All Telekom Deutschland (TDE) articles – Page 18
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom people moves: 6G next on the networks list
Chalkiotis to lead the Group’s 6G interests alongside networks role. Greiner named new DT regulatory affairs head to lead EU relationship. DT–Orange procurement JV BuyIn names Canadian MD to drive partnerships with recent joiner Bell Canada.
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Network & InfraDT making strides in flash flood recovery
About 97% of flood-damaged fixed lines to be repaired by the end of 2021. Construction of FTTP network in areas where lines cannot be restored.
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Products & ServicesDT’s OneApp arrives in Germany
Development team spans Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, and Russia. Self-care app now present in ten European markets. No plans for a US rollout as yet.
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Network & InfraFluent Gopalan flexes on fibre and 5G
Telekom Deutschland Chief Executive Srini Gopalan continues to emphasise need for network-building partnerships. DT has not given up on under-scrutiny Glasfaser Nordwest JV. Group tech boss Claudia Nemat maintains environmental messaging — and surprises with a musical demo of 5G SA.
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PremiumEmergency calls fault puts DT in spotlight
German emergency numbers 110 and 112 downed three times in as many months. Group CEO Höttges steps forward to accept responsibility.
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PremiumSweden’s Netel flags fibre services deal
Swedish group looks set to support German NatCo’s accelerated fibre rollout. Germany offers fertile ground for fibre-focused supplier.
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Network & InfraDT begins hiring for German fibre startup
Joint venture with Australia’s IFM begins recruitment of commercial and IT staff, as it seeks a slice of municipalities’ subsidised Gigabit roll outs.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom people moves: healthcare VP named at T-Sys
Udo Lingen gets T-Systems VP, Healthcare role following deal with Google Cloud for enterprise sovereign cloud services in DACH region. Newly divested Telekom Romania fixed unit poaches senior figures as it slowly fills out a leadership team following Orange buyout. Rook returns to DT via IoT partner 1NCE. Former ...
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PremiumElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: flagship Cologne store reopened after renovations
TDE signs on dotted line for Adobe document management partnership; Kekz tunes into headphones distribution tie-up.
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PeopleEurope B2B head exits as DT targets change
Dominique Leroy’s DT Europe continues to build out its enterprise-focused activities as SVP, B2B Ralf Nejedl announces his departure.
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PremiumLebara departs for O2
TDE’s longstanding deal with ‘ethnic’ MVNO comes to an end. Migration of customers expected to commence in 2022.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: TDE ties with Trumpf
Elsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: TDE ties with Trumpf Source: Mathias Konrath / Unsplash Nick Read, Chief Executive (CEO) at Vodafone — taking a leaf, perhaps, out of the Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Telefónica full-fibre playbook — said he is open to joint ventures and other off-balance ...
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PremiumOperators sign second mobile pact for NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia steps up ambitions to be Germany’s leading 5G location. TDE hails 5G network expansion in Germany’s most populated state. German MNOs agree to build more sites in exchange for faster permit approval processes.
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PremiumTDE continues post-flood efforts with Eutelsat deal
Agreement brings improved broadband connectivity to areas in Germany with poor signal. Pilot underway in city of Heimerzheim, which was badly affected by July’s flooding.
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M&AT-Systems sale speculation resurfaces
Reports in German media indicate DT could pare back ownership of — and exposure to — its long-challenged enterprise IT business. Suggestions point to a possible three-way deal in 2022.
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Network & InfraVodafone CEO open to fibre JVs in Germany
Read exploring off-balance sheet financing and infrastructure partnerships to meet FTTP demand. Retains the love for HFC, however; believes network upgrades across cable footprint will meet consumers’ broadband requirements for some time yet. Della Valle pointedly notes that mid-term capex fixed guidance does not include FTTP buildouts.
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PremiumOperators sign second mobile pact for NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia steps up ambitions to be Germany’s leading 5G location. Markus Haas said operators have agreed to build 1,000 new sites in exchange for faster permits. Tower lease costs rising in line with expectations as network expands. CFO Rolle signals caution on FTTP buildout.
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Financial & PerformanceAccenture taps into DT’s tech revamp with ERP takeover
DT CEO highlights “specific” outsourcing move as an example of Group’s progress and focus on cost reduction. Deal forms part of €100m–€200m IT value chain recalibration DT planning by FY24. Q3 results see DT continuing US-led growth, raising guidance on back of revenue and cash flow boost.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT and SK Telecom’s Techmaker JV launches first product
Indoor Booster 5G goes on sale in Bavaria initially. SK Telecom completes reorganisation into SKT and SK Square.
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PremiumDT heads down under for fibre mate
Australia’s IFM named as Gigabit investment partner following long period of speculation. Move adds to TDE CEO Gopalan’s box of tricks as he seeks to pragmatically accelerate the Group’s slow-building fibre deployment. Startup JV embedded with various protective measures for DT, such as balance sheet deconsolidation, and long-term/standalone strategic ...