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Network & Infra
EU enters IRIS² build phase with expanded capacity plans
EU kicks off “full-scale deployment” of satellite programme two years ahead of schedule, with expanded architecture and accelerated deployment timeline. Supplier base firmed up and an additional €4bn in funding aimed at helping EU deliver ‘sovereign’ defence and security services faster…
Featured
BT Business emerges from valley, greeted by mountain
Vodafone: strong start to year adds traction to ‘new chapter’ growth narrative
UK fibre: TiVo’s Freely momentum unlocks altnet multiplay
Vodafone and InfraVerse 2.0 team put AI agents to work on disaster recovery
Mavenir CEO eyes Snowflake playbook to power telcos’ AI charge
Beyond Connectivity: Is MVNO the next Battleground? - Watch now
Digital twins for digital wins: US telcos scale use of drones for next-gen mobile infra modelling
Reality check: assessing telco claims of Europe’s High-Risk Supplier crackdown cost — Strand Consult
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UK Infrawatch: Ofcom curbs Openreach as CityFibre prepares for M&A push
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including Andy Burnham’s “act of self‑harm” on connectivity infrastructure, Ofcom finally gets tough on Openreach promotions, CityFibre funders respond to nexfibre/Netomnia reverberations, and plenty more…
Network & Infra
Vodafone talks up eRedCap potential as IoT gets ‘chaotic’
With RedCap still in its relative infancy, Vodafone IoT is already looking ahead to the emergence of the next-gen ‘enhanced’ RedCap, tracking growing demand for applications above LPWA’s capabilities, but without the cost and complexity of full 5G.
Financial & Performance
ruhrfibre insolvency marks latest sign of German altnet financial struggles
German altnet and sister business metrofibre file for insolvency, marking latest signs of financial distress in the German fibre market. Decision comes as other altnets explore solutions to get onto a firmer financial footing, as investors warn of incoming wave of refinancing deals…
M&A
Greek fibre: new #1 imminent as Vodafone–PPC merger plans advance
PPC CEO lays out more detail of proposed Greek fibre JV with Vodafone, and adds mid-2027 target for completion. Merged wholesaler would become market leader, but PPC FiberGrid appears likely to take the crown from OTE either way.
Beyond Connectivity: Is MVNO the next Battleground? - Watch now
On this exclusive virtual panel hosted by TelcoTitans, hear how Community Fibre, Gamma, and Graystone Strategy are collaborating on MVNO models, eSIM, and digital‑only experiences to turn mobile into a true growth engine. Watch now.
Mavenir CEO eyes Snowflake playbook to power telcos’ AI charge
Interview: telcos possess the infrastructure driving the revolution but lack the technological stack to monetise it. Cloud-native software NEP’s Pardeep Kohli outlines a strategic toolkit to transform operators into central players within the enterprise AI ecosystem. Watch/read more…
Vodafone and InfraVerse 2.0 team put AI agents to work on disaster recovery
Mavenir CEO eyes Snowflake playbook to power telcos’ AI charge
UK fibre: TiVo’s Freely momentum unlocks altnet multiplay
Digital twins for digital wins: US telcos scale use of drones for next-gen mobile infra modelling
Telco can tame ‘wild dogs of AI’ and rediscover growth — TM Forum Chair
DTW26: How two TM Forum Catalysts hope to tidy telcos’ AI model muddle
The quest for autonomy: how agentic AI can deliver real ROI — new report
Capita: rewired for agentic AI, and inviting telcos onboard
From danger zone to digital powerhouse: Kearney maps Europe’s path to telecom recovery
Gamma’s Edge Migrate: turning the UK’s PSTN switch-off into a strategic channel opportunity
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UK Infrawatch: Ofcom curbs Openreach as CityFibre prepares for M&A push
EMEA Infrawatch: EU moves to plug data centre funding gap
Vodafonewatch: one in, one out as group completes deal double
UK Infrawatch: clues emerge of improving altnet sector health
Deutsche Telekomwatch: mapping out German mobile
Vodafonewatch: tower turbulence and AI acceleration
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Vodafone: strong start to year adds traction to ‘new chapter’ growth narrative
Vodafone rises as Africa bulks up, Europe steadies
Vodafone to keep cutting costs, shedding jobs — raises ‘efficiencies’ goals and guidance
Europe 5G SA go-to-market strategies: OTE differentiating with Priority Pass slicing
Ex-Telefónica exec Laura Abasolo takes seat on Cellnex board
Vodacom chief dismisses prospect of Vodafone Egypt takeover
Greece’s OTE preps AI Calling
Bouygues CEO says SFR review could stretch into 2028
UK Infrawatch: clues emerge of improving altnet sector health
Openreach’s fibre roll slows to 2021 levels
VM O2 advances Giga Site rollout amidst UK network upgrade race
UK fibre: TiVo’s Freely momentum unlocks altnet multiplay
Eutelsat/OneWeb: UK’s £500m LEO satellite bet loses two-thirds of value in six years
MTN moves closer to African tower takeback
Hisdesat recruits Airbus, Thales for Spanish satellite build
Italy’s FiberCop kicks off 100-node edge data centre build
Digital Infra Peoplewatch: Cellnex names new regional execs; LightSpeed refreshes wholesale line-up
Sateliot eyes Americas expansion while plotting move beyond NB-IoT
Peoplewatch
Subsea cableco FLAG appoints new CEO after strategic reset
Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer Paul Abfalter steps up to lead FLAG towards new Vision 2030 strategy. Greater route diversity and edge data centre expansion underpin strategic direction…
Digital Infra Peoplewatch: Cellnex names new regional execs; LightSpeed refreshes wholesale line-up
Ex-Telefónica exec Laura Abasolo takes seat on Cellnex board
GD Towers picks M&A hand as CEO, as consolidation rumours resurface
Orange Peoplewatch: Group reconfigures AI and cloud leadership
Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: top exec rejigs in USA, Detecon, NetWorks, and Austrian B2C
Openreach commercial exec joins nexfibre as CCO
Top T-Mobile exec Mike Katz to leave in latest rejig
BT Peoplewatch: UK rivals trade Networks R&D and SMB leaders
Telefónica Peoplewatch: recalibrating O2 adds strategy chief; VM O2 bolsters B2C
Vodafone: strong start to year adds traction to ‘new chapter’ growth narrative
Vodafone rises as Africa bulks up, Europe steadies
Vodafone to keep cutting costs, shedding jobs — raises ‘efficiencies’ goals and guidance
Vodacom chief dismisses prospect of Vodafone Egypt takeover
UK’s CityFibre reaches for £900m war chest for renewed M&A
Bouygues CEO says SFR review could stretch into 2028
Orange bets on MásOrange as Spain’s price war rages
Orange to unleash data centre value through €3bn JV
UK’s giffgaff goes ‘AI-first’, revamps tech org and stack
Vodafone and InfraVerse 2.0 team put AI agents to work on disaster recovery
From telecoms to national security: Orange DD&S champions dual-use tech with Drone 360 detection
Vodafone joins UK rivals to create sovereign AI model
Sateliot eyes Americas expansion while plotting move beyond NB-IoT
EU fires starting pistol on €30bn AI Gigafactory bidding process
Italian towers industry ‘stalled’ as INWIT–MNO contract dispute rumbles on
US to pay $10bn+ to Eutelsat, SES to clear ‘super band’ 5G/6G spectrum
Vodafone Spain said to expand American Tower deal in move to oust Vantage
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TelcoTitans Eventwatch calendar: the industry events that matter
TelcoTitans Eventwatch highlights the key telco and digital infrastructure events to look out for in 2026 that really matter, and those we will be covering, attending, and associated with as an official media partner.
‘Reimagine, rethink, rewire’: BT wants AI to go beyond mere cost-cutting
Telco can tame ‘wild dogs of AI’ and rediscover growth — TM Forum Chair
EU’s DNA faces pushback, with MVNOs wary of spectrum rule changes
giffgaff preps fintech side hustle as new CEO eyes deeper customer ties
O2 readies Marvel-inspired Jarvis AI platform for summer launch
Network & InfraVodafone and InfraVerse 2.0 team put AI agents to work on disaster recovery
Can digital twins, drone scanners, AR, and AI reshape telco disaster recovery? Uncover the mechanics behind the InfraVerse 2.0 Catalyst, where operators including Verizon and Vantage Towers are breaking down data silos to build more efficient, highly resilient, autonomous networks.
TelcoTitans TVMavenir CEO eyes Snowflake playbook to power telcos’ AI charge
Interview: telcos possess the infrastructure driving the revolution but lack the technological stack to monetise it. Cloud-native software NEP’s Pardeep Kohli outlines a strategic toolkit to transform operators into central players within the enterprise AI ecosystem. Watch/read more…
Products & ServicesUK fibre: TiVo’s Freely momentum unlocks altnet multiplay
Interview: As customer retention becomes paramount, UK fibre service providers are re-evaluating the strategic value of multiplay. Several altnets are at contract stage with streaming TV platform provider TiVo as sell-out success of the Freely-enabled Aero puck helps make the case for convergence…
Deep DiveDigital twins for digital wins: US telcos scale use of drones for next-gen mobile infra modelling
Deep dive: AT&T, Verizon, and American Tower have now collectively flown hundreds of thousands of drone missions in the USA, as part of a behind-scenes push to create full-fledged virtual replicas of their vast network estates. Senior execs at the three telco giants ran TelcoTitans through the top- and bottom-line benefits of drone- and digital twin-led automated asset management…
TelcoTitans TVTelco can tame ‘wild dogs of AI’ and rediscover growth — TM Forum Chair
DTW Ignite 2026: Interviewed by TelcoTitans TV, Dr. Steffen Roehn urges the industry to seize AI-driven opportunities for growth and create a “trusted AI enforcement layer” to help drive monetisation.
EventwatchDTW26: How two TM Forum Catalysts hope to tidy telcos’ AI model muddle
Up till now, many telco deployments of AI agents have been loosely coordinated and delivered mere ‘bolt-on’ point solutions for isolated use-cases. Two TM Forum projects driven by the likes of Telstra, DT, Jio, and Vodafone aim to bring some order to the chaos by creating frameworks for model consumption and agent governance.