Across a series of measures, Britain's broadband network currently stands between first and third when compared with other countries in the EU5, according to Ofcom.

Vodafone and professional services company Towers Watson have formed a strategic alliance to fast-track the development and introduction of telematics usage-based insurance offerings for motor insurance companies.

After announcing that its branding will change to suit the digital era, Deutsche Telekom has confirmed plans to launch the biggest WiFi network in Germany.

BT has announced the launch of BT Law Limited, a business that will provide legal services to corporate customers, initially in the motor claims market.

Telekom Austria managed to turn a net profit last year despite revenues continuing their decline.

Telefonica UK is to sell its O2 and BE consumer broadband and fixed-line telephony business to British Sky Broadcasting Group.

Europe’s second largest operator by revenue made a loss of €5.2 billion loss last year due to charges linked to its October acquisition of US wireless operator MetroPCS.

Telefónica claimed 2012 was a key year in its attempts to turn the company round.