German cable operator Tele Columbus has expanded its digital tenant communication business by making its PŸUR Smart Infoscreen available to other network operators through a new white-label partnership model.
DFB and Sportainment to launch pay-TV football channel DFB.TV
The German Football Association (DFB) is launching a new pay-TV channel, DFB.TV, in a joint venture with Sportainment Media Group, targeting Germany’s estimated 35 million football fans.
Huber+Suhner and Aurora support Vodafone cable upgrade
Vodafone Germany is preparing to upgrade its cable infrastructure with next‑generation multi‑gigabit capabilities through a collaboration with Huber+Suhner and Aurora Networks.
Virgin Media O2 owners consider further fibre deals to challenge Openreach
The owners of Virgin Media O2 are considering additional UK fibre acquisitions and wholesale partnerships as they seek to strengthen their position against BT’s Openreach network.
Virgin Media O2 gigabit footprint hits 18.8m premises
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) said its full fibre footprint reached 8.3 million premises during 2025, while its total gigabit footprint expanded to 18.8 million premises, with upgrade activity continuing […]
VodafoneZiggo reaches draft 2026 labour deal with 2.5% pay rise and extended social plan
VodafoneZiggo has reached a draft collective labour agreement (CAO) for 2026 following six rounds of talks with unions, with pay set to rise 2.5% from 1 June 2026.
Liberty Global in talks to buy Three Ireland
Liberty Global is in advanced talks to acquire Three Ireland from CK Hutchison in a deal valued at up to €1.5 billion, according to reports.
Tele Columbus appoints Christoph Lüthe as CEO
German cable operator Tele Columbus has appointed Christoph Lüthe as its new CEO, with the leadership change set to take effect by 1 April 2026 at the latest.
Sky to move many Vodafone cable customers in Germany to IPTV delivery from 10 February
Sky Deutschland will begin switching a large number of channels carried on Vodafone’s cable platform from traditional cable delivery to an IP-based feed, with the migration starting on 10 February.
Liberty completes withdrawal from CEE with Slovakia sale
Liberty Global has agreed to sell UPC Slovakia to O2 Slovakia, an affiliate of e& PPF Telecom, for around €95 million.