CK Hutchison reportedly looks to Telenor for Sweden and Denmark merger
CK Hutchison is reportedly holding talks with Telenor with the aim of brokering a merger deal in Sweden and Denmark.
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Three says ‘structural change’ is needed in UK telecoms sector
UK operator Three clocked a modest revenue bump of 3% in 2022, but it says the cost of building out network infrastructure in the current system is unsustainable, as merger talks with Vodafone roll on.
Vodafone to slash a fifth of Italy workforce, union claims
Vodafone will on Monday present a plan to save costs at its Italian business that will result in the loss of 1,000 jobs, says Italian trade union Fistel CISL.
Vodafone adds rural 4G coverage for a lucky few
Vodafone this week announced that it has rolled out “reliable 4G” to more than 50 rural locations in the UK.
Vodafone and Altice confirm investment for German fibre ops
Vodafone on Wednesday announced that it has completed the sale of half of its German fibre venture to Altice.
e& expansion ongoing, but no Vodafone bid coming
e& has shared a solid set of financials for full-year 2022, aided, it says, by a transformation strategy that includes investments in overseas markets.
What to expect from European operators at MWC 2023
With the biggest trade show in the telecoms calendar kicking off next Monday, here’s a sneak peak of what some of the main European telco groups will be showcasing in the halls of La Fira in Barcelona.
Orange and Vodafone to share Open RAN networks
European telco giants Orange and Vodafone have agreed to throw their considerable weight behind shared Open RAN networks.
Vodafone and Altice get EU approval for German FTTH venture
The European Commission has given the green light to plans by Vodafone and Altice to spend billions of euros rolling out a joint fibre-to-the-home infrastructure in Germany.
30 years after sending the first text, Vodafone opts for Google RCS
UK-based telco group Vodafone will adopt Messages by Google as the default messaging app on every Android device it sells.
European telcos reveal their cunning plan for Open RAN
Some of Europe’s biggest telcos have outlined their goals for the progression of Open RAN technology this year and beyond, including a suggestion of commercial launches in the near future.
Vodafone develops ‘prototype 5G network’ built on a Raspberry Pi
Operator Vodafone’s R&D boffins have put together a device that functions as a 5G base station but runs on the simplest of hardware, apparently costing no more than a router.
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
Orange, DT, Telefónica and Vodafone advertising JV cleared by EC
The European Commission has given the green light to a JV by some of the biggest European telcos, which has been formed to develop a new type of digital advertising platform.
Vodafone UK describes 5G SA switchover delicate balancing act
At a briefing with journalists and analysts Vodafone UK’s head of networks Andrea Dona revealed the many considerations involved in upgrading the mobile network.
More gloom at Vodafone as service revenue slides in Europe
Vodafone’s interim CEO Margherita Della Valle had the unenviable task on Wednesday of delivering a disappointing set of quarterly financials.
Vodafone powers up 5G Standalone network trial
Vodafone claims to be the first UK mobile operator to switch on a 5G SA network, available to a select few customers as part of a trial.
e& buys up more of rudderless Vodafone
e& has acquired another tranche of Vodafone shares taking its stake in the troubled international telecoms group to 12 percent.
Regulator gives nod to Vodafone Ghana sale
Vodafone is finally selling out of Ghana, the country’s telecoms regulator having given the green light to a revised deal that will see Telecel Group pick up its majority stake in Vodafone Ghana.
Vodafone and Currys sign deal to go ‘beyond mobile’
UK operator Vodafone will continue as the exclusive mobile network partner for retailer Currys as they look to expand into technology areas ‘beyond mobile’
Events
Bringing value to private networks – Digital Symposium
- 30-30 March 2023
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5G Core – Digital Symposium
- 20-20 April 2023
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OpenRAN World (co-located with the 6G Summit)
- 26-27 April 2023
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