EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 115
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PeopleTruphone switches CEO amid takeover probe
Former Vodafone exec promoted to top job after three years as Truphone COO.
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Innovation (R&D)SpaceX supports launch of SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3
New communications satellite to fill phone and data coverage gaps.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica space buddy Sateliot kicks off fundraise
Spanish player seeks extra capital to help get 250 low-orbit ‘nanosatellite’ constellation off the ground next year.
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PremiumVodafone hits a regulatory road bump in Ghana sale
NCA knocked back attempts to sell Group’s 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Carat retains Vodafone partnership
Former Vodafone CEO fined for insider disclosures; Carat wins £400m contract renewal with Vodafone.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: VfNZ rolls out smart water meters in Auckland
Vodafone NZ, Landis+Gyr roll out smart water meters.
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PeopleVodacom installs boss for soon-to-launch TowerCo
South African group appoints regional American Tower figure to lead TowerCo set up.
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M&ABT rescues startup to help prep fintech expansion
Acqui-hire move sees Wales-based Monva amalgamated within BT’s digital services division.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVi equity conversion appears imminent
Local media raises volume ahead of long-awaited government deal.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: top team rejig in Netherlands
VodafoneZiggo’s changing management sees new consumer and strategy leadership installed.
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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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Network & InfrastructureDT launches trial operation of Cell Broadcast service
Technology to be utilised in the event of a local or supra-regional emergency.
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Suppliers & SCMVantage Towers signs new billing partner
BillingPlatform handed five-year deal to support Vodafone TowerCo’s “future growth initiatives”.
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PeopleGopalan 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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OperationsBT lines up Liverpool for Better Workplace revamp
Liverpool is set to follow Sheffield in the latest of BT’s Better Workplace office investment projects.
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Network & InfrastructureSouth African regulator proposes 2G, 3G shutdown
Drafted ICASA policy document suggests 2G shuttering in 2024, with 3G to follow in 2025.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT secures multimillion-pound contract from ScottishPower
Partnership to provide connectivity to hard‑to‑reach rural green energy sites.
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Network & InfrastructureVivo sets out 5G SA rollout agenda
Operator plans to launch 5G SA in all state capitals by the end of the year.
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Public AffairsT-Systems probed over South African ‘state capture’ links
Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office confirms launch of investigation related to in-country unit disposed of in 2021.
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OperationsBT Hungary opens doors to new offices
More than 2,000 staff will move to building in Budapest city centre.