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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.

Telefónica taps TOA to transform its field management service

Telefónica has selected TOA Technologies’ field service management solution to manage its worldwide field technician workforce.

A-L trumpets China Telecom and Tunisie Telecom VDSL2 vectoring trials

Alcatel-Lucent has announced it has completed successful VDSL2 vectoring trials with China Telecom and Tunisie Telecom.

Ericsson seals deal for Microsoft's Mediaroom

Ericsson has secured a deal to acquire Microsoft's internet TV division Mediaroom for an undisclosed sum as it looks to take a leading role in the IPTV market.

Virgin Media signs up O2 to deliver its London Underground Wi-Fi service

Virgin Media has signed up O2 as a wholesale partner for its Wi-Fi service on the London Underground, the two firms have announced.

Apps – a “multi-billion-dollar growth market” – continue rapid rise

The scale at which consumers across the world are increasingly turning to apps has been laid bare by the latest research.

Alcatel-Lucent heads to the cloud and SDN for new revenues

Alcatel-Lucent is betting that software defined networking will help to boost its flagging financial performance.

Huawei confirms 2012 growth and outlines future plans

Huawei confirmed rising revenues and profits and forecast a compound annual growth rate of 10 percent over the next five years as telecom networks strive to meet the requirements of ubiquitous connectivity.

FT-Orange first to benefit from Facebook Home in Europe

FT-Orange is the big operator winner in Europe from the launch of Facebook Home, but concerns remain about what it might mean both for them and their rivals moving forward.

Orange Business Services extends deal with SGS

Orange Business Services has agreed a five-year deal to continue providing cloud-based corporate messaging services to inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS.