In a strategic move set to reshape telecommunications landscapes, UAE telecom consortium e& has inked a €2.15 billion deal to procure a significant slice of PPF Telecom Group’s European operations. This stakes in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia come bundled with control over the local branches of telecom infrastructure divestment, Cetin. With an elaborate contingency payout plan incorporated, the deal also holds implications to the tune of €350 million over the next 3 years.
The dialogue strengthens between E& and PPF Group, sparking talks of a strategic alliance. With E&’s evident ambition to penetrate the European markets, the narrative gets captivating. Though discussions are in infancy, market enthusiasts eagerly await major developments. Meanwhile, PPF Group, post-acquiring Telenor’s assets, strengthens its presence in Europe.
Vodafone welcomes e& as a major shareholder, forming a strategic alliance to enhance connectivity and digital services. With e&’s CEO joining Vodafone’s board, the collaboration paves the way for joint ventures in carrier, wholesale, roaming, and Open RAN technology.
Deutsche Telekom partners with IPAI to drive responsible AI innovation across Europe, focusing on secure, scalable solutions in telecom and beyond. With a new campus in Heilbronn and over 70 organizations involved, the initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and foster collaboration.
Altice is exploring options to exit its stake in SFR amid ongoing debt restructuring, with potential valuations of €30 billion. Leading telecom players like Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, and Orange are expressing interest, alongside Middle Eastern operators and private equity firms.
SoftBank plans to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, strengthening its position in AI and energy-efficient computing. Ampere’s ARM-based chips align with SoftBank’s AI strategy as demand for high-performance computing grows.
DIDWW, a global telecom operator, will exhibit at Enterprise Connect 2025 from March 17-20 in Orlando, FL. As a Gold Sponsor, DIDWW will showcase its innovative cloud PBX, extensive phone number coverage across 90+ countries, and advanced voice and messaging solutions.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, announced that during 2024, the company has successfully delivered more than 1 billion Rich Communication Services (RCS) business messages for businesses worldwide. This milestone underscores Sinch’s role as a trusted partner when businesses seek out innovative messaging solutions to engage with their customers.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is excited to announce that RCS can now be provisioned using our Sinch Customer Dashboard, expanding the number of tools available for businesses to get started with RCS quickly and seamlessly. With its suite of APIs and user-friendly solutions, Sinch is helping businesses take advantage of RCS at scale, making messaging more interactive, engaging, and accessible.
Turkcell has achieved a groundbreaking 5G-Advanced speed of over 32 Gbps in Istanbul, marking a significant milestone in the telecom industry. Utilizing ZTE equipment, this trial highlights the potential of combining mid-band and mmWave spectrum.
