Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed intentions to allocate EUR 7.8 billion towards the development of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Germany until 2040, showcasing a profound dedication to fulfilling Europe's requirements for digital sovereignty.
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Regulators Approve Zegona's Acquisition of Vodafone Spain
Regulators in Spain have endorsed Zegona's acquisition of Vodafone Spain, with the Council of Ministers of the Spanish government granting approval for the transaction regarding foreign direct investment into Spain.
Vodafone Accelerates 5G Roll-Out Across Rural Wales
German fiber broadband provider, Deutsche Glasfaser Group, has unveiled a EUR 7 billion initiative, aiming to triple the number of homes covered by its network.
Google Announces EUR 600 Million Investment Plan in New Dutch Data Center
Alphabet's Google has revealed intentions to allocate EUR 600 million towards constructing a new data center in the Netherlands, building upon its prior investments totaling nearly EUR 4 billion, which aimed to bolster its Dutch infrastructure over the last decade.
CriteriaCaixa Raises Stake in Telefónica to Over 5%
The Spanish investment company, CriteriaCaixa, has raised its ownership in Telefónica to slightly above five percent.
NJJ Holding's Xavier Niel Maps Out Telecommunications Ambitions in Ukraine
Xavier Niel, through his investment firm, NJJ Holding, has received regulatory approval to acquire a fixed-line company in Ukraine. His vision is to merge this company with the mobile operator, lifecell, aiming to establish a prominent telecommunications entity in the country.
Telia Completes Sale of Danish Business to Norlys
Telia has finalized the sale of its Danish business to Norlys, a prominent player in the energy and broadband sector, for approximately DKK 6.3 billion (USD 902.2 million). The proceeds from this transaction are earmarked for reducing debt within the operator group.
Vodafone Group to Sell Italian Business to Swisscom
Vodafone Group has agreed to sell its Italian business to Swisscom for EUR 8 billion, in what CEO, Margherita Della Valle, described as the third and final step toward reshaping its European operations.
TOTEM TowerCo Expands Portfolio with 173 New Sites in France and Spain
TOTEM TowerCo, Orange's tower subsidiary, has added 173 sites to its portfolio in France and Spain. TOTEM, founded in 2021, operates towers, flat roofs, and other sites throughout France and Spain.
BT Introduces NB-IoT Network for Smart Cities
BT Group has announced the launch of its new Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network, which will help it develop smart cities in the United Kingdom.