All Political articles – Page 8
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Public AffairsBT reports 40k broadband user hit from industrial action
Openreach broadband base down 89,000 in Q2, with strikes having significant impact.
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Public AffairsPassports returned to DRC operator execs after new tax agreements
Executives from Vodacom DRC and its peers will be allowed to travel after agreeing to new tax law.
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Public AffairsCWU warns of further strikes: “BT management can’t keep hiding”
Union claims BT boss Jansen “doesn’t think his workers are worthy of a pay negotiation”.
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Suppliers & SCMBT buying chief says top priority is ‘unwinding’ China reliance
Board of Directors asks CPO Cyril Pourrat to present new strategy focused on cutting dependence on Chinese tech.
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Network & InfrastructureRural broadband boost in Scottish independence plan
Economic plans for independent Scotland include £20bn infrastructure fund.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica plotting new strategy as macro headwinds bite
Group reportedly calls in McKinsey to overhaul strategic plans.
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Network & InfrastructureBT handed Huawei ban reprieve after extensions
The UK government has pushed back its Huawei replacement mandate following BT concerns about service disruption.
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Network & InfrastructureDT ups focus on infra security after pipeline and rail attacks
CEO Höttges says Group’s management seeking ways to strengthen protection of physical infrastructure.
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Special ReportDeep dive: Vivo sets example for Telefónica peers on fibre-focused growth
Vivo presented to investors as market leader on digital in a fast-growing, young country.
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Public AffairsBT union raises stakes as emergency call handlers join strike
Communication Workers Union feels it had “no option but to up the ante” after BT “refused to negotiate” on pay.
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Public AffairsColao to big tech: cooperate or be taxed
Former Vodafone chief and digital policymaker urges all players to find a commercial solution to the challenges of funding infrastructure investment across Europe, rather than risk strong EU intervention.
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OperationsVi ‘seeks flexibility’ as Indus threatens to turn off lights
Struggling joint venture discussing “softer payment terms”.
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Network & InfrastructureModi hears 5G plans from Airtel, Jio but nothing from Vi
Vi keeps quiet on 5G intentions at India Mobile Congress, inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Modi.
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Public AffairsOfcom: operators must do more to help crisis-hit customers
Regulator finds a huge jump in number of households struggling to afford communications services, with pay-TV spend under particular pressure.
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Public AffairsFormer BT Group chair bashes UK fiscal plan
Sir Michael Rake fears UK economy in “danger”, as pound slumps and UK bond yields shoot up following “unfunded” tax cuts.
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PeopleTruphone switches CEO amid takeover probe
Former Vodafone exec promoted to top job after three years as Truphone COO.
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Public AffairsT-Systems probed over South African ‘state capture’ links
Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office confirms launch of investigation related to in-country unit disposed of in 2021.
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M&AOpen Fiber–Telecom Italia merger “welcome”, says Colao
Italy’s Innovation Minister open to deal as long as “competition is maintained”.
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Products & ServicesVodafone set to bring CPI+ pricing strategy to Spain
Spanish media reports indicate Vodafone tariffs will be linked to Consumer Price Index from January 2023.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone Ukraine counts cost of war
Drop in operator’s net asset value since Russian invasion equivalent to 8% of H1 FY22 service revenue.