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Telecom Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Ericsson and Vodafone Revolutionize Tunnel Connectivity with Innovative 5G Antennas in Arlinger Tunnel

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Ericsson have launched cutting-edge 5G connectivity in Arlinger Tunnel, Germany, using Ericsson’s advanced multiband mobile radio antennas. These antennas, designed to withstand tunnel-specific challenges such as vibrations and pressure changes, ensure seamless 5G coverage for Vodafone … Read the full press release

BT Appoints Peter Leukert as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Digital Transformation and Customer-Centric Change

(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the presentation of the Q1 2025 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. will publish its unaudited Q1 2025 financial results on 15 May 2025 at 08:00 EEST and host an investor conference call the same day at 14:00 UK time (16:00 EEST). The call, conducted in English, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Partnership with Magenta Telekom to Enable Cloud-Native Billing Transformation for 5G Use Cases

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has successfully migrated Magenta Telekom’s billing operations to the cloud-native Ericsson Billing platform, marking a key milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation towards supporting 5G use cases. Deployed on Red Hat OpenShift within Magenta Telekom’s private cloud, … Read the full press release

Jérôme Hénique Appointed CEO of Orange France, While Yasser Shaker Takes the Helm at Orange Middle East and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Orange has appointed Jérôme Hénique as CEO of Orange France, effective 1 June 2025, succeeding Jean-François Fallacher. Hénique, who has led Orange Middle East and Africa since 2022, will also join the Board of Directors of Orange MEA. … Read the full press release

BT Secures Multi-Million-Pound Contract with DEFRA to Enhance Mobile Connectivity for Real-Time Reporting

(IN BRIEF) BT has secured a multi-million-pound contract with DEFRA to provide mobile connectivity for real-time reporting on critical events like flooding and disease outbreaks. The contract will use EE’s mobile network to supply 34,000 connections across England, Scotland, and … Read the full press release

TUM Leads Telemedicine Pilot in Traunstein to Enhance Elder Care and Reduce Hospital Admissions

(IN BRIEF) The district of Traunstein is launching a new telemedicine project, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), to improve healthcare for elderly nursing home residents. The project uses a specially developed telemedicine kit that allows nursing staff … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Sound of Vodafone Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 for Excellence in Sound Branding

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s Sound of Vodafone sonic identity has received the esteemed iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Communications / Sound Branding category. Designed by Amp GmbH, the Sound of Vodafone was crafted to enhance brand consistency and recognition through … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the publication of the 2024 Annual Financial Report and convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for June 18, 2025, for the approval of, among others, the 2024 Annual Financial Report, available on the Company’s website

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. today published its 2024 Annual Financial Report (available from 30 April 2025 on www.digi-communications.ro) and has convened its Annual General Meeting for 18 June 2025 at 14:00 CET (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Amsterdam). Shareholders will … Read the full press release

Shiftmove to Acquire Océan Fleet Management Business in Strategic Expansion across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Shiftmove has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire the fleet management business of Orange Business, known as Océan. This acquisition will support Shiftmove’s strategy to become the leading provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe by 2027. With … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business Expands Global Partnership with Fortinet to Enhance Cybersecurity and Networking Services

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Fortinet have expanded their global partnership to offer converged networking and cybersecurity services in new markets across Europe, Asia, and the United States. This partnership enables businesses to secure their hybrid workforce and protect against … Read the full press release

BT Partners with Moira Stuart to Launch Digital Voice Awareness Campaign for Smooth Switch to Digital Landlines

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched a new campaign with broadcaster Moira Stuart to raise awareness of the UK’s shift from analogue to digital landlines, with a focus on supporting vulnerable customers. The campaign highlights how easy it is to switch … Read the full press release

Vodafone and ServiceNow Launch Global AI Platform to Reinvent Enterprise Customer Experience

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and ServiceNow have announced a five-year strategic partnership to deploy an AI-first service management solution for millions of enterprise customers worldwide. The collaboration integrates Vodafone’s global connectivity services with ServiceNow’s advanced AI-driven telecom solutions to provide … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom Join Forces to Power Morocco’s Digital Future

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom, part of Emirates Telecommunications Group (e&), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver enterprise-focused digital services in Morocco. The partnership initially targets smart city and energy management solutions, and will later expand … Read the full press release

Athlone Chosen as Global R&D Hub as Ericsson Unveils Major Investment in Open 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is investing €200 million over three years in a major RD&I project at its Athlone facility in Ireland, with support from the Irish Government and IDA Ireland. The initiative will advance open, programmable 5G network management through … Read the full press release

Global Omnium, Telefónica Tech, and Google Cloud Unite to Revolutionize Water Management with AI

(IN BRIEF) Global Omnium has partnered with Telefónica Tech and Google Cloud in a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the water sector through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics. The partnership has already led to the launch of an … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Public Safety Platform with Acquisition of CONET’s Unified Communications Software

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has signed an agreement to acquire the Unified Communications Radio Suite (UCRS) software assets from CONET Communications GmbH to enhance its public safety technology offerings. UCRS integrates various communication channels—such as mobile networks, digital radio, CCTV, … Read the full press release

Swisscom Crowned Best Mobile Network in Switzerland for 10th Consecutive Year by CHIP Magazine

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has been named the best mobile network in Switzerland by CHIP magazine for the tenth year in a row, scoring highest across all categories including mobile Internet, telephony, 5G availability, and long-distance train coverage. The award confirms … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect Sustain High-Fidelity Entanglement Over 30 km Fiber for 17 Days

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Deutsche Telekom Innovation Laboratories and Qunnect have achieved a major quantum networking milestone by maintaining 99% fidelity in entangled photon transmission over 30 km of commercial fiber for 17 days. A separate test also showed successful … Read the full press release

Instant SIM Migration Now Available with Pixel 9a as Vodafone Introduces eSIM Transfer Feature

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany has introduced the new eSIM Transfer feature for customers upgrading to the Google Pixel 9a, available from 14 April 2025. Developed in collaboration with Google and based on the GSMA TS43 standard, the feature allows users … Read the full press release