EC launches in-depth probe into Three-O2 merger
An in-depth investigation into CK Hutchison's proposed tie-up was expected given the EC’s previous examinations of in-market mobile mergers, and follows...
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Telenor chairman Svein Aaser resigns after losing Minister’s trust
Norway’s government has no confidence in Telenor chairman Svein Aaser after receiving new information about corruption allegations against VimpelCom in Uzbekistan, less than a month after Telenor announced...
Megafon plots tower spin-off
The CEO of Megafon has said the Russian operator is planning to put its 14,000 towers into a new subsidiary to monetise...
Reliance Jio plans Rs30bn debt issue
Fledgling Indian mobile operator Reliance Jio plans to raise up to Rs30bn (US$460m) in a private placement of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures...
Vodafone could call for advice on Indian IPO early next year
Vodafone could reportedly call for pitches from banks to advise it on the IPO of its Indian unit in Q1 2016, after it...
Xavier Niel buys into Telecom Italia
Iliad founder Xavier Niel has bought 11.2% of Telecom Italia, becoming the incumbent's second prominent French investor alongside Vivendi, backed by billionaire...
Deutsche Telekom launches expanded venture capital unit
Deutsche Telekom has combined its venture capital investments into a new unit in an effort to streamline and boost investment in...
Comcast takes tentative steps toward wireless
Comcast plans to trial a wireless service after activating an agreement with Verizon Communications to use its network, Brian Roberts, chairman and...
CMA approves BT-EE after split decision on wholesale mobile
BT’s £12.5bn acquisition of mobile operator EE has been provisionally approved by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority despite rivals’ concerns about...
VTB Capital to sell Vivacom following default
VTB Capital has engaged an advisory firm to sell Vivacom after the Bulgarian operator’s indirect owner defaulted on a loan backed by the investment bank...
