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BT Q3: Record full fibre connections

BT has reported Q3 adjusted revenue of £5 billion (€5.75bn), down 4 per cent year-on-year attributed to service revenue declines, lower equipment revenue, handset trading, in Consumer and Business and the impact of divestments. Q3 adjusted UK service revenue stood at £3.8 billion, down 2 per cent. The telco saw more than 1 million premises […]

February 5, 2026

Sunrise confirms 147 redundancies

As part of its continuous development, Sunrise advises it implementing measures for its new corporate organisation. The Swiss telco has stated that that “responsibilities will be more clearly defined with fewer hierarchical levels and larger management spans” within its new corporate organisation. Additionally, shorter decision paths and the consolidation of overlapping functions will make the […]

February 5, 2026

Virgin Media O2 circles Netomnia

European telco giants Telefónica and Liberty Global, the joint owners of Virgin Media O2, have partnered with private equity firm InfraVia Capital to acquire alternative full fibre broadband network Netomnia, according to FT. The deal, valued at £2 billion (€2.3bn), would combine Netomnia’s fibre build with nexfibre’s footprint and parts of Virgin Media O2, creating […]

February 3, 2026

Telia: “2025 a year of significant progress”

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 […]

January 29, 2026

Tele2 reports “stand out” 2025 results

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. […]

January 28, 2026

Ofcom invites views on AI experience for telco customers

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 […]

January 27, 2026

French telcos confirm Altice talks

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 […]

January 22, 2026By Colin Mann

Europe’s telcos: ‘Digital Networks Act continuation of status quo’

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 […]

January 21, 2026By Colin Mann

Liberty Global eyes Three Ireland

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 […]

January 20, 2026

Tele Columbus appoints Lüthe as CEO

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, […]

January 20, 2026