Europe – Page 14
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Deutsche Funkturm flags mast deal
DT adds TripleA to tower-building team; real estate “right-sizing” takes effect.
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M&A
Telefónica mulling Spanish infra stake sale?
Rumours circulate that Group is discussing fibre monetisation in Spain. Between five and ten funding vehicles reportedly put hats in the ring, as Group sounds out market interest. Sale speculation comes despite Telefónica classing its Spanish fibre infrastructure as a “strategic asset”.
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Public Affairs
Telekom Deutschland’s regional fibre JV rocked by court ruling
Düsseldorf court backs claims by Vodafone and rival altnet that Deutsche Glasfaser is “hindering competition” in FTTP space. 2019 regulatory clearance overturned. Operations progressing as normal, however.
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People
Telekom Deutschland’s fibre JV fills co-CEO vacancy
Glasfaser Nordwest taps co-parent EWE for new leadership appointment. Former incumbent swaps one German FTTP specialist for another. Telekom–EWE business expands product marketing to new locations.
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Telekom taps utilities for fibre expansion
German NatCo is intent on using existing infrastructure to accelerate fibre build. Gopalan set on forming good relations with German municipalities.
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Suppliers & SCM
Greek TowerCo ramps up tenancies with Sigfox deal
Sigfox taps Vantage’s Greek business for infra support in “nationwide” IoT deployment programme. Ten-year strategic agreement to increase mast tenancies by more than 250 over next three financial years.
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M&A
Vodafone Italy hands highways infra to INWIT JV
OpCo’s divestment bulks-up INWIT portfolio, as TowerCo continues spending spree. INWIT to equip portion of new assets with IoT capabilities in “smart road” drive. Acquisition expected to be green-lighted before end-2021.
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M&A
Vantage back in shop window as Vodafone builds revival
M&A remains a lever to help Vodafone revive growth, says CEO Read. New Chairman van Boxmeer lighting a fire under Group strategy and ambition. Another chunk of Vantage could be sold off to “like-minded” partner. Hint made of some UK deal-making in pipeline. Egyptian and Spanish assets remain in ...
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Network & Infrastructure
Vantage Towers CEO dismisses bond proxy tag
Vivek Badrinath enthuses about “exciting business model”. Sees scope for innovation and expansion through greater non-operator engagement. Always on the lookout for M&A opportunities, but existing markets take priority if going down consolidation route.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telefónica Tech Ventures expands into IoT
Telefónica Tech Ventures expands into IoT; roads, manufacturing, and tourism targeted as Group continues to build “smart” business-to-business alliances.
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Telefónica people moves: Prautzsch takes helm at German FibreCo
Telefónica Infra’s fibre JV with Allianz fills out management positions, drawing on Telefónica insiders. Ayucar and Martínez take CTO roles in the Digital Consumer & Data Office. Vivo rotates Operations and Wholesale leadership.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica España sticks by Ericsson, Nokia for ‘real’ 5G
Scandinavian duo reportedly selected for 5G SA rollout. No real surprise as Ericsson, Nokia already ensconced in 5G NSA RAN. Spanish government offers sweeteners for rescheduled 700MHz spectrum sale.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Systems Solutions: IFF helps T-Systems to operate critical infrastructure
Research contractor supporting greater energy efficiency at DCs.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Associates and JVs: Vi and Vantage on 5G
Vi and Vantage Towers Greece get involved in 5G trials.
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M&A
Telxius completes European tower sale
Telefónica handed regulatory go-ahead for tower divestment, with German and Spanish sites handed to American Tower. Latin American portion to follow next year, pending approval. Submarine cables also up for grabs, with first bids reportedly received.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Siemens paired for smart buildings
Siemens partnered for smart buildings; Gilat wins teleport contract; Silicom selected for SME SD-WAN drive.
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Strategy & Change
Gopalan puts Telekom on high fibre diet for FTTP gains
FTTP opportunities and cost burden unsurprisingly top of agenda at Capital Markets Day. New TDE Chief Executive unveils multi-faceted plan to free cash and resource for pivotal mega-project. FibreCo JV, vendor rejig, and bigger capex pot among plans to fuel FTTP “acceleration”.
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Network & Infrastructure
DT ready to carve out “kingmaker” tower assets
Deutsche Telekom wants to carve out “all” of its towers across Europe, says CFO Christian Illek. Change in mindset comes following rapid rise in TowerCo valuations. Czech and Slovakian footprint next to be assessed for extraction from NatCos.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: e-health explored
E-health continues to expand as key Telefónica 5G vertical; SMEs targeted with Telefónica Tech cloud and security product additions.
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Premium
Vodafone reels in €2.3bn from Vantage Towers IPO
Proceeds to pay down Group debt. IPO share price holds steady on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.