All articles by Neal Doran – Page 14

  • tfw156-tt-vivendi
    Partnerships & Alliances

    Vivendi reignites Telefónica relationship with new stake

    2021-08-04T14:33:00Z

    1% shareholding set to be just the start of a closer alliance and reflects the media group’s enthusiasm for strategic telco partnerships. Partnership opportunities exist across the Telefónica footprint, but Spain appears the main area of interest for Vivendi. The move reverses earlier Vivendi exit as a Telefónica investor, ...

  • tfw156-tt-code-powers-vm-o2
    Strategy & Change

    VM O2 preps for wholesale with code powers application

    2021-08-03T15:42:00Z

    Concerns over securing acceptable commercial terms for key sites on VM O2 network behind request for additional tenancy rights. Code-based flexibility will simplify the process of enabling wholesale access to sites, while supporting potential network expansion.

  • tfw156-tt-mike-fries-vm-02
    Premium

    VM O2 bites bullet and pledges fibre future

    2021-07-26T12:36:00Z

    A future upgrade of VM O2 fixed infrastructure will see coaxial cable edged out and fibre deployed throughout the operator’s footprint. Switching to XGSPON instead of DOCSIS 4.0 pricy, but manageable within modest budgets and with multiple longer term benefits. Pragmatic approach to fibre is partly driven by the ...

  • btw327-tt-safe-security
    Venturing & Investments

    BT investment signals cybersecurity intent

    2021-07-23T10:25:00Z

    BT named lead investor in $33m Safe Security funding round. SAFE cyber risk quantifier to be added to BT security offering, with the potential to target 30 million BT Consumer customers flagged by the partner. As well as exclusive securing UK rights, BT’s cash injection to fund accelerated innovation ...

  • btw327-tt-amazon-bt-partnership
    Partnerships & Alliances

    BT targets Amazon as key commercial partner

    2021-07-22T15:12:00Z

    As Consumer embraces a platform strategy and seeks new partners to help boost customer value and enhance its billing relationships, a concerted effort is being made to woo internet giant Amazon. Relationship building reflects determination to achieve a “best for partnerships” strategic objective.

  • btw327-tt-bt-networks-2028
    Network & Infrastructure

    BT accelerates Huawei swap-out and sets 2028 full 5G goal

    2021-07-15T13:14:00Z

    By 2028 EE’s 5G network to reach 90% of landmass and the remainder “on-demand”. Consumer and Network-fronted event intended to stake BT’s claim for national network superiority, and development of a platform for growth. Exacting ESN connectivity demands pinned as a reason for open access caution, but accelerated Huawei ...

  • btw326-tt-altnet-challengers-fibre-uk
    Premium

    Digging the UK fibre scene: competition hots up

    2021-07-14T10:21:00Z

    Investment funds continue to flood fibre altnets, with emerging challengers collectively committing to passing more than 20 million homes in coming decade and many billions in investment promised.

  • btw326-tt-community-fibre
    Network & Infrastructure

    DT cash flows to Community Fibre amid altnet boom

    2021-07-05T13:00:00Z

    Urban fibre outfitter backed by BT stakeholder Deutsche Telekom accelerates growth, as challenge to Openreach builds.

  • btw326-tt-harmeen-mehta
    Strategy & Change

    ‘Fearless’ Mehta out to power rapid change at BT

    2021-06-16T16:01:00Z

    New CDIO committed to radical cultural change, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to embrace the risk of failure. BT’s slow start on digital transformation an opportunity to leapfrog a generation of innovation. Group CEO Jansen’s persuasiveness key to convincing Mehta of BT’s potential as a TechCo.

  • btw325-tt-bt-uninvited-copilot
    M&A

    BT’s uninvited new co-pilot: what’s Drahi’s mission?

    2021-06-11T10:06:00Z

    Altice buys minority stake but claims no intention of full-fledged takeover. Seeks to support BT’s strategic fibre, for which Drahi has genuine zeal. BTwatch explores industrial logic and financial machinations behind move.

  • btw325-tt-patrick-drahi
    Profile

    Which Drahi has BT got itself entangled with?

    2021-06-11T10:04:00Z

    Altice empire expands into UK. Drahi: a fibre visionary or ruthless financer? Does BT investment represent change of tack by rapacious wheeler-dealer?

  • tfw155-vm-o2-pre-nup
    M&A

    In detail: Liberty and Telefónica’s VM-O2 pre-nup

    2021-06-10T11:23:00Z

    Three-year wait expected before a potential IPO of new joint venture, while both parties expected to remain involved in the business for at least five years. Telefónica reserving its right to go it alone in UK on IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity services. Liberty to get a board presence at ...

  • Q1 FY21: Final coronavirus quarter packs a punch
    Premium

    Q1 FY21: final coronavirus quarter packs a punch

    2021-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Spain and Germany OBs stabilise as first wave of coronavirus shocks works its way through results. Vivo displaying underlying strength, but currency fluctuations continue to turn positives to negative. With strong returns on falling revenue O2 UK bows out as a ‘core four’ market Hispam edges back into the ...

  • Q1 FY21: resilience building for slimmed down division
    Premium

    Q1 FY21: resilience building for slimmed down division

    2021-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Telefónica upbeat on commercial performance in tough markets but contributions to Group coffers continue to shrink on weak currencies. Argentinian OB making a comeback. Mexican MVNO model yet to translate into improved financial performance. Chile and Colombia among the OBs seeing success with a pursuit of higher value customers. ...

  • tfw154-tt-drillsch-deal-o2
    Network & Infrastructure

    Frosty O2 and Drillisch finalise roaming deal

    2021-05-25T09:29:00Z

    A new commercial arrangement with current MVNO landlord O2 Germany should enable the United Internet mobile player to forge ahead with plans for a 5G network. O2 aims to use the “significant proceeds” of the contract to accelerate its network expansion. Described neutrally as a reset of their relationship, ...

  • tfw154-tt-o2-vm-approval
    M&A

    VM-O2 sets sights on BT as merger gets final clearance

    2021-05-20T12:31:00Z

    CMA’s final approval should see deal completed by 1 June. Owners trumpeting investment opportunities with fibre InfraCo potential coming to the fore.

  • tfw195-tt-oi-makes-vivo-wait
    M&A

    CADE makes Vivo wait for share of Oi’s mobile assets

    2021-05-17T15:54:00Z

    Industry watchdog still inspecting ins and outs of Oi divestment. Closure now expected in early-2022. Consortium partners still confident of being granted go-ahead.

  • tfw154-tt-telefonica-q1-fy21
    Premium

    Mystery of Telefónica’s vanishing digital revenue as Tech takes off

    2021-05-14T14:18:00Z

    Hard-fought progress at the start to the year looks set to provide a base to hit guidance, with management seeming open to improving outlook as the year progresses. Group keeping its options open on monetising Hispanoamérica interests and its fibre infrastructure in Europe. Telefónica Tech is open for business ...

  • tfw154-tt-atento
    Suppliers & SCM

    Atento targets ‘reshaped’ Telefónica relationship

    2021-05-12T15:06:00Z

    Contact centre operator Atento claims largest share of Telefónica CX spend. As Atento-Telefónica MSA expiration nears, the priority is to “earn” business from the operator going forward. Telefónica eyes CX digitalisation in ongoing operational efficiency drive.

  • tfw153-tt-telefonica-logo-branding
    Strategy & Change

    Telefónica draws new logo to reflect digital vision

    2021-04-23T15:05:00Z

    New marque is the first corporate identity refresh this century for the operator. Executive Chairman Álvarez-Pallete outlined symbolism behind the change at Group AGM.