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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.

Regulatory authority weighs in to replace Turkcell directors

The Capital Markets Board of Turkey, the regulatory and supervisory authority in charge of the country’s securities markets, has stepped in to move on three directors at Turkcell.

UK telecoms recruitment is “booming”

The telecoms sector in the UK is hiring new staff at the fastest rate for nearly eight years, according to a new survey.

Skype at risk of criminal offence charge in France

The French regulator has announced that it has informed the public prosecutor in Paris about Skype’s failure to declare itself as an operator.

Vodafone loses top spot as European telcos slump in brand value index

Vodafone has been knocked off the top spot in the table of the most valuable telecoms brands, according to the annual ranking by consultancy Brand Finance.

Telenor acquires mobile coupon company

Telenor has announced the acquisition of start-up Liquid Barcodes as it looks to expand its mobile coupon strategy.

ST-Ericsson CEO Didier Lamouche resigns

The president and CEO of semiconductor vendor ST-Ericsson has resigned to pursue other opportunities, it has been announced.

Ericsson claims 4G LTE market lead as it signs MetroPCS core network deal

Ericsson has revealed a range of in house data about its market share as it announced a major network deal with MetroPCS.

Telecom Italia reveals €1.6 billion loss for 2012

Telecom Italia has revealed it recorded a loss of €1.6 billion last year after making a €4 billion writedown.

EC drops investigation into mobile standards development by Europe’s operators

A year after querying the nature of meetings between Europe’s big five operators about the development of mobile standards, the European Commission has announced that it has closed its preliminary investigation.