All TIM (Telecom Italia) articles – Page 3
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Network & Infra
The Backfill: Northleaf funnels up to $500m into Tillman FiberCo
Northleaf Capital Partners injects new funding into Tillman FiberCo as it preps for expansion. New service agreements formed by SatCos, while Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance prepares to take 20% stake in TIM’s fixed-line spinout.
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Suppliers & SCM
Deep dive: Telefónica engages suppliers to fight Scope 3 emissions
Keynoting at Achieving Net Zero in the Telecoms Industry, Daniel Santana lifted the lid on Telefónica’s initiatives to actively tackle emissions across its value chain. Learn more about how this impacts its supply chain, where hundreds have been tagged ‘high risk’, and its ‘circular criteria’, SME outreach, peer comparatives… ...
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People
FreeMove turns back to Deutsche Telekom for new GM
Selma Avdagic Tisljar replaces Orange’s Lazaro Fernandez.
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Network & Infra
The Backfill: Global tower footprint passes 800,000
The Global Infrastructure Investor Association reveals year-on-year growth in digital infrastructure assets owned by members.
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Strategy & Change
An MNO no-no? TowerCos tread fine line on active equipment
The shift from renting out passive infrastructure to owning or managing active equipment is being explored by TowerCos as a path for growth, but the way is fraught and uncertain. Investor/InfraCo perspectives from Brookfield, Cellnex, INWIT, Nokia, Phoenix, TowerXchange EMEA, Vantage.
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Premium
INWIT untroubled by Voda-Iliad rumours as new opportunities open up
Prospect of market consolidation seen as more good news than bad for Vantage Towers’ Italian JV.
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Orange frets over 5G energy bill
Hervé Suquet says higher traffic volumes threaten to wipe out 5G’s greater energy efficiencies if industry does not work together.
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Network & Infra
The Backfill: SpaceX goes back to drawing board after failed launch
Starship craft explodes at first test launch, with Elon Musk prepping next trial in a “few months”. TIM receives two new offers for passive infrastructure business. More…
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M&A
INWIT flags ‘pipeline’ of potential M&A add-ons
TowerCo boss caveats that any deal-making will be local, small scale, and funded by organic capex.
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Premium
Macquarie makes bid for TIM’s fixed infra, state backing sweetens deal
Macquarie partners state lender CDP for latest offer on TIM’s fixed network infrastructure.
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TIM examining KKR’s latest bid for fixed-line infra
US private equity group puts forward non-binding offer for purchase of network infra, including Italian operator’s FiberCop and Sparkle assets.
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Premium
AST SpaceMobile to boost 4G in Brazil with TIM
SatCo ties with TIM to trial roll out of 4G coverage in rural areas of Brazil.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Software AG touts Vodafone win
Software AG touts “fantastic” Vodafone win
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M&A
INWIT boss: time not right for M&A
High cost of borrowing means new management taking “cautious approach” to consolidation.
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Innovation
Telefónica, T-Mobile partner on metaverse R&D
Operators among co-chairs of new Telecom Infra Project working group, focused on ensuring networks are ready for the metaverse.
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Network & Infra
Vivo joins with competitors to provide 4G on Rio’s subway
Telco unites with Claro and TIM to offer “full” coverage to Brazilian subway.
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Operations
New-look INWIT board appoints Chairman, General Manager
INWIT Director Oscar Cicchetti gets Chairman gig.
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Operations
Brazil’s Oi demands buyers set aside cash in valuation dispute
Operators seemingly surprised by court order that requires BRL 1.5bn to be placed in holding account while valuation dispute resolved.
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M&A
Buyers of Oi mobile assets demand discount
Telefónica, Claro, and TIM slap Oi with “post-closing adjustment notice”.
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People
INWIT shortlists new board members following buyout
New board to be appointed at shareholder meeting on 4 October.