Fixed line business generation still prominent despite wireless hype

While mobile technologies get most of the telecoms marketing attention these days, recent announcements show there is still plenty left in the fixed line tank to drive new communications sales.

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Liberty Global acquires 93.23% of Telenet Group Holding and will reopen its offer in August

Liberty Global announced the results of the initial acceptance period of the voluntary and conditional public takeover bid by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty Global Belgium Holding B.V. (the Offeror)

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José María Álvarez-Pallete takes over as chairman of Virgin Media O2’s board

The chairman of Telefónica, José María Álvarez-Pallete, takes over as chairman of the board of directors of VMO2, replacing Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries.

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After a tough 2022, markets navigate a new era of telecoms merger and acquisition opportunity

The telecoms industry is poised for a resurgence after a period of decline over the past year, says Jonny Parkinson, managing partner at Marktlink. Due to geo-political tension, higher interest

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Liberty Global, Telefonica and InfraVia form joint venture to build a new fibre network in the UK

Denver, Colorado & Madrid, Spain & Paris, France. 29 July 2022 – Liberty Global plc and Telefonica Infra, S.L.U, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telefonica, S.A., together with InfraVia Capital

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Open XR Forum expands membership with global tier 1 and wireless infrastructure providers

San Jose, CA., USA. February 28th, 2022 – The Open XR Forum has announced that AT&T, Colt, Crown Castle, Telefonica, and ZAYO have all joined the industry initiative and MSA effort

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Are telcos addressing the network challenge for next gen services?

There have been some interesting edge and 5G ecosystem developments in the past week. Business technology journalist Antony Savvas takes a close look.

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All aboard the services express as telcos extend their cloud reach

Both Telefonica and BT are showing their determination to carve out sales in emerging technology services through either acquisitions or key partnerships. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas follows the action.

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Broadband Forum welcomes surge of new members

The increasingly crucial role global open standards are playing in driving forward the broadband industry is behind the recent growth in new members of the Broadband Forum. This follows a

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Selling off the family silver may be a risky business in a growing market

The pandemic has fuelled home and remote working, and the growing importance of edge connectivity to support apps and services around 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence

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