Telia, the Swedish multinational telco, has reported that Q4 revenue amounted to SEK 21.3 billion (€2.02bn) and increased 1.6 per cent, like for like. Service revenue increased 2.1 per cent, like for like, driven by continued strong momentum in Sweden and the Baltics. Full year revenue amounted to SEK 81 billion and increased 1.8 per […]

Tele2, the Swedish multinational telco, has announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, exceeding guidance while also delivering a 42 per cent full-year Equity Free Cash Flow growth. The Board of Directors proposes to distribute 118 per cent of the eFCF in dividend, corresponding to SEK 10.50 (€0.99) per share. […]

Ofcom is inviting views on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the experience of telecoms customers. “As the communications regulator, we have a role to play in supporting responsible innovation and the adoption of new technologies, where they can benefit people and businesses. While the use of AI is not new for the telecoms sector, there […]

A consortium composed of Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Altice Group in connection with a potential transaction to acquire a large part of the telecommunications activities of the Altice Group in France. “Due diligence works have been initiated in early January 2026,” the consortium said in a statement […]

The European Commission has adopted its proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA), marking a crucial moment in EU telecoms policy, according to trade body Connect Europe, which notes that with 85 per cent of Europeans saying connectivity is a basic need and over 60 per cent of SMEs looking at 5G to grow their […]

Liberty Global is reportedly holding talks to acquire Three Ireland in a deal that could be worth as much as €1.5 billion. Liberty Global, which already owns Virgin Media, is holding discussions with Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, which owns the Three Ireland brand, according to a report in the FT. CK Hutchison operates mobile […]

The Supervisory Board of Tele Columbus, the German telco, has announced that Christoph Lüthe will take over the operational management of the company as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Management Board by April 1st at the latest. Lüthe has been Managing Director of the vitronet Group since May 2021. Previously, […]

UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach has announced a further 132 new exchange locations, covering 1.23 million premises across the UK, where the business plans to halt the sale of traditional copper-based phone and broadband services to encourage people to upgrade to new digital services over an ultrafast Full Fibre connection. The business is giving Communication […]

As UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach marked its 20th birthday on January 11th, it noted that the nation’s Internet habits have hit new heights – streaming, working, gaming and living online like never before. For the first time, Openreach’s Full Fibre network is carrying more data than old-school copper and hybrid fibre technologies, with millions […]

Verizon, the US wireless carrier company, trimmed its multi-line prices somewhat in December, but has now made a further discount available. Sam McHugh, an equity analyst at BNP-Paribas, says Verizon has added a $10 promotional discount to its advertised prices which had only just been cut. McHugh, in a note to clients, says: “The price […]