Strategy and Markets

VimpelCom and MegaFon have announced a joint project to build and operate base stations and share 4G network deployment in ten Russian...

Liberty Global is looking at acquisition opportunities in both the mobile and fixed-line sectors, according to CEO Mike Fries. The London-based...

Iliad founder Xavier Niel is reported to be exploring the possibility of entering the UK through the remedies package Three and O2 may be required...

Verizon Communications is reportedly in advanced talks with media company Hearst Corporation to set up an online video joint venture. The JV would develop...

AT&T is reportedly preparing for a major media purchase, with Time Warner touted as the likely target. Such a deal would enable the...

US MVNO FreedomPop has raised US$50m in financing to fuel its foreign expansion plans. These include the launch of a new international...

French media conglomerate Vivendi is not planning to sell its 21% shareholding in Telecom Italia to compatriot Orange or to Iliad founder Xavier Niel, Vivendi CEO...

Telefónica has reportedly approached AT&T regarding its Latin American pay-TV assets, which could also be attractive to Liberty Global following its acquisition of CWC....

In its latest appointment ahead of completing the £12.5bn acquisition of mobile operator EE, UK incumbent BT has named a successor to Clive...

US wireless carrier Sprint is reportedly planning a major overhaul of its network that could lead to US$1bn in savings – news...