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M&A

Andrew Yang’s Noble Mobile acquires DeWi trailblazer Helium Mobile

Deutsche Telekom- and Telefónica-backed pioneer of blockchain-based wireless networks says it is aiming to scale its model internationally, after joining forces with fellow American MVNO.

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Strategy & Change

Orange cloud boss highlights need for AI ‘blueprint’ to drive tech’s traction

Philippe Ensarguet sees organisational change, not technology, as the biggest barrier to AI adoption at scale.

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Peoplewatch

Telefónica expands Venezuela CEO’s remit ahead of planned exit

Operating business hands President responsibilities to CEO Antonio Valente Izzi, as José Luis Rodriguez Zarco steps down and returns to Spain. Change comes as the Group plans to exit Venezuela — one of two remaining markets to go as part of wider Hispam sell-off…

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Network & Infra

SoftBank picks France for €75bn mega-bet on European data centres

Japanese investment group unveils multi-billion euro programme to build out French data centre portfolio, amidst aggressive AI infra expansion in Europe and beyond. Investment among wave of digital infra projects that have emerged in and around recent Choose France Summit

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M&A

Infra is back: Telefónica re-acquires Spanish microwave assets

Group strikes deal to purchase domestic microwave assets from Asterion Industrial Partners, having only sold them six years ago. Execs indicate acquisition aids strategy to “rigorously strengthen control” of infra and improve network resilience in fast-changing world…

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