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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.

MTS calls two EGMs as it acquires broadband provider

Russia-based mobile operator MTS has called two shareholder EGMs early next year to discuss a range of issues.

Like: Telenor to enable customers without the internet to access Facebook

Telenor has formed a partnership with start-up apps provider U2opia Mobile that aims to bring Facebook to subscribers who don’t have internet connectivity.

Alcatel-Lucent trials private-to-public WiFi and launches new backhaul offerings

Alcatel-Lucent has announced plans to expand its trial to use residential WiFi connections as public hotspots alongside enhancements to its mobile backhaul portfolio.

T-Systems launches Germany's biggest data centre

T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom's enterprise arm, has announced it is to build a new data centre in order to meet the growth in demand for its cloud services.

France Telecom-Orange cuts dividend as revenue decline continues

France Telecom-Orange has become the latest European operator to cut its dividend after Q3 results showed revenues fell once again.

EE reports falling revenues ahead of 4G launch

EE's Q3 financial results revealed the operator is experiencing falling mobile services revenues as it prepares for its 4G launch next week.

Vodafone extends M-Pesa service with HomeSend deal

Vodafone has announced it is extending its secure mobile money transfer service to more countries.

Telenor and Google Play launch direct operator billing

Telenor’s Android customers in Sweden can now pay for Google apps and games via their phone bill.

Telenor on track for a good 2012

Telenor has revised its full year forecast down slightly despite an encouraging Q3 performance.