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Iliad Italia invests in FiberCop

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 10, 2021

Telecom Italia (TIM) has inked a deal with the Italian branch of Xavier Niel’s Iliad to co-invest in TIM’s last-mile grid firm FiberCop in order to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband lines in Italy. Under the terms of the agreement with TIM, Iliad will co-invest in FiberCop to assist in the development of the network that connects street cabinets to people’s houses. Iliad will receive access to Telecom Italia’s core fiber network, allowing it to provide ultrafast fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to clients. According to TIM, the agreement validated FiberCop’s investment strategy, which aims to link 75 percent of Italy’s so-called grey and black zones, including cities and industrial districts, with FTTH connections at speeds of more than 1 gigabyte per second by 2025. The agreement’s financial terms were not disclosed. According to analysts, the FiberCop agreement might help TIM counter some of the heightened competitive pressure…

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Iliad Eyes Telecom Italia Merger Amid Telecom Market Shakeup

By Kamile Bigenyte February 10, 2025

Iliad is eyeing a major merger with Telecom Italia, aiming to reshape Italy’s telecom landscape. The deal, likely a merger rather than a breakup, faces regulatory scrutiny due to its potential market dominance.

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Iliad and Vodafone Plan €10.45B Merger to Reshape Italian Telecom

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 19, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, Iliad and Vodafone are set to join forces in a strategic merger that has gained unanimous support from Iliad’s board of directors and its primary shareholder, Xavier Niel. The proposal aims to amalgamate Iliad’s ‘innovative approach to connectivity, affordability, and digital inclusivity’ with Vodafone’s expertise in the business-to-business (B2B) sector.

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Vodafone and Iliad might merge their Italian units

By Aiste Kryzanovske January 25, 2022

Vodafone and Iliad are in negotiations to merge their respective businesses in Italy. Such a merger would provide advantages for both corporations in one of Europe’s most competitive markets and should be positive for the industry in general. Discussions between the two corporations are ongoing, and both sides are actively looking for ways to connect their separate businesses together in Italy. If the merger is approved, it will create a telecommunications giant with over 36% mobile market penetration and combined sales of nearly $6.80 billion. Vodafone and The Iliad both declined to comment on the negotiations. The talks take place as the local incumbent, Telecom Italia, continues to evaluate a $12.25 billion acquisition offer from US investor KKR aimed at taking Italy’s largest phone business private. Industry leaders have frequently recommended the pursuit of four-to-three telecom mergers, which may generate cost synergies and boost margins by reducing…

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Vivendi Reduces Telecom Italia Stake Amid Strategic Shifts

By Kamile Bigenyte March 26, 2025

Vivendi has reduced its stake in Telecom Italia (TIM) from 23.8% to 18.4%, with plans for a full exit. Tensions arose over TIM’s €22 billion network sale to KKR, which Vivendi legally contested.

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Poste’s Stake Swap Boosts Italian Control Over Telecom Italia

By Kamile Bigenyte February 18, 2025

The Italian government’s recent approval of a stake swap transaction between Poste and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is reshaping Telecom Italia (TIM) ownership. Poste’s acquisition of CDP’s 9.8% TIM stake strategically enhances its position in Italy’s telecommunications market.

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Vodafone Sells Italian Arm to Swisscom in Strategic Move

By Kamile Bigenyte March 18, 2024

In a notable development, Vodafone has agreed to sell its operations in Italy to Swisscom, the Swiss telecommunications giant, for €8 billion, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. This sale is part of a broader effort by Vodafone to restructure its operations across Europe, aiming for a stronger, more focused presence in growing markets.

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Vodafone Nears Italian Exit with Swisscom Bid

By Kamile Bigenyte February 29, 2024

Vodafone has announced its intention to sell its Italian branch to Swisscom for a total of €8 billion in cash, signaling a significant shift in the telecom landscape. This revelation came on Wednesday, following intense speculation in the media regarding such a transaction. The two companies have entered into exclusive discussions concerning Vodafone Italy, though a definitive agreement has yet to be finalized.

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Vodafone Rejects Improved Iliad Merger Offer

By Kamile Bigenyte February 1, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Vodafone has once again declined an enhanced merger proposal from Iliad for its Italian operations, despite the latter’s efforts to sweeten the deal. Iliad had revised its initial offer, made two years ago, in December, proposing a 50:50 joint venture that valued Vodafone Italia at €10.45 billion. This arrangement would have netted Vodafone €6.5 billion in cash and a €2 billion shareholder loan, with additional cash influx opportunities through a buyout option.

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Vodafone’s Italian Venture: Merging, Selling or Staying Put?

By Kamile Bigenyte November 28, 2023

Vodafone’s potential sale of its Italian operations to Fastweb amid TIM’s anticipated network sales sets the scene for a transforming Italian telecom landscape. Amid these changes, Fastweb’s potential merger or acquisition of Vodafone appears rational due to current market dynamics. Nonetheless, political wrangling, rival suitors, and ever-changing regulatory landscapes act as potential roadblocks to this merging of forces. The news underlines the need for strategic shifts amongst Italy’s leading telecom operators amidst significant changes.