All OTE/Cosmote articles
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Network & InfrastructureDT to debut direct-to-device service this year
Group plans release of D2D offering in Europe after expanding satellite comms relationship with US provider Skylo Technologies.
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M&ADigi, Vodafone close in on Telekom Romania mobile takeover approvals
Digi CEO Serghei Bulgac says regulators are looking at complex acquisition proposal, with feedback expected in the “coming weeks”.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s wireless infra masterplan progresses in Greece
Greek incumbent OTE flags board approval for creation of new TowerCo, following review.
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Network & InfrastructureGreece’s OTE deploys fixed wireless to stem rural churn to Starlink et al
Incumbent positions recently launched FWA service as a handy retention and acquisition tool to patch up its presence in areas not yet in reach of its fibre infra.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: T-Mobile’s looking up
Un-Carrier continues to build out its growth platform as it reports FY24 figures, mooting a wider play in satcomms and assuring over the strength of its prepaid business. Read more…
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Weekly BriefingsThe Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: no macro alarms, yet
Reporting Q3 numbers, DT execs delight in strong performance of Europe-side businesses and calm concerns over any bumps from political and economic developments in Germany and the USA.
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Network & InfrastructureOTE boss reassures over fibre build after slowdown
About 100,000 Greek homes are lopped off incumbent’s 2024 fibre build out plan, after marked slowdown in rollout pace this year.
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Public AffairsGreek incumbent ‘not happy’ over utility rival’s fibre power trip
OTE Group wants Greek telecoms watchdog to intervene to ensure a level playing field between it and utility PPC, as latter prepares a wide-scale (and less regulation-encumbered) fibre roll out programme.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Group goes fishing with Euro tower chips
DT wraps up central and eastern European tower assets as a deal sweetener, as it seeks to revive regional infra consolidation hopes.
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M&AOTE receives a tax hit on way out of Romanian exit door
Local tax authority lands Telekom Romania Mobile with a €33.5m charge it says stems from past VAT and corporate income tax errors.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: another 100 AIs are born
Group Chief Executive uses Digital X to re-stress commitment to AI-enabled digital transformation.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile’s laser focus
American NatCo highlights partnerships geared towards expanding fibre reach and strengthening 5G platform.
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch 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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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Europe ‘not so anti-growth after all’
After several major, US-side buyouts this year, Group indicates some M&A budget could be portioned out to Europe too, as regional performance remains solid and DT prepares fresh medium-term strategy.
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: fibre, satellite, and 5G network milestones
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem of investments and partners, including: SpaceMobile launch nearing with Vodafone near top of priority list; Kenyan 5G superiority (with FWA uplift); and a Greek fibre deal on the cards…
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Network & InfrastructureGreek 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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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche 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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Content & TVOTE bulks up TV offering with Nova sports deal
Greece’s leading pay‑TV providers swap sports content to boost take‑up and, they hope, reduce piracy.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: 2Gigs intro’d to rock fibre rivals
Group continues to arrow in on broadband business performance in Germany, revamping full-fibre pricing and releasing a new top-level tariff based on XGS-PON tech.
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M&ARomania’s competition body runs rule over OTE’s latest exit plan
Competition Council says it has begun process of assessing antitrust implications of convoluted joint buyout by Clever Media and Digi Romania, which carries OTE’s hopes for an exit from local telecoms market.