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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.

KPN announces €4 billion rights issue to prop up ailing business

KPN has announced a €4 billion rights issue after seeing sales and profits fall in 2012.

Portugal Telecom and Powa sign m-payments partnership deal

Portugal Telecom is to bring m-payment services to small businesses after signing a deal with online merchandising specialist Powa.

Ericsson pleased with a profitable 2012

Ericsson recorded a promising end of year financial report as it was thankful to the US and Africa for growth.

TeliaSonera CEO quits after Uzbekistan review

Lars Nyberg, the president and CEO of TeliaSonera, has decided to step down from his position at the operator, following a review of allegations surrounding the company's dealings in Uzbekistan six years ago.

BT sees profits jump amid falling revenues

BT managed to lift its profits by seven percent in the final quarter of last year, despite reporting a drop in its revenues.

TeliaSonera sees profits and job cuts on the rise

TeliaSonera has posted a rise in net profits for both the fourth quarter of 2012 and last year as a whole, but at a price.

BT lands network deal with UAE bank

BT has announced a deal with a major Middle East bank which will see it provide networked IT services to the financial company.

Nokia commits millions to venture capital arm

Nokia has announced it is committing €185 million to its venture capital arm Nokia Growth Partners.

FT-Orange and SFR announce 4G LTE roll outs

France Telecom-Orange and rival SFR have announced new 4G LTE roll outs in Paris.