-focused innovation around voice services, and infrastructure developments in Spain, Germany, and the UK. Read more…
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InnovationTelefónica tests out real-time call translation
Group is exploring a move into network-based translation and transcription as part of new-wave innovation programme centring on 5G SA and AI.
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Network & InfraTelefónica eyes new markets for edge infra
Group indicates it is working on new edge hub deployments beyond flagship buildout project in Spain. Move forms part of ongoing growth bet on low-latency, AI-infused B2B services.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch: re-platforming plans
Analyst Briefing: With Europe continuing the flounder, DT is said to be prepping a major M&A move to strengthen its foothold in America and tightening links with state-side tech partners. In Europe DT ups its data sovereignty credentials with a revamped business cloud service and unveils what it calls a ‘blueprint’ for telco cloud deployments…
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Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom said to explore T-Mobile mega-meld
Group’s leadership said to be weighing a full combination between it and its American powerhouse, thus sorting out current disconnects that could complicate future deal-making and strategy. Shepherding any such deal through the corridors of Washington, Berlin, and Brussels would be highly challenging, however.
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Products & ServicesDT expands sovereign cloud play to European footprint
Telco’s Czech and Greek businesses debut refreshed Business Cloud offering as part of strategic push around AI and digital sovereignty.