All Germany articles – Page 3
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Operations
O2 Germany CEO rules out me-too job cuts
Markus Haas says reducing workforce is not on the O2 agenda, instead placing focus on equipping employees with AI tools to boost efficiency. Comments come as Vodafone Germany continues to negotiate scaled-back job cut plans with unions. Read more…
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Network & Infrastructure
NTT DATA: Embracing open network to monetise telco investment
Vendor-neutral technology service provider upbeat on opportunities for telecom operators to make profitable returns on investment in next-generation infrastructure — if they step up to the challenge of managing the complexity of open networks.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile’s laser focus
American NatCo highlights partnerships geared towards expanding fibre reach and strengthening 5G platform.
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Enterprise (B2B)
DT ‘nears’ €300m sales watershed for security spinout
Group’s Chief Executive says distinct security business is set to hit a revenue milestone as it ramps up commercial ambitions.
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People
Alpen Glasfaser ‘completes’ management team with A1 CFO hire
Magenta Telekom and Meridiam’s Austrian fibre joint venture hires exec from arch-rival A1 to lead its finance function.
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Network & Infrastructure
euNetworks lands €2.1bn to spend on European data centre comms play
Stonepeak, APG, and IMCO involved as London-based comms infra group completes a revamp of its finance base.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone firms up 1&1 deal; start of huge user transfer ‘near’
Vodafone Germany to begin carrying 1&1 traffic from later this week, as part of national roaming tie-up announced last year.
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Strategy & Change
O2 Germany revives Simyo B-brand as discount push continues
Mobilezone partnered to resurrect budget brand, continuing commercial aggression as O2 seeks to fill void left by 1&1 contract loss. Strategy shift yet to materially deliver, however. Read more…
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
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People
T-Systems exec rejig continues after sales chief exits
Elke Anderl promoted to become Chief Commercial Officer at DT’s enterprise IT division, after Urs Krämer resigns.
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Network & Infrastructure
Chided over landmass coverage, Germany’s MNOs flaunt 5G prowess
Report from comparison site Verivox throws shade on 5G coverage by geographic area in Germany.
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Weekly Briefings
Infrawatch Weekly: fibre routes to retail; TalkTalk’s latest rejig; Asia’s infra ownership overhaul
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including TalkTalk’s last-minute refinancing, investment boosts for the satellite sector, Japan’s moves towards greater infrastructure sharing, and plenty more…
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Partnerships & Alliances
Germany’s Freenet rejigs MNO partnerships as discount competition hots up
The German player has signed new agreements with all three MNOs but says O2 deal offers greater revenue-share benefits.
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Network & Infrastructure
DT sees bright future for Access 4.0 project after Linux Foundation swap
DT says the Linux Foundation is well equipped to support former ONF network disaggregation initiatives.
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Financial & Performance
1&1 claims build momentum despite more network snags
German operator has now installed antennas and fibre connectivity at 546 sites, although supply challenges remain. Read more…
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Network & Infrastructure
Greek fibre: OTE lines up wholesale deals with rivals Vodafone and Nova
Incumbent’s new CEO Kostas Nebis flags pair of strategically significant wholesale tie-ups are imminent, as OTE seeks to accelerate commercialisation of flagship, €3bn fibre investment programme.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone Business hiring spree set to rev service growth in Germany
Vodafone’s B2B push gets underway in Germany with 120 new jobs to drive growth in cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, and IoT.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom IoT taps into Bridge Alliance for APAC access
Group continues efforts to make T‑IoT the “one-stop shop” for global IoT coverage.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile heads up for fibre seconds (but less keen on thirds)
FTTH action continues to dominate as T-Mobile US makes another expansive wireline M&A move and in-house rollouts progress in Croatia and Germany.
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Network & Infrastructure
German law to accelerate network rollout receives muted response
Draft TK‑NABEG act moves to next stage, with telecom networks elevated to status of “overriding public interest”.