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European Communications discusses the latest telecom trends with telco executives, analysts and topic experts viainsightful analysis, Q&As and opinion pieces.

Telecom Italia posts strong results thanks to LatAm growth

Telecom Italia posted the best half-year results of Europe’s biggest operators so far as both revenues and profits rose.

Is the potential of M2M overstated? Maybe, say European Communications readers

Preliminary findings from European Communications’ latest quarterly survey show over a quarter of respondents think the potential growth that M2M offers operators is overstated.

Growth in Spain not enough to paint over poor half-year for France Telecom-Orange

France Telecom-Orange reported falling revenues and profits for the first half of 2012, despite managing to grow in Spain.

Telefónica directors take a pay cut as profits nose dive

Telefónica saw profits fall dramatically and its directors agree to cut their pay by 30 percent despite growing Q2 and half-year revenues.

BT profits despite slowdown in sales

BT returned a profit in the last quarter, despite falling sales as its customers reduced spending.

Operators get planning as UK’s 4G auction plans announced

Communications regulator Ofcom has announced plans for the UK's 4G spectrum auction, leaving operators with plenty of reading and time to formulate their strategies.

Vodafone thankful for Verizon stake as latest results disappoint

Vodafone saw group revenues fall 7.7 percent year-on-year to €13.9 billion during the last quarter.

Operators welcome Europe’s new broadband investment proposals

Last week, the EC’s VP Neelie Kroes set out a policy statement on broadband investment ahead of its formal adoption at the end of this year.