Vodafone CEO hints at future M&A
UK operator group Vodafone indicated it was pleased with how things are going in its latest trading update and might even be tempted to splash the cash before long.
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Vodafone Idea blames Covid for Q1 weakness, still looking for investors
Vodafone Idea has turned in another disappointing set of quarterly results but, despite once again expressing doubts about its ability to continue operations, has blamed the Covid-19 pandemic for its weak performance.
Nokia reports a strong Q2 21 on the back of fixed-line infrastructure growth
All the indicators are moving in the right direction for Finnish kit vendor Nokia, which saw its share price jump after announcing its Q2 2021 numbers.
Nokia is feeling optimistic
Following a solid start to the year, Finnish kit vendor Nokia expects to tweak up its forward guidance later this month.
Offloading HuffPost hits Verizon’s Q4 earnings
Verizon highlighted mobile revenue growth and a good media performance in its Q4 2020 results, but also revealed a sizeable dent in earnings from the sale of HuffPost.
Deutsche Telekom rides a Sprint-fuelled gravy-train to Q3 riches
There’s nothing quite like the acquisition of a nationwide US mobile operator to put a sheen on the old balance sheet.
Modernisation and cost saving programme helps BT steady the ship
The UK’s largest fixed line and mobile operator has reported improved half year performance and raised its full year outlook.
Nokia shares tank after disappointing sales and outlook
Nokia reported net sales down by 7% in Q3 and lowered its 2021 outlook, causing its share price to plummet. It also unveiled a new strategy and organisational structure.
Vodafone Idea loses a quarterly $1.5 billion due to government payments
Beleaguered Indian telco Vodafone Idea registered the largest ever annual loss by an Indian firm, thanks largely to massive payments to the government.
Jio earnings more than double as it tops a quarter of a billion subscribers
The spectacular, if unsurprising growth of Indian operator Reliance Jio continues with an annual EDITDA increase of 148%.
More gloom for Ericsson – sales down, shares down, media unit sale fudged
It was yet another tough quarter for networking giant Ericsson, with sales down 12% and an unsatisfactory conclusion to the strategic review of its media business.
Ericsson gropes for the light at the end of the tunnel
Another quarter, another pretty average set of results, but Ericsson’s CEO insists there are signs of encouragement to be found if you look hard enough.
Samsung to gamble by delaying the Galaxy S8 and sticking with the Note brand
Samsung has defied the Note7 debacle to increase its profits by 50%, but there are plenty more challenges to come for its mobile business and elsewhere.
Mobily blames SIM fingerprint registration requirement for Q4 loss
Saudi Arabian operator Mobily has revealed a net loss for Q4 2016, which it put down to the cost of implementing a government requirement for SIMs to be registered with fingerprints.
Mobile worth a friggin’ fortune for Facebook – revenue up 56%
Facebook really has got its skates on at the moment after announcing more seriously impressive growth numbers, powered by the rocket fuel that is mobile advertising.
Nokia battens down the hatches – 2017 is going to be rough
Like its Scandinavian counterpart, Nokia is having a challenging time of it at the mo, and it’s all hands on deck for a tough 2017.
Nokia continues to feel heat after 11% Q2 revenue dip
Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri has cited challenging market conditions and the ongoing Alcatel-Lucent integration as reasons for declining revenues in Q2 2016.
EE acquisition swells BT revenues 35% despite dip in earnings
The completed acquisition of EE earlier this year saw BT’s revenues swell by 35%, despite bringing in reduced earnings year on year.
Declining iPhone sales see Apple revenues drop 15%
Apple has seen a 15% decline in its revenues for Q3, led by falling iPhone sales, revenues and average selling price.
Vodafone reports first year of organic growth since 2008
UK operator Vodafone hailed its Project Spring investment programme as it reported its first year of annual revenue growth since 2008.
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