Della Valle becomes Vodafone CEO ahead of likely M&A spree
UK-based operator group Vodafone has appointed Margherita Della Valle as its new permanent CEO, some five months after she took on the role on an interim basis.
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DT CEO regrets BT buy but might double down anyway
Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges made headlines this week when he admitted that he wished he hadn’t bought into BT.
Ericsson confirms a global total of 8,500 job cuts
The full extent of Swedish kit vendor Ericsson’s cost-cutting haas been revealed, with a total of 8,500 roles to be made redundant globally.
Ericsson confirms 1,400 Swedish job cuts
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson plans to shed 1,400 staff in its home country as part of its broader cost-cutting drive, the company has confirmed.
Liberty Global buys 5% of Vodafone for some reason
US telco group Liberty Global has joined e& in buying a chunk of Vodafone and insisting it’s just indulging in a spot of casual financial speculation
Nokia doubles down on ESG
Finnish kit vendor Nokia has announced a new initiative designed to demonstrate how virtuous it is.
Widespread distrust of corporate ESG reporting revealed
A new industry survey has found that most business leaders in major industries doubt their peers’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
Ericsson Q4 numbers flat again, shares down again
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson delivered flat Q4 and full-year numbers but insists the foundations have been laid for future growth.
DT named most valuable brand in Europe
German operator group Deutsche Telekom is celebrating moving to the top of the European league in a new brand value study.
More changes at Vodafone as Italy CEO becomes Group CCO
In addition to his current job as CEO of Vodafone Italy, Aldo Bisio will also take on the role of Group Chief Commercial Officer at the operator.
Hungarian state becomes major telecoms player with Vodafone acquisition
Vodafone has completed the sale of its Hungarian business to a group consisting of an IT firm and the Hungarian government.
Vodafone Chief Exec throws in the towel
Nick Read (pictured), the Chief Executive of UK-based operator group Vodafone, is stepping down from his role at the end of this year, with no permanent replacement named.
Why telcos should challenge perceptions around who they want to attract
Why, when over half of young people say they are attracted to a career that requires advanced digital skills, is our industry still failing to attract a diverse workforce?
TIM and DT continue the upbeat theme for European telcos
Two major European telecoms operators gave industry watchers cause for optimism with their quarterly results announcements this week, reflecting a broader trend across the continent.
Thailand set to allow the creation of a mobile duopoly
The Thai telecoms regulator has reportedly decided to allow the second and third national mobile players to merge, effectively creating a duopoly.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: 5G, Vodafone/Three and Orange
We’re delighted to welcome special guest Gabriel Brown to the pod this week. He is an analyst at Heavy Reading, specialising in mobile infrastructure, so the guys take the opportunity to pick his brains about the latest developments in 5G. They move on to dissect the big news story of the week – the potential merger of UK mobile operators Vodafone and Three – before finishing with a quick recap of Iain’s recent trip to France with Orange.
Vodafone UK confirms merger talks with Three
A long-rumoured piece of major British telecoms market consolidation is on the cards, with the UK arms of Vodafone and Three confirmed to be in merger discussions.
Vodafone’s Portugal buy could raise regulatory eyebrows
Vodafone has agreed to acquire Portuguese mobile operator Nowo in a deal clearly designed to help it build some scale in the country.
Xavier Niel looks to streamline Vodafone via 2.5% stake buy
Xavier Niel has acquired a 2.5% stake in Vodafone, a move that increases the pressure on the international telco group to streamline its business and get on with some M&A.
CSPs’ place in remedying the climate crisis
The rapid shift toward sustainability presents a tremendous opportunity for CSPs to play a critical role in achieving global net zero ambitions.
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