Industry Developments

Germany's broadband market is in the news again. The sector is currently the subject of an acrimonious dispute raging between the German government and incumbent operator Deutsche... 2007-04-03

The conflict between the European Commission and the German government over Germany's controversial new telecoms bill has escalated. The Commission has confirmed that it will take... 2007-03-30

News reports are circulating that Indian IT consultancy Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) may take a minority stake in Deutsche Telekom's T-Systems unit, in exchange for US$1bn in services.... 2007-03-27

Spain's newest mobile network operator Yoigo has announced that its subscriber base has almost reached 100,000. Parent company TeliaSonera said that by mid March, the operator had... 2007-03-26

The Hong-Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group has reported a 40% jump in annual net profit, thanks to the sale of several major assets and narrowing losses at the group's 3G mobile... 2007-03-22

Belgian telecoms operator Belgacom is joining the growing trend for mobile market segmentation in Europe, with the launch of a new MVNO aimed at Belgium's North African community.... 2007-03-21

Belgian telecoms operator Belgacom is joining the growing trend for mobile market segmentation in Europe, with the launch of a new MVNO aimed at Belgium's North African community.... 2007-03-21

European Union competition authorities have opened an investigation into plans by France's second largest mobile operator SFR to acquire the French fixed-line and broadband unit of... 2007-03-21

The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is launching an investigation into the pay-TV sector following complaints from a group of operators within the industry. The group, which includes... 2007-03-20

Mobile operator O2 has deferred plans to launch the i-mode mobile internet service in Germany. The service was originally due to be introduced in Germany a year ago, following a launch... 2007-03-19