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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.

Ericsson and MegaFon agree M2M deal

Ericsson and MegaFon have struck a partnership deal to develop the market around M2M connectivity in Russia.

TDC profits despite "very fierce" competition

Third quarter results for TDC satisfied expectations, despite continued competition in the Danish telecommunications market, the company has claimed.

Eircom and Swisscom announce job cuts

Both eircom and Swisscom have announced plans to axe jobs, citing the need for greater operational efficiency in challenging markets.

Turk Telekom and A-L agree VDSL2 deal

Turk Telekom has signed a new agreement with Alcatel-Lucent that will see it adopt the vendor's VDSL2 technology for its broadband operations.

CWC launches Pay-TV service in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Cable & Wireless Communications has announced the launch of its own Pay-TV service in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

Europe first to get Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 smartphones

Nokia has announced that its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones are being delivered to operators and retail outlets in select countries this week.

4G LTE era begins in the UK with EE launch

Consumers in 11 cities across the UK will be able to get their hands on 4G LTE products and services from today, heralding a new era for mobile phone usage in the country.

BT launches GIPX hub in Singapore

BT has launched a new Global IP Exchange (GIPX) hub in Singapore to meet growing demand over its IP Exchange Platform.

Telenor appoints new Digital Services head

Norway-based Telenor has appointed Rolv-Erik Spilling as its executive vice president and head of digital services.