The aim of the agreement is to allow those in hard-to-reach places to use satellite data and applications, send texts and videos automatically, as if it were a normal connection.
Iliad's founder had already invested in Vodafone Italy: now the new entry into the capital of the British group marks another step in the consolidation strategy of European telecommunications.
Beyond geopolitics, investors' attention is focused on the upcoming earnings season. Major U.S. banks will announce their results next week - Follow the LIVE coverage.
Vodafone acquires 49% of VodafoneThree from CK Hutchison for €4,9 billion: full control of the UK's leading mobile operator and focus on 5G and synergies
Fastweb + Vodafone takes a new concrete step in the integration process, with the definition of a harmonized framework for treatments for individuals: here is what's new
Swisscom, which controls Fastweb and Vodafone, has notified its termination "in compliance with the provisions of the contract," which expires in 2028 for the company. For Inwit, which is in the red on the Milan Stock Exchange, the contract continues until 2038.
The shares had fallen by 15,6% yesterday after the agreement between Tim and Fastweb-Vodafone on the towers that Inwit considers to be in contract with the MSA in progress with Inwit
TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone are launching a joint venture to build up to 6.000 5G towers in Italy, with the potential entry of external investors in the future to optimize the financial structure.
Fastweb and Vodafone closed their first year post-acquisition with revenues of €7,29 billion (-1,1%) and stable EBITDAaL. ICT, AI, and energy growth, with €95 million in synergies.
The agreement provides that each operator can use the other's mobile radio access infrastructure in the affected areas, avoiding duplication of infrastructure.
Asia reigns supreme among telcos, Europe is struggling, and Italy, only 20th in the global rankings, is nevertheless recovering. Here's what analysts from the Mediobanca Research Area, who annually compare the balance sheets of the world's leading companies, say.
Fastweb and Vodafone closed the first nine months of 2025 with revenues down 1% to €5,38 billion and margins declining, but results in line with expectations. ICT and Wholesale services are growing, and industrial integration is complete: synergies expected from…
Vodafone Romania acquires Telekom Romania Mobile from OTE for €30 million, expanding its customer base and infrastructure. This strategic move also includes a new HR leadership change.
Italy's new telecommunications giant closed its first half with revenues of €3,6 billion. EBITDA fell, but the synergy plan continued on schedule.
Revenue rose 3,9% to $9,4 billion. Revenue boomed in the UK following the completion of the merger with Three. Vodafone confirmed its guidance.
Vodafone closes 2024-25 with revenues of 37,4 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of 10,9 billion, but records a net loss of 3,7 billion. Announces a 2 billion buyback funded by sales in Spain and Italy
Tim's CEO, Labriola, in the call with analysts after the presentation of the quarterly report: with Poste Italiane, the new partner of the Italian telecommunications giant, "we are working at a consumer level, after the summer we will probably have new surprises"
The new operator Fastweb-Vodafone, controlled by Swisscom, closes the first quarter of 2025 with slightly declining revenues and margins under pressure. Enterprise grows, residential slows. Italy pushes the Swiss group's accounts
Revenues are supported by strong performance in the United Kingdom, Africa and Turkey, while the German market weighs on the results (-6,4%). The TLC giant confirms its guidance for 2025 and continues with its strategic transformation. Sales…
On December 31, Swisscom completed the acquisition of Vodafone Italia, creating a new telecommunications giant with over 20 million mobile lines and 5,6 million fixed lines. Walter Renna is the CEO of the new group, which retains the brands…
The UK's antitrust regulator has set a condition for the merger to go ahead: the two companies will have to "invest billions" in the UK's 5G network. The wedding is worth £16,5bn
The British telecom giant announced an interim dividend of 2,25 cents per share, but the stock goes into the red
The European Commission has approved Swisscom's acquisition of Vodafone Italia for 8 billion euros. The deal is awaiting approval from the Italian Antitrust Authority. Swisscom expects to complete the merger with Fastweb by the first quarter of 2025
In the 2023-24 financial year, revenues fell by 2,5% to €36,7 billion. Revenues from services at 30 billion (+6,7%). Net profit stood at 1,6 billion. Della Valle "we obtained results slightly above expectations" On Vodafone Italia…
A binding agreement worth 8 billion euros has been signed. The operation will revolutionize the telecommunications landscape in our country. The merger with Fastweb will create a leading operator in the Italian market
An operation that could revolutionize the telecommunications landscape in our country. Swisscom's goal? Merge Vodafone Italia with its subsidiary Fastweb. Here are the details
The German stock exchange is racing, Piazza Affari at highs. The Bot people celebrates new records of Btp Valore
Fastweb aims to create the first linguistic model (Llm) trained natively in the Italian language, supported by the recent purchase of the powerful NIVIDIA Supercomputer dedicated to GenAI. It is expected to become operational by mid-year.
CEO Margherita Della Valle returns to talk about the prospects in Italy after the rejections from Iliad, with rumors of a merger with Fastweb: "We are in active negotiations, but without certainties on a final agreement"
The announcement comes from the French group which, it says, "will continue its stand-alone strategy". Vodafone: "We are exploring options with different parties in Italy"
These will be crucial weeks for the telephony sector. An interesting and intricate risk awaits that could bring twists and surprises. Here are all the plots at the moment
Two-speed stock markets: all of Europe is in the red (except the UK) and Wall Street is slightly up but Iliad galvanizes Telecom Italia on the stock exchange - Unicredit's performance is also excellent
The French group breaks the deadlock and presents an offer to create a 50% Newco with Vodafone Italia. The new company begins the consolidation of the telecommunications market in Italy. And what will Swisscom do now? Vodafone takes note of the proposal…
According to Mediobanca's analysis, the Asian telecommunications market is growing strongly, while the European and American ones are stagnant or contracting - Italy remains anchored in fifth position with a turnover down 3,3% on 2021 And…
Opposite results in 2023 for Iliad and Vodafone. The French group shows growing revenues both globally and in Italy. The British giant, however, recorded a drop in global revenues, -4,3%. Italy holds sway but could be…
Changes in Tlc. After Tim, the time may have come for the sale of Vodafone Italia's assets. However, few candidates on the horizon with only Iliad and Swisscom (Fastweb's parent company) potentially interested in the acquisition. Meanwhile, Vodafone bids farewell to Spain by selling its assets…
The network will cover 23 plants throughout the national territory. 5G technology will allow the connection of numerous devices simultaneously and will promote innovative services, accelerating the energy transition in Italy
The new code of conduct aims to guarantee maximum transparency for customers who sign contracts by telephone and to combat illegal and aggressive teleselling practices
There are 35 million people who move around Italy every day. Over 95% of journeys are made by car. Roma Termini with 8,9 million visitors in April 2023 is the busiest railway station. The research conducted by FS…
Identify solutions such as voluntary mobility, isopensione and women's option, solidarity contract and professional retraining
After months of negotiations, the two companies would have found an agreement to merge the activities in the UK: here are the details
The shock signals arriving from the United Kingdom make clear the structural crisis of the telecommunications which is based above all on the unlimited advance of the Internet giants - It is time for the Meloni government to wake up and urge Europe too...
Steady revenues. Profit rises to 12,3 billion thanks to the capital gain on the sale of Vantage Towers. The new CEO Della Valle launches a simplification plan to recover competitiveness
Who goes up for professional excellence, vision of the future and moral rigor and who goes down for the lack of one or two of these requirements. Hats off for the president of Napoli, De Laurentiis, for the financier Tamburi and for…
Margherita Della Valle was confirmed as Group CEO of Vodafone for her speed and determination in launching the transformation of the telephone group. "We will improve the offer and grow"
On Monday 13 March the company will present the restructuring plan which aims to reduce the workforce by 20%, which is equivalent to around 1.000 jobs
Tim is thinking of entering as a partner in the new Joint Venture created by the big Telcos to target the online advertising market
The Vodafone group has announced the appointment of Aldo Bisio, current CEO of Vodafone Italy, as global commercial director. The manager will also keep the position in Italy
The telecommunications group has reached an agreement with the companies 4iG and Corvinus, a holding company controlled by the state. The proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce debt
Margherita Della Valle to assume role as interim CEO after surprise announcement of Nick Read's resignation - Hong Kong stocks climb 3% as China eases anti-Covid measures
Vodafone has published the accounts for the first half of 2022-23, Iliad those for the first 9 months of 2023. Competitive pressure continues to grow in our country
In a recent report commissioned by Vodafone and which involved over 3 companies from 15 countries, sustainability remains a central theme for businesses. But several problems have to be overcome. Here are the most important
Last February Vodafone had rejected the expression of interest of Iliad and Apax for 100% of Vodafone Italia
In Spain Vodafone has announced the indexation of telephone rates: will it happen in Italy too? Tim is thinking about it and it is no coincidence that his stock on the stock market has jumped forward
Vodafone confirms 2023 targets with adjusted EBITDA between 15 and 15,5 billion euros In the quarter ended June total revenues +1,6%, services, improved +1,3% held back by Germany -0,5% and Italy
Vodafone has published its annual accounts as at 31 March 2022. Revenues and profit growing at group level. Dividend of 9 cents
The transaction was carried out through the subsidiary Atlas 2022, set up specifically for the transaction, which bought 2,677 billion Vodafone shares
According to what was revealed by Vodafone, Iliad's offer also involved the private Equity Apax Partner - "The ok is not in the interests of the shareholders".
From merger to acquisition. The offer was allegedly presented last week. Towards a telecommunications giant with 6 billion in revenues
Total revenues increased by 4,3%, November guidance confirmed - In Italy the decline in mobile continues due to aggressive competition from Iliad
The French Iliad has also launched its offer in Italy in fixed telephony, after having collected 8,5 million users in the mobile sector. But all eyes are on the possibility of marriage with Vodafone
Reuters preview on the consolidation of the Italian activities. A new chapter is opening to counter the drop in revenues and bring the return on capital back to levels compatible with infrastructure investments
The result of the collaboration between Generali, Accenture and Vodafone, the solutions will be offered starting from 2022 starting from Europe - With the aim of supporting corporate and SME customers against cyber security threats
Vodafone leap to London after the quarterly. CEO Nick Read: need for consolidation in Europe. Faro on Telecom Italia after the rumors about a revision of the agreements with Dazn. The quotations of Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica are running. Advance Iliad
The youngest of the Italian operators continues to grow, Vodafone sees upward guidance. But in recent years the sector has suffered a setback. For Vodafone CEO Nick Read, the solution could be consolidation with…
The new alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of digital health solutions through the launch of the "Vodafone Center for Health" with Deloitte. In order to simplify access to digital health and solutions, both for patients and for…
According to a Mediobanca survey, after the difficulties experienced in 2020 due to the pandemic, in 2021 the TLCs will try to raise their heads again, but Europe remains at a standstill - Which is the largest group in the world? Who wins in Italy?…
The appeal of the telephone companies against the sanctions for anti-competitive agreement accepted - Now the pronouncement of the Council of State is missing - Users are still entitled to refunds, which however do not arrive
The agreement provides for an expansion contract intended for 1.870 people - 100 hires and a series of voluntary early retirements are also on the way
Vodafone and four of the most important European operators launch the new environmental impact assessment system, solidity, possibility of recycling - Initially 12 brands involved, a score will reward the best
The 2021 financial year closed with a turnover down by 2,6%, but revenues from services hold - Revenues from fixed network and broadband customers are growing in Italy
Aldo Bisio, CEO of Vodafone Italia: "With this initiative we are involving more than 300 people. The ambition is to become a marketing school for everyone"
Taking advantage of the Vodafone network and IBM's skills, the TECH BUS makes its debut on the 90-91 line: it will "dialogue" with traffic lights, lampposts, shelters, offering valuable support to the driver (which is still there for now)
It is the largest European IPO of 2021 - On the day of its debut, the title rises by 3,3% - Overall valuation equal to 12,1 billion
The price range of the Vantage Towers IPO has been set between 22,5 and 29 euros per share, for a capitalization between 11,4 and 14,7 billion - Vodafone aims to raise up to 2,8 billion
Here comes Neo: the Vodafone and Disney smartwatch designed for the little ones that combines design, functionality and fun - It will allow the youngest to take their first steps in the digital world and parents to always stay connected with…
Tim has sold its residual direct stake in Inwit to Canson Capital Partners, which it will however continue to control jointly with Vodafone
Revenues still down (especially in Italy), but CEO Read reassures: "More confidence in the results for the entire year" - The Board of Directors gives the green light to an interim dividend of 4,50 cents
Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read intervenes to condemn the single network project promoted by the Italian government. "Look at the past and re-propose the monopoly". Also Ft Bowl AccessCo
Vantage Towers will land on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the first months of 2021 - The company publishes its first quarter accounts: revenues down due to Covid-19 - Vodafone wins the tender for Poste Mobile.
The group shortens the target initially set for 2025 by three years - It will concern the networks in Europe in the 11 countries in which it operates - Direct investments in on-site photovoltaic plants are also possible
Vodafone's new smart device works via GPS, WiFi, mobile network and Bluetooth. It can also be used at considerable distances. It connects to the mobile with an App
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office carried out an inspection of the Wind3 headquarters on Friday morning and sent Agcom a report on Vodafone and Tim - There are currently 11 suspects for services charged but never activated by customers
Successfully completed the accelerated bookbuilding operation of the two telephone companies to reduce their shareholding in the tower company, without losing control: their shares will drop from 37,5% to 33,2% with proceeds of 400 million for …
Vodafone Business and Microsoft Italia will jointly develop smart working solutions, Apps and Cloud proposals together for the digital transformation of all companies in the country
Thus was born the largest operator in the sector in our country - The goal is to maximize the use of the towers and support the two companies in the creation of 5G networks
The solidarity competition of companies, institutions and the scientific world in support of the health system is advancing: here are donations and fundraising.
The two telephone companies are negotiating the sale of 25% of the Inwit towers to a consortium led by the French fund Ardian ready - to pay 1,7 billion - Tim will retain the right to choose the CEO of Inwit and Vodafone…
In 2019, the Finnish giant returned to profit for the first time since 2015. The battle for 5G ignites: Vodafone announces that it will not use Huawei devices on the core network throughout Europe.
Global revenues reach 11,7 billion, driven by excellent performance in Europe - Fixed growth continues in Italy, .ho booms in mobile
The British giant has signed an agreement with Saudi Telecom for the sale of 55% of Vodafone Egypt. The deal should close by June.
Open Fiber invests 5,5 million euros in Manfredonia - Vodafone and Tiscali deal with the sale to private individuals in 5 thousand real estate units
The device warns the configured contacts if the car is stopped and the child is left alone in the car - It works thanks to a smart pillow and the Tata App
From 9 December Fairphone 3 will offer all Vodafone customers the opportunity to access an ethical and sustainable smartphone. Partnership supports phone company's goal of improving the lives of 1 billion people and halving the…
VialPay allows content producers and service providers to charge their users for services with direct credit on the telephone bill in carrier billing mode
After the transaction, Tim and Vodafone Europe will hold an equal stake (37,513%) in the share capital of Inwit
The new range of offers is called Vodafone Infinito and is available from Monday 11 November: it is the first in Italy connected to the latest generation network.
New edition of the Mediobanca Research Area survey on the TLC sector: in 2019 the turnover of Italian operators decreases, in Europe Deutsche Telekom and Telefònica lead the way.
A large part of the public, especially young people. he sees television outside the television, a field where giants collide starting with Netflix and where Apple and Disney are about to arrive: this is why Tim has decided to call Andrea from Rai…
The Council of Ministers has decided to exercise special powers on some contracts relating to the purchase of goods and services for 5G by Linkem, Vodafone, Fastweb, Wind Tre and Tim
