All Timotheus Höttges articles
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Financial & PerformanceT-Mobile now world’s largest telco (by market cap)
Ever-expanding American operator overtakes arch-rival Verizon.
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People
Gopalan returns to T-Mobile US boardroom
Telekom Deutschland CEO parachuted in to replace Deutsche Telekom designee Michael Wilkens, who did not stand for re-election.
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Operations
DT’s Höttges calls on employees to return to the office
Group CEO wants to ensure that ‘personal networks’ are maintained.
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Strategy & Change
Höttges hearts the metaverse and software-defined everything
DT CEO chats with John Chambers about leadership, tech, and friendship.
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People
Rising star Metze’s move to Telekom seen as hurting O2
Wolfgang Metze’s move to Telekom Deutschland deemed “a little damaging” as O2’s Chief Consumer Officer attributed with recent Telefónica success in Germany.
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People
Höttges dismisses report of his departure as “fiction”
Deutsche Telekom CEO said he is “very committed” and doused questions about leaving his post early.
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Public Affairs
DT CEO in direct plea to Orbán over Hungarian tax hit
Group and NatCo chiefs in lobbying drive to head off threat of new levies in Europe, amid economic crisis.
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Financial & Performance
Tax and competitive threats cloud Magyar Telekom’s H1
Hungarian telco weathers blow of government’s crisis tax, introduced in June.
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Strategy & Change
DT’s Höttges seeks ‘nerds’ to lead future group
CEO provides his formula for a good leader, highlighting attitude as an important element.
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Network & Infrastructure
DT picks Brookfield and DigitalBridge as EU tower allies
Group agrees sale of 51% stake in Austrian and German towers business.
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Strategy & Change
Drahi returns to BT spotlight amid fresh takeover speculation
All eyes on French billionaire as six-month ban on BT takeover bid expires tomorrow.
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Operations
Deutsche Telekom retains Russian presence
Reports indicate hundreds of employees remain in St. Petersburg, two months after software development was said to be moved elsewhere.
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Network & Infrastructure
OTE passes 650,000 premises with full fibre
Plan to pass three million premises by 2027 looks on track. Broadband upgrades to premises outside FTTP footprint gather momentum. Rival Vodafone Greece announces “acceleration” of fibre access rollout.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT expands SKT tie-up to metaverse and beyond
Deutsche Telekom and SK Telecom map out new areas for cooperation. Tests of SKT’s metaverse platform expected in Germany by end 2022.
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People
Fries outstrips Read on earnings front
Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries took home $62m in FY21, putting him ahead of peers at fellow large telcos including Vodafone’s Nick Read.
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M&A
DT hoping for speedy resolution amid ‘multiple’ tower bids
Future of Deutsche Funkturm to be determined following bids from various parties, with American Tower, Cellnex, KKR, and Vantage Towers all named. DT apparently keen to seal a deal sooner rather than later. Despite previous intent to complete full sale, minority option remains “attractive”.
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Strategy & Change
DT’s Greek epic: 50% OTE ownership marker in sight
DT’s stake in Greek incumbent continues to inch upwards. Albeit recently a passive development, driven by OTE corporate treasury activity, the development chimes with numerous recent signals by Group management of its commitment to Greece and willingness to raise investment. DT’s third largest market.
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People
Deutsche Telekom people moves: Appel takes chairmanship
New Chairman Appel confirmed despite shareholder criticisms. Europe’s Leroy completes management team with B2B Growth appointment. Magenta TV boss Schuld leaves the Group, with interim replacement in line. Makedonski Telekom’s CTIO Jovanović exits.
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People
“Stability and continuity” key as Al-Saleh extends T-Systems stay
Chief Executive agrees to continue leading the business until at least 2027. Will guide T-Systems through “the next phase” following four-year transitional period.
