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Keep up with all the latest news affecting European telcos from regulation and financial results to developments in network sharing, billing and innovative new content.

Belgacom opts for Alcatel-Lucent’s core IP routers

Alcatel-Lucent has won a deal to supply its core IP router to Belgacom.

KPN's capital-raising plans backed by Carlos Slim's America Movil

KPN has moved a step closer to reaching its goal of raising €4 billion in equity capital after winning the support of its major shareholder.

Telefónica and Sprint combine to push mobile advertising

Telefónica Digital and US-based operator Sprint have announced a partnership focused on growing scale in the mobile advertising space.

FT-Orange profits plunge after "particularly turbulent" year

FT-Orange saw profits nosedive by 71 percent, to €1.1 billion, last year after it was hit by impairment charges of €1.8 billion.

NSN replaces CFO, confirms Docomo 4G LTE deal

Nokia Siemens Networks has replaced its chief financial officer with immediate effect.

Five operators successful as UK’s 4G auction pulls in less than expected

The UK’s top five operators were all successful in their bid to acquire 4G LTE spectrum, but the overall amount raised was below initial expectations.

FT-Orange signs deal with Fujitsu to offer smartphones to elderly

FT-Orange has teamed up with Fujitsu as the Japan-based IT giant launches one of its first smartphones outside of its home market.

BT rolls out white label WiFi to Barclays branches

BT has announced plans to roll out WiFi as a white label service to branches of Barclays Bank in the UK.

EE results disappoint on back of 4G LTE launch

EE claimed “solid early momentum” for take-up of its 4G LTE roll out, but overall revenues declined as the UK-based operator unveiled its latest financial results.