Private equity firms KKR, Cinven, and Providence may soon exit MasOrange via an IPO, potentially by next year. The mobile giant, formed from Orange and MasMovil’s €22 billion merger, reported strong 2024 earnings. While no decision is final, investor interest is high, and an IPO could reshape Spain’s telecom sector.
Vecttor, a Cabify subsidiary, is revolutionizing fleet management with “Keyless,” a digital car access solution developed by Telefónica Tech and Geotab. This app-enabled system enhances efficiency, security, and driver convenience by eliminating physical keys. Currently rolling out across 3,000 vehicles in Spain, it marks a major step toward smarter, more sustainable mobility.
The Indian government’s strategic move to convert Vodafone Idea’s debt into equity has dramatically increased its stake to 49%. This comes as a lifeline for the telco, offering significant relief in its enormous debt woes. Despite this, Vodafone Idea faces tough competition from leaders Jio and Airtel, particularly in the 5G arena.
Sky plans to cut 2,000 customer service jobs—about 7% of its workforce—by closing call centers and shifting to AI-driven support. As customer preferences move toward digital channels, the company is investing in its Livingston site to enhance AI-assisted services.
Telus, a leading telecom operator, is considering selling a minority stake in its wireless tower portfolio, aiming to strengthen its financial position. The potential divestment of up to 49.9% of its 3,000 towers could raise over CAD 1 billion, fueling debt reduction and aligning with broader industry trends of leveraging asset sales for growth.
In a shocking move, Qualcomm accuses Arm of anti-competitive practices, sparking industry-wide buzz. Arm’s shift from open licensing toward proprietary chip development raises eyebrows and regulatory scrutiny. Will this shake-up ignite innovation or hinder competitiveness? Follow the unfolding saga and explore its impact on the future of VoIP technology.
Bell Canada is capitalizing on market conditions with its new Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) offering. This move aligns with Canada’s national pride, offering real-time threat response, scalability, and local data compliance. As cyber threats rise, leveraging advanced security solutions ensures data remains sovereign.
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.
Comcast is expanding its Janus initiative, transforming network architecture through virtualization and AI, impacting 64 million locations. In collaboration with DriveNets, this move enhances network management, reduces costs, and improves service flexibility.
Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have joined Canada’s quantum-secure networks testbed, led by Numana. Their partnership aims to develop quantum-safe networks, leveraging Montreal’s Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed. The initiative seeks to drive global adoption of secure quantum communication.
