All TelcoTitans Industry Content articles – Page 32
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Financial & PerformanceYet another AST SpaceMobile launch delay for MNO backers
Getting current-gen BlueBirds into low-Earth orbit for cellular broadband from space taking longer than expected, but funding in place after Vodafone, AT&T and Google supported latest call. Other industry backers include American Tower, Bell Canada, Rakuten, Samsung, Cisneros…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Tech deepens Tenable ties to drive security expansion
Unit incorporates Tenable One exposure management platform into growing NextDefense-VRM portfolio, also furthering AI and cybersec credentials, guided by parent’s GPS revenue-rich, M&A-light strategy…
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M&ACMA concerned Vodafone-Three could access O2 and EE secrets
As expected, the UK merger is headed for tougher scrutiny in a longer investigation following an initial review by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s 1&1 claims network prep progress, with modest site growth
German challenger expects to construct 3,000 antenna sites in 2024.
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Network & InfrastructureComms industry looks off-planet for next-gen networks
Non‑terrestrial network technology is set to be in demand as commercial space exploration gathers steam, while public‑private projects building a presence in space may provide additional benefits for Earth‑based connectivity.
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InterviewNetomnia: capex inefficiency is blocking consolidation opportunity
Speaking to TelcoTitans, Netomnia founder and CEO Jeremy Chelot suggests too many altnets are banking on unachievable take-up goals, and that playing fast and loose with investor money has resulted in a block on viable valuations for consolidation.
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: fibre switching ‘hijacked’, Cellnex asset squeeze, CityFibre gets acquisitive
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including Netomnia’s takedown of Openreach and VM O2 on fibre switching delays; Cellnex plans for a future focused on delivering returns; fibre rollout progress in Europe and Latin America; and a potential spark for accelerated altnet consolidation in the UK.
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Financial & PerformanceDT hits sales targets in Germany but yet to earn FTTH bonus
Group’s home market business continues to outdo its key rivals on commercial and financial numbers, as well as comfortably hitting mid-term internal goals.
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Network & InfrastructureBT calls for more public funding to connect UK’s most remote homes
BT shares broadband policy wish list as UK government ponders intervention for 100,000 ultra-rural premises not covered by commercial or public-funded programmes.
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Public AffairsUnion demands 12% wage hike at Deutsche Telekom
Negotiations on 2024 collective wage agreement likely to run until May, if not longer.
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Financial & PerformanceDeutsche Telekom hits milestone in Systems reset
Group’s challenged enterprise IT division finally got back into positive cash flow territory in FY23, following a major portfolio overhaul by ex-CEO Adel Al-Saleh.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica FY23: Group fuels up for GPS-guided journey
Operator closes out the year meeting its targets, with CEO Álvarez-Pallete saying foundations are now in place to “comfortably” achieve three-year strategic vision laid out in late-2023.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica FY23 Spend: operator makes room for free cash flow
Operator details plan to further reduce capital intensity with reduced capex and continuing to drive efficiencies.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica FY23 Guidance: Group gets en route to meet strategic goals
FY24 guidance aligns with GPS’ onus on capex reduction and efficiency.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica FY23 Headlines: solid growth achieved
Increases in revenue, OIBDA, and free cash flow presented as a “solid foundation” for Group to spring forwards into fresh strategic cycle.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US ‘planning fibre JV’ with EQT’s Lumos
Handelsblatt report suggests US NatCo plans to invest at least $1bn in new venture.
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Financial & PerformanceHelios swaps land-grab for lease-grab in strategy refresh
Middle East and Africa tower group makes a change-up of headline KPIs after shifting away from M&A-based expansion of tower footprint.
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PeopleEssam on the rise as Vodafone shuffles exec deck
CEO changes in the UK and Germany to reflect changed shape of Group operations, European markets relegated under Ahmed Essam remit, Serpil Timuray steps into Investments posting…
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M&AVodafone’s Della Valle claims retrenchment is complete after Italian sale confirmed
CEO Margherita Della Valle has declared the Group’s Italy retreat to be the ‘final step’ of her right-sizing campaign, leaving it smaller but purportedly ready to chase growth in markets that matter. Deal prompts wholesale structural change stretching beyond Europe — ExCo swaps, B2B priorities, shared services overhaul — but Vodafone is left a far cry from its former superpower status…
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Financial & PerformanceIHS Towers hires advisers to assess ‘strategic alternatives’
Tower group’s annual results this week sees chief executive highlight initiation of a strategic review of its business, amid share price slump.