Although operators’ shift to become ‘cloud-native’ is far from complete, Philippe Ensarguet says there is now broad acceptance that a new approach is required if telcos are to adapt to changing demands.
Blue Planet is in no doubt it has the technology to take telcos’ operational systems to the cloud and AI, but considered just as important is confidence in people and commitment to translate capability into meaningful customer benefits.
French group’s boss acknowledges data centres are a highly capital‑intensive business but re-commits to multi-billion euro investment plan.
Potential M&A in the two markets is tempting for different reasons, although Thomas Reynaud says Iliad in Italy and Free in France can continue to operate quite happily as standalone businesses.
BT has confirmed it is in early talks with third-parties over a “range of possibilities” for its unloved international assets, with AT&T and Orange reportedly among businesses in early discussions.
European operator duo highlight the potential for all‑photonics networks to play an important role in achieving net zero goals in the near‑to‑mid term, also envisaging their role in future network technology.
MásOrange said to plan split of fibre infrastructure into urban and rural subsidiaries, as part of prep work for formation of FibreCo joint venture with Vodafone Spain.
Sinch CMO Jonathan Bean tells TelcoTitans how CSPs and CPaaS players can work together to develop network API and RCS ecosystems to grow their already lucrative mutual revenue pie — including opening up the critical ‘communications developer’ community.
The focus is on key announcements around Mobile World Congress, including the launch of telco API unit Orange LiveNet and the 5G core network‑as‑a-service offer.
French operator’s latest satellite alliance sees it expand wholesale connectivity portfolio, while providing ground connectivity for the Canadian SatCo.
Group looks to scale its existing asset base while opening up its infrastructure for third-party usage, with former TOTEM CEO Nicolas Roy becoming architect of new data centre strategy.
While Orange remains focused on Europe for 5G SA network investment, the operator veers into vendor territory with the launch of a 5G core network as a service offer to help other operators get on board.
Orange API veteran Otilia Anton lays out her commercial and product development priorities after being appointed to lead the Group’s newly-created go-to-market unit for developer platforms.
MWC25: French group’s Chief Technology Officer Laurent Leboucher says AI-equipped tech is already have an impact on cost of operating wireline and wireless infra.
European pair to combine for Middle East and African satellite services, filling rural gaps and bolstering terrestrial infra.
MWC 2025: Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges has led the usual calls for policy overhaul in Europe, this time offering a direct comparison between European MNOs’ challenges and T-Mobile’s ‘freedom’.
Telco pair acknowledge ongoing discussions over a mutual fibre buildout arrangement covering less urban areas of Belgium’s Walloon Region.