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Analysis
Cutting through the satellite hype: Starlink and LEO’s threat to global telecoms assessed — Strand Consult
Analysis: with D2D connectivity dominating discussions at MWC26, terrestrial operators must reassess their broadband and defence sector strategies. Strand Consult’s outspoken founder cuts through the hype to separate disruptive fact from industry fiction…
Products & Services
Voice gets an AI makeover: DT and Telefónica chart the course from AI-integrated to AI-native
MWC26: AI is ‘making voice sexy again’, according to Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica, speaking on a Mavenir-hosted panel exploring how the transition to AI-driven networks unlocks new monetisation opportunities, drives hyper-customisation, and paves the way for autonomous, agentic telco operations.
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Technology
DT throws lot in with T-Mobile on ‘open’, ‘AI-native’ 6G
MWC26: DT moves into the slipstream of its American powerhouse on AI-focused 6G development work, setting up a basis for R&D collaboration and backing the ‘open 6G’ vision of T-Mobile’s close tech partner NVIDIA.
Analyst Briefing
Deutsche Telekomwatch: T-Mobile’s bid to stay different
Analyst Briefing: A run-through of T-Mobile US’s strategy update, as the Un-Carrier re-expresses belief in its ability to outdo rivals on network quality and value, and backs it up with higher financial and commercial targets. In Europe DT refreshes its satellite IoT service through new partnerships, and flags research work on quantum…
Financial & Performance
Unveiled at T-Mobile: The Gopalan Grow Plan
Capital Markets Day: New T-Mobile US CEO Srini Gopalan re-commits (with some tweaks) to the medium-term strategic plan outlined by the operator in 2024, following his recent appointment to job. Amid ongoing Wall Street wobbles over the competitive picture facing US operators, he assures the Un-Carrier has plenty of fuel in the tank.
Network & Infra
T-Mobile boss pledges balance on spectrum spend
US telco is committed to maintaining its spectrum leadership, but will not buy frequencies at any cost.
Financial & Performance
DT moves to up T-Mobile ownership
Group’s CEO Tim Höttges says DT will use T-Mobile’s massive share buyback programme to up its stake in the operator this year.
Network & Infra
T-Mobile blends agentic AI into 5G core
The US telco has now embedded agentic AI in its 5G standalone network, with Live Translation the first service to be launched.
Suppliers & SCM
Telcos untouched as key vendors hit by global stock selloff
In depth: US and EMEA telco majors ride out this week’s software tech storm as investors are spooked by advanced AI developments, leaving some of the industry’s most prominent software providers in freefall…
Suppliers & SCM
Amdocs cements role in T-Mobile’s tech team
US services player becomes latest tech group to flag involvement in major customer IT refresh at T-Mobile, following Ericsson, OpenAI, and Netcracker.
Peoplewatch
Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: ex-Airtel innovation boss handed AI product remit
The latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom, including top-level changes in the Group’s growing AI product organisation, T-Mobile’s IT team, and infra side businesses Lumos and Fiber Experts Deutschland.
Analyst Briefing
Deutsche Telekomwatch: fibre trends hit home
Analyst Briefing: DT’s home-market broadband strategy continues to evolve, as the operator expands its FTTP footprint and enlists side-brand congstar and a new house-call team in a bid to boost sales. Fibre upsell may be being given more urgency by management as tough market conditions continue, and as regulators up prioritisation of copper shutdown as a catalyst for Gigabit uptake…
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #152 - February 2026
Key stories include: EC’s latest Act received mixed ratings | ‘T’ marque nears $100bn status | DT targets 1m fibre signups in 2026 | T-Mobile seeks 6G era dominance | Amdocs, Netcracker net US deals | and much more…
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #151 - January 2026
Key stories include: T.Capital takes shine to Lovable | DTCP’s maincubes borrows big | T-Satellite stays work-in-progress | Telekom wants to keep copper | T-Mobile maintains 5G lead | and much more…
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #150 - December 2025
Key stories include: DT and OpenAI seek CX alpha | EC makes a Gigafactory date | Group on attack in defence | German 5G award confusion | Ex-CTO Choi on AI-RAN prep | and much more…