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Vodafone Germany challenges Federal Cartel Office in 1&1 case

by Harry Baldock | Nov 28, 2025

Vodafone says the Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) has not followed key procedural rules in its investigation and has acted with bias

Cellnex delivers first consolidated site for VodafoneThree

by Harry Baldock | Nov 12, 2025

Cellnex, Europe’s leading operator of telecommunications infrastructure, today announced it has delivered its first VodafoneThree consolidated mast, five months ahead of schedule.

First ZeroSite® in Palanga – “Meldas” combines 5G technology with respect for nature

by Harry Baldock | Sep 3, 2025

Telecom operator Telia Lietuva, in cooperation with ALGO Poland, has completed the construction and launched the first ZeroSite® base station in the Užkanavė district of Palanga.

Tele2 to spin off Baltic towers with GCI

by Harry Baldock | Aug 6, 2025

Today, Swedish telco group Tele2 has announced that it will spin off its Baltic tower assets, forming a joint venture with Global Communications Infrastructure (GCI).

Shared Rural Network (SRN) mast upgrades benefit more communities

by Total Telecom Staff | Jul 17, 2025

New masts mean local businesses and community organisations in parts of Wales can now take advantage of better connectivity – and coverage from all four mobile network operators.

SoftBank reinflates its dream of floating mobile towers

by Harry Baldock | Jun 26, 2025

Today, SoftBak has announced ambitious plans to begin offering pre-commercial High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) services in Japan in 2026 through a new partnership with US startup Sceye.

ITP approved to deliver telecoms apprenticeship training, backed by industry support from Vodafone and Cornerstone

by Rob Chambers | May 15, 2025

The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has officially been approved as a registered training provider for the Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer (CNFE) apprenticeship — a move that directly responds to the UK’s growing need for skilled telecoms engineers.

German watchdog accuses Vodafone and Vantage Towers of impeding 1&1’s 5G rollout

by Harry Baldock | Apr 11, 2025

The German antitrust regulator, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA), says Vodafone and Vantage have deliberately obstructed the development of 1&1’s mobile network

Telus explores sale of minority stake in tower business

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 28, 2025

Canadian telco Telus revealed last week that it has been engaging with advisors for “several months” in order to explore various options that would improve its financial position.

Cellnex mulls Swiss tower sale

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 15, 2025

Spanish TowerCo Cellnex is considering the sale of its Swiss subsidiary, according to a report from Spanish newspaper Expansion, which cited unnamed sources.

Vodacom and Orange form tower JV in the DRC

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 15, 2025

Vodacom and Orange have formed a new infrastructure joint venture aimed at improving mobile network coverage in rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The business will focus on building solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved regions, helping to extend mobile and financial services to up to 19 million people.

Vodafone fully offloads remaining Indus Towers stake

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 10, 2025

News Vodafone has announced today that it has sold its remaining 79.2 million shares in Indus...

Vodafone to sell off last remnant of Indus Towers stake

by Harry Baldock | Dec 4, 2024

This week, Vodafone has announced that it is looking to sell its final 3% stake in Indus Towers, which it values at around $330 million.

EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye

by Harry Baldock | Dec 4, 2024

This week, EE has announced the deployment of a new mobile tower in the remote Scottish Isle of Skye, having flown it in via helicopter.

EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 14, 2024

EE has teamed up with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) to improve the connectivity and support search and rescue operations on Ben Nevis.

VMO2 offloads another 8% stake in Cornerstone

by Harry Baldock | Oct 30, 2024

Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced that it will sell an 8.33% stake in mobile towers company Cornerstone to infrastructure investor Equitix.

SBA Communications buys 7,000 Millicom sites for $975m

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 29, 2024

Florida-based tower infrastructure company SBA communications has purchased 7,000 telecoms towers situated across South America from Millicom, in a deal worth $795 million.

Vantage considers selling Spanish towers amid row with Vodafone Spain

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 18, 2024

Vantage Towers is considering the sale of its Spanish assets, according to a Bloomberg article published today, citing people familiar with the matter.

Cornerstone CEO discusses making telecoms tangible at Connected Britain

by Harry Baldock | Oct 4, 2024

From the gradual rollout of 5G standalone to the impact of the new Labour government, Pat explains why clarity and collaboration in both the public and private sectors will be crucial to the UK’s connectivity success.

Leading the future of connectivity: A vision for change

by Harry Baldock | Oct 4, 2024

Connected Britain 2024 provided a vital platform for discussing the future of the UK’s digital connectivity. From policymakers to industry leaders, the event underscored a shared ambition to ensure that the UK remains competitive in the digital age while tackling the significant challenges that remain on the road to ubiquitous, high-quality connectivity.