Around the world in 80 seconds – We take a look at some of the biggest stories from across the global telecoms industry this past weekend
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KPN appoint new CEO
Maximo Ibarra will join KPN from Tre Italia, following the departure of Eelco Blok
Brazil approves AT&T/Time Warner deal
CADE imposes conditions to protect competition, including requiring Sky Brasil and Time Warner to remain separate legal entities
Brazil telcos lose 10m mobile customers after interconnect rule
Three of the big four mobile operators in Brazil reported customer losses of between 3.16 million and 5.04 million in year to August
Algar Telecom mulls IPO
Brazilian fixed, mobile and TV operator has hired financial institutions to advise it on a possible listing
China Mobile eyes Brazil entry with Oi buy
World’s biggest mobile operator in talks with Brazilian regulator on telco acquisition; could look to shed fixed assets
AT&T could raise $8bn from LatAm TV asset sales
U.S. telco keen to reduce sizeable debt pile; Liberty Global, Telefonica, Millicom named as possible buyers
TIM leads broadband growth in Brazil
Brazilian fixed broadband market still dominated by big three telcos as TIM’s market share languishes at 1%.
So…what’s new?
Stasis in certain areas of the telecoms industry, but important developments in the U.S., China and elsewhere, plus some interesting commentary on the fortunes of the world’s biggest equipment makers.
Global 100: Putting the world to rights
Total Telecom’s ranking of the top 100 operators returns, with forex causing changes at the top and ambitious players elbowing their way up the table.
China Tower preps $10bn IPO
Report claims China’s big three mobile operators could float up to 20% of their towers joint venture later this year.
Carlos Slim mulling Telesites stake sale
America Movil owner reportedly sounds out private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds about investing in struggling towers operation.
Oi confirms Sawiris meeting over recovery plan
Egyptian businessman reportedly ready to invest $250 million in troubled Brazilian telco.
Oi seeks merger with AT&T-owned Sky Brasil
Local news report claims troubled telco to discuss proposal at a board meeting next month.
Costa Rica sets wheels in motion for 2017 spectrum sale
SUTEL publishes auction guidelines that could allow new players into Costa Rica’s mobile market.
Masmovil wins race to acquire Yoigo
Zegona loses out as Spain’s self-declared fourth national operator bulks up mobile business.
AT&T launches new Mexico, Canada roaming offer
U.S. telco says 20% of its contract customers travel north or south of the border once a year.
CK Hutchison mulls legal challenge as EC thwarts its UK ambitions
The European Commission announces decision to block proposed O2/3 UK merger.
Telco transformations: leaving the legacy behind
Telia, Orange and Verizon are among a growing number of major telecoms operators looking to diversify, as this week’s news highlights show.
FCC kicks off incentive auction
104 participants set to duke it out for 600-MHz spectrum once it is relinquished by TV broadcasters.
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