Industry Developments

Vodafone is reportedly considering adding to its German fixed-line and internet business through the EUR2.8bn (US$3.56bn) takeover of Kabel Deutschland (KDG), Germany's largest... 2008-12-01

TeliaSonera, Finland's second ranked fixed-line provider, has scaled back previously announced plans to dismantle its fixed-line network in favour of fixed wireless technology, according... 2008-11-28

Rumours are increasing regarding the future of Italian telecoms incumbent Telecom Italia (TI), after shareholder Telefónica stated that it was opposed to the prospect of a new... 2008-11-26

Sweden may be about to see the trend of falling prices for mobile broadband begin to reverse, reports cellular-news. The local press is apparently reporting that Swedish incumbent... 2008-11-26

Spain's Telefónica is looking for acquisitions in Germany's ADSL market, reports TeleGeography. The company wants to strengthen its position in the German telecoms market rather... 2008-11-24

Vodafone Italia is testing an upgraded version of its HSDPA mobile data technology, which would allow a faster maximum download speed, of 14.4Mbps, reports TeleGeography. The tests... 2008-11-20

Dutch mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Tele2 is apparently interested in acquiring a licence to operate its own network in the Netherlands, according to TeleGeography. Tele2... 2008-11-19

Vodafone and Spanish pay-TV market leader Digital+ are teaming up to launch a joint offer. Subscribers will be able to order a combination package of Digital+'s pay-TV service... 2008-11-18

German fixed-line incumbent Deutsche Telekom has urged its rivals to help in the deployment of a high-speed broadband network across the country. However, while the focus for the... 2008-11-17

Vodafone has announced its first half results for the financial year beginning March 2008. The global telecoms company cut its revenue forecast for the second time in four months,... 2008-11-11