More on EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 119
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People
DT targets European growth with new consumer lead
Magyar Telekom’s Melinda Szabó drafted in to replace Rodrigo Diehl.
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Strategy & Change
Government drops probe into Drahi’s BT stake
Business Secretary closes investigation into Patrick Drahi’s 18% stake acquisition, deeming it no threat to national security.
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WHP wins managed service job for Shared Rural Network
MNOs starting to fill out supplier line‑up for UK’s latest programme aimed at addressing rural network shortcomings.
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People
Deutsche Telekom IoT swaps out exec team
Deutsche Telekom’s Internet of Things business actions near-complete top-team rejig.
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Network & Infrastructure
North Wales’ Fibrespeed network could be put in play
Devolved body looking at options for publicly owned North Wales’ network ahead of 2025 contract end point. Move comes after US private equity buyout of project partners.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Operators join peers in RCS marketing drive
EE, VM O2, and Vodafone prepare to launch inter‑operator Rich Communications Service. Trio aim to lure marketers with 17 million customer base.
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VM O2 steps up wholesale partner programme
Virgin Media O2 launches Partner Success team for “end‑to‑end” wholesale partner support.
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Scottish government adds £36m to R100 pot
Reaching 100% programme to spend big to cover an extra 2,637 rural properties.
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VM O2 builds private network momentum
JV collaborating with NHS, Nokia, and Bruhati Solutions on “UK’s first 5G‑connected hospital”.
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Deutsche Telekom people moves: new CTIOs at European NatCos
Makedonski Telekom fills vacant CTIO spot with new joiner from rival A1.
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M&A
Vodafone in talks over Indus Towers sale
Canadian pension fund CDPQ linked to acquisition of Vodafone’s 21% stake.
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Interview
One2One: the one that started it all is no more
TelcoTitans looks back at one of the companies that kickstarted modern mobile services.
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VM O2 flags small‑cell expansion in London
Operator’s small‑cell footprint now comprises 1,300 live sites in England’s capital, up from about 1,100 in April 2021.
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WHP wins managed service job for Shared Rural Network
MNOs starting to fill out supplier line-up for UK’s latest programme aimed at addressing rural network shortcomings.
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Operations
Circle Gas ‘healthy and growing’ despite challenges and CEO exit
Safaricom-backed scale-up flags progress in international expansion of connected, pay-as-you-go cooking fuel proposition.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: operator publishes previously-classified ‘War Diary’
BT “significantly” increases skills development budget in the “war for technology talent”.
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: Digital strikes partnership with health tech startup Feebris
Digital adds Feebris to healthcare technology partnership list.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Group gaining on Scottish 4G Infill target
EE outgoing on Scottish 4G infill; instigates wide‑ranging tariff refresh.
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Telefónica Q2 FY22 Headlines: pleasantly surprised
Forward movement across all markets in revenue, despite challenging macro picture.
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Telefónica Q2 FY22 Spend: prudence comes out to play
Group leadership seeks to soothe cost base concerns.