Vodafone numbers paint a picture of mediocrity
Vodafone has continued its slow decline after reporting its latest quarterly results, but no-one seems to be that surprised.
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Google Fiber loses yet another CEO – connectivity ambitions questionable
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Microsoft starts sniffing around the broadband game
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Telefónica Spain raises the convergence stakes
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TIM finds competition watchdogs growling at its low-cost contracts
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Virgin Media’s Project Lightning fibre rollout ‘in reboot mode’
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Telecom Argentina and Cablevisión converge
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Jio launches 100 Gbps submarine cable connecting Asia, Africa and Europe
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Facebook flies forward with second Aquila connectivity drone test
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Ofcom outs BT and Vodafone as UK’s worst performers
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Sprint reportedly flirts with Charter and Comcast
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