Cellnex is considering selling its Swiss tower business, collaborating with JP Morgan for a potential €1.5 billion valuation. This move is part of Cellnex’s strategic restructuring, involving shedding non-core units to focus on essential markets.
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have joined forces to create FiberCo, set to become the largest fiber network company in Europe. This joint fiber venture aims to significantly expand Spain’s FTTH network.
Vertical Bridge’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Verizon’s wireless communication towers marks a strategic milestone. This landmark deal signifies enhanced collaboration in telecommunications, propelling Vertical Bridge as a leading player in the market.
Amid increasing financial struggles, TalkTalk remains in turbulence after suffering a loss of £72 million in the first half of 2024. Key to navigating these setbacks is the aggressive refinancing strategy driven by Sir Charles Dunstone to bolster TalkTalk amidst fierce competition and customer attrition.
Vodafone faces a massive £120 million lawsuit from franchisees alleging broken agreements since 2020. The claims highlight drastic commission cuts and arbitrary decisions, causing severe financial strain.
European telecom operators face formidable challenges in phasing out copper networks by 2030, as highlighted in a BEREC report. The EU’s ambitious goal to enhance digital capacity with complete 5G and fiber connectivity underscores significant obstacles.
Quickline’s launch of a telecoms apprenticeship program is revolutionizing rural broadband through skills development. The initial cohort of apprentices enrich Quickline’s operations, gaining practical experience and enhancing gigabit broadband delivery in rural Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
IBM and Samsung are poised to secure a £900 million contract for the UK’s Emergency Services Network, an essential move to modernize communication systems for emergency services. This development challenges BT’s previous dominance in the sector.
Toll-free numbers have been a staple of business communications for decades. They allow customers to call an enterprise without incurring charges, and are a proven way to help drive growth, enhance service, expand customer knowledge, and project corporate reliability. These phone numbers have been widely adopted not only by large corporations but also by small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, underscoring their versatility and importance across diverse sectors. Today, there are over 44 million toll-free numbers in use in the US. However, the future of toll-free phone numbers is a topic of much debate in the ever-evolving landscape of digital communications. Despite the rapid growth of internet-based communication methods such as email, social media platforms, and chatbots, toll-free numbers still hold a significant place in business communications. This article explores the uses, importance and enduring benefits of toll-free numbers, and why businesses will continue to rely on them in the…
The UK telecom landscape is transforming with the £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three, approved by the Competition and Market’s Authority. This merger will create the largest UK mobile network operator, impacting 29 million users.
