All Virgin Media O2 (VM O2) articles – Page 8
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Network & Infrastructure
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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VM O2 puts Cornerstone stake in shop window
Operator reportedly moving forward with plans to sell at least half of its 50% share in UK TowerCo joint venture.
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VM O2 pilots emergency alert tech ahead of UK trial
New emergency alert service successfully tested on VM O2, EE, and Three networks, with national trial on the way.
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VM O2 expands mobile recording partnership with Dubber
Expanded partnership gives VM O2 Business customers access to Dubber’s full portfolio of mobile recording services and connected systems via single, secure platform.
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Trooli’s top duo resigns; suitor Vauban places execs on board
Founders of UK fibre challenger step down from board, making way for director appointments by anticipated French buyer.
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UK M&A on cards as Telefónica steps up fibre challenge
nexfibre rumoured to be on the M&A path in bid to challenge incumbency, secure UK fibre market share.
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Telefónica FY22 Headlines: FY22’s storm weathered
Main performance lines heading in the right direction.
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Trooli set to become latest in UK altnet consolidation
Founders of fibre challenger resign, making way for director appointments by anticipated buyer, Vauban Infrastructure Partners.
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BT pilots emergency alert tech ahead of national trial
New emergency alert service successfully tested on EE, O2, and Three networks, with national trial on the way.
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Telefónica people moves: KKR exit causes Telxius Board restructure
María García-Legaz and Roberto Cibeira join TowerCo’s Board with Natalia Sainz Stuyck and José Manuel Santero departing.
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M&A
Liberty CEO ‘in M&A talks with CityFibre’
Not a done deal. Discussions are preliminary and large-scale consolidation in UK altnet market likely to attract sharp scrutiny from regulators.
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nexfibre is Openreach’s “real” competitor, says co-owner InfraVia
JV’s co-owner InfraVia sees resource platform, Virgin Media O2 ties, and unmet demand as giving new entrant opportunity to build major challenge in UK’s fibre space.
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Virgin Media O2 wheels in greener 5G kit from Ericsson
Awards Swedish supplier “multimillion GBP” contract as part of network modernisation programme.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica UK: 350 apprentices to be taken on in 2023
New site in Paddington to replace Slough HQ in 2024.
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UK altnets call out Ofcom, Openreach for ‘damage to fibre investment credibility’
Openreach’s Equinox 2 earns another wave of competitor criticism as part of Ofcom review.
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Ofcom launches probe after price hike frenzy
UK regulator starts review into UK operators’ inflation‑busting mid‑contract price rises.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica FY22: foundations ready, vision to follow
No surprises as the Group rounds off year hitting targets as expected and promising steady future progress. Little indication given of future strategy evolution, but a focus on opening infrastructure and network-as-a-service looks set to feature strongly. Consolidation the talk of the analyst call, with altnets on radar and ...
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M&A
Schüler ‘open’ to altnet M&A as VMO2 builds fibre base
Virgin Media O2 CEO states altnet consolidation is possible, citing “very low” penetration rates among fibre providers.
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Virgin Media O2 ‘ponders Trooli acquisition’ amid altnet struggles
Moves for UK altnet said to be under consideration at numerous rivals, including Telefónica and Liberty’s UK operating business.
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: Adastral Park eyes up a share of space tech cluster funding
Adastral Park eyes up a share of space tech cluster funding