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RTL Deutschland, Vodafone expand partnership

RTL Deutschland and Vodafone will continue to bring RTL Deutschland’s content in streaming and linear TV to Vodafone’s 11 million+ TV customers. The partnership between the two companies has now been extended and will be expanded further in the future. To make it easier for Vodafone customers to access RTL Deutschland’s content and brands in […]

September 12, 2024

Global telcos unite for network API venture

Some of the world’s largest telecom operators, including América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone, together with Ericsson, have announced a new venture to combine and sell network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) on a global scale to spur innovation in digital services. The newly formed […]

September 12, 2024

Telenor, Google Cloud deepen partnership

Telenor Group has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate Telenor’s digital transformation through advanced data capabilities. Telenor Group is a technology-driven communication services provider across the Nordics and Asia. Underpinning Telenor’s AI-First strategy and cloud-native ambitions, Telenor is transforming how it harnesses the power of its data, partnering with Google Cloud to […]

September 12, 2024

Ofcom monitors Openreach independence

UK comms regulator Ofcom has published its latest monitoring report on digital infrastructure provider Openreach’s independence. Since 2018, Openreach has been legally separated from BT and Ofcom has imposed rules on the company designed to support competition and investment in faster networks. In that time, availability of full-fibre broadband in the UK has increased from […]

September 11, 2024By Colin Mann

Verizon to acquire Frontier

Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion (€18bn). Verizon says the acquisition of the largest pure-play fibre Internet provider in the US will significantly expand its fibre footprint across the nation, accelerating the company’s delivery of premium mobility […]

September 5, 2024

Ofcom: Gigabit broadband could reach 97% of UK by 2027

More than 97 per cent of UK homes could have access to gigabit-capable broadband by 2027, if communications providers deploy their networks as planned, according to data published by comms regulator Ofcom. Since 2018, availability of full-fibre broadband in the UK has increased from 6 per cent to more than 60 per cent, and average […]

September 4, 2024

Telia to cut 3,000 staff

Telia, the Sweden-based telecoms operator, has announced a ‘change programme’ that it says will simplify its operations by implementing a new operating model with streamlined processes and improved ways of working, which will lead to a more customer-focused organisation, while also resetting the company’s cost base through an intended reduction of 3,000 staff during 2024 […]

September 4, 2024

MasOrange to cut 795 jobs

MasOrange, the new merged company formed by MásMóvil and Orange, has announced a redundancy plan that will affect 795 workers, equating to 10 per cent of the total workforce. The job cuts will affect all entities within the MasOrange group, including Orange Spain, Xfera Móviles, Lorca Telecom Bidco, Euskaltel, R and Telecable. Both MasOrange and […]

September 3, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

POST Luxembourg switches to Synamedia

Video software provider, Synamedia, has announced that POST Luxembourg, Luxembourg’s largest telco, is deploying Synamedia CDN for its linear IPTV service, POP TV, as well as other streaming services. By switching to Synamedia’s Fluid EdgeCDN, POST is enhancing control of its network through new insights and optimisation techniques. POST said that it chose Fluid EdgeCDN after Synamedia was able […]

September 3, 2024

Virgin Media O2 seeking network investors

Virgin Media O2 is reportedly seeking outside investors to help fund its £5 billion (€4.5bn) newly created network company to challenge market leader BT Group, according to a Bloomberg report. Virgin Media O2, jointly owned by Liberty Global and Telefónica, is working with advisers to raise at least £1 billion by selling a minority stake […]

September 2, 2024