All Telenor articles
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Network & Infra
‘Being Level 4’: Telefónica CTIO eyes 2030 hyper-automation goal
Deep dive: Tech boss Andrea Folgueiras indicates Telefónica has now got several high-level autonomous networking projects up and running, delivering tangible business impact. But autonomy has still only been achieved in pockets, and the operator remains in the early stages of a transformation journey targeting near-full Level 4 status by 2030…
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Analyst Briefings
EMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: lighting up subsea lines; wireless infra org tweaks
Latest on EMEA digital infra: Boldyn Networks and Deutsche Funkturm restructure; Telxius partners with Google on new transatlantic subsea system; Telenor eyes Norwegian expansion with GlobalConnect asset acquisition…
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M&A
Telenor seeks Norwegian expansion with GlobalConnect fibre buy
Norwegian telco to acquire B2C division (and associated fibre assets) from GlobalConnect. Telenor said the move forms a “key building block” in strategy to strengthen its Norwegian fibre business, while GlobalConnect seeks to shift its focus onto B2B and wholesale. Read more…
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Operations
Telefónica shares network autonomy progress; calls on peers to reciprocate
Telefónica’s drive towards autonomous networks is reshaping the group, with Level 4 autonomy already achieved in key domains. This special report includes AI-driven innovation, the centrality of people, measurable KPIs, and a clarion call for industry-wide transparency…
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People
Makedonski Telekom names new CEO as DT reshuffles European leaders
Goran Markovic to take the helm at North Macedonian telco from July, prompting group to refresh its commercial leadership at Czech and Polish NatCos…
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Network & Infra
European telcos call on authorities to bolster subsea security
Collection of Europe’s largest telcos and subsea cable operators, including Orange, Proximus, Telefónica, and Vodafone, call for closer collaboration with the EU, NATO, and UK government to defend subsea infrastructure, following several high-profile incidents in recent years…
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Network & Infra
Telefónica shifts autonomous networks strategy into fourth gear
Network and systems operations lead says Group is seeking to evolve many autonomous network PoCs into minimum viable products starting in 2025, as it seeks to accelerate its journey towards Level 4 autonomy. Read more…
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Network & Infra
Orange preps to level up on autonomous networks
Alexis Koalla says operator’s first use cases will be implemented in 2025 as part of group’s phased voyage towards network autonomy.
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People
Telefónica CEO to stay in GSMA chair for two more years
Álvarez-Pallete extends contract to serve in GSMA top spot until end of 2026. Appointment comes alongside overhaul of GSMA’s Board of Directors, which now includes representatives from BT, Liberty Global, and more…
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M&A
Magyar Telekom becomes latest DT unit to assess tower carve-out
Hungarian NatCo evaluating potential opportunities and setbacks linked to shifting tower ownership into separate entity, following trend seen both inside and Deutsche Telekom’s operations and beyond.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Operators continue to bang ‘fair share’ drum
Operators continue to bang ‘fair share’ drum.
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People
CETIN brings in DT exec as Hungary lead
Judit Kübler-Andrási takes over at PPF-owned peer of former employer Magyar Telekom.
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Public Affairs
Telco inflation playbook: raise prices, cut costs, embrace digitalisation
Tough times ahead for telco customers, employees, and suppliers, as inflation drives price hikes, capex and opex control, and ongoing workforce reductions. Inflation-linked contracts to boost service revenue and outpace rising costs. Digital transformation efforts seen as key to cost savings.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone Business goes digital
Vodafone Business goes digital on customer experience; SD-WAN adoption hits bumps; telcos team up on handset eco-ratings.
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Network & Infra
Swisscom signals interest in Germany’s campus network programme
Swiss operator flags emerging demand from multinational clients for private 5G networks at facilities in Germany and elsewhere. New tie-ups may be necessary. Deutsche Telekom says the Swiss telco is welcome to contact it at any time.
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Network & Infra
Vodafone Hungary stumps up €135m to extend licences
Secures 15-year extensions to 900MHz and 1800MHz concessions. Supreme Court rules NMHH acted “lawfully” in blocking Digi Communications from participating in 2020 multiband auction.
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Premium
Magyar Telekom stumps up €124m to extend licences
MT secures 15-year extensions to 900MHz and 1800MHz concessions. Supreme Court rules NNMH acted “lawfully” in blocking Digi Communications from participating in 2020 multiband auction.
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Suppliers & SCM
O2 evolves Darwin Project with new lab
Nokia and Hispasat are providing the technology to support 5G and satellite connectivity for CAVs.
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People
DT movers: EU policy team reworked; TMUS legal swaps
Group taps Ericsson for OSS leadership, and reworks its EU regulatory policy team at a pivotal time in discussions with Brussels. Changes seen across DT’s European NatCos and an extended mandate for Hrvatski Telekom CFO Daub. New MD Ramnewash sets out software-based vision for Dutch DT GBS operation. The ...
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Premium
BT Group, Consumer & Enterprise moves: Ellerton steps away; Murphy named General Counsel
Consumer gets new Marketing Director from Telenor Sweden.