The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) announced has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom under Italy’s merger control […]
Sky Broadband to be available on CityFibre
Sky and CityFibre have agreed a long-term partnership that will see Sky launch broadband services on the CityFibre network.
Bharti Global buys Altice share in BT Group
An Indian business group has agreed to purchase a 24.5% stake in BT Group from French billionaire Patrick Drahi.
Virgin Media O2 to begin 2G migration
Rather like analogue cable services, it’s hard to believe that there are any 2G mobile networks still in operation.
Telefónica repurposes over 19 million routers and set-top boxes in green initiative
Telefónica says its using blockchain to enhance the traceability, monitoring and control across the value chain of modems, routers and TV set-top boxes. Its helping the Spanish telco to refurbish […]
VodafoneZiggo acquires spectrum for 5G services
VodafoneZiggo has acquired 100MHz of 3.5GHz spectrum in the most recent Dutch frequency auction for a total cost of €57.5 million.
Swisscom finalises deal to acquire Vodafone Italia for €8bn
Swiss telco Swisscom has entered into binding agreements with Vodafone Group to acquire 100% of Vodafone Italia for €8 billion.
Iliad becomes Tele2’s largest shareholder
Kinnevik has sold its 19.8% stake in Swedish operator Tele2 to Xavier Niel’s Iliad Group.
Deutsche Telekom most valuable telco brand worldwide
As confirmed by the Brand Finance Global 500 study published today, Deutsche Telekom has become the most valuable telecommunications brand in the world for the first time, beating Verizon and […]
Zegona acquires Vodafone Spain
Zegona has entered into bindings agreements to buy 100% of Vodafone Spain for €5 billion.