Telco Partners & Suppliers

All the latest insight, news and analysis on telecoms partner and supplier activity with tier-1 telcos.

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Partnerships & Alliances

Vodafone rekindles Polkomtel flame with shared services link-up

Polkomtel is back in Vodafone’s off-footprint orbit more than a decade after their previous Partner Markets relationship went quiet, with the pair targeting AI-led customer improvements and new B2B revenue opportunities.

Orange tests D2D appetite as Europe eyes satellite sovereignty

Technology & IT

Orange tests D2D appetite as Europe eyes satellite sovereignty

Orange is using its first commercial direct-to-device offering to test customer appetite rather than chase mass adoption, while trials with AST SpaceMobile and the battle over European MSS spectrum point towards a broader satellite strategy built around multiple technologies and partners.

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Venturing & Investments

Telefónica buys 10% of Seville-based AI specialist OGA

Telefónica España has taken a 10% stake in Seville-based AI and operational research specialist OGA, in the latest of a series of targeted deals that allow the operator to bolt on technical expertise to its B2B portfolio.

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