competition
Delayed arrival of 4G in UK in late-2013 puts nation light years behind global 4G leaders
The UK is already seen as Europe’s most complex and fragmented telecoms market and it now looks set to add another unwanted title to its repertoire as that of Europe’s 4G laggard. Europe’s telecoms markets are already dividing into two camps of 4G “haves” and “have-nots” and the UK lies firmly stuck in the latter. … Read more
Prey turns predator as European mobile consolidation takes hold
In the early hours of this morning, Hutchison 3G Austria (3) finally announced the acquisition of Orange Austria in a deal valued at around €1.3 billion. The market share of the newly-enlarged operator will reach around 22% of total customers. This is more than double the market share of any other subsidiary of the 3… Read more
Deutsche Telekom’s Plan C?
It’s the Christmas present that neither Deutsche Telekom nor AT&T wanted and one that has surprised very few. Industry rumour mills about this outcome had circulated for months and had rapidly eroded any lingering confidence about the successful closure of this deal. “There are very few occasions when you are forced to walk away from… Read more
