Tag: Telecommunications

ΟΤΕ: Προσαρμοσμένα κέρδη 445,2 εκατ. ευρώ στο 9μηνο – Αύξηση 5,5%

Σε περίπου €450 εκατ. η συνολική αμοιβή προς τους μετόχους για το 2024 – Μέρισμα €0,71 ανά μετοχή, είναι αυξημένο κατά 23% σε σχέση με το 2023 – Μεταξύ €600-€610 εκατ. οι επενδύσεις φέτος – Ρεκόρ προσθηκών στους συνδρομητές τηλεόρασης

Orange Revenue Rises, Key Earnings Metric Returns to Growth in France

Orange  reported a rise in revenue for the fourth quarter and returned to growth in a key earnings metric in France for the year as a whole.

SoftBank Posts Quarterly Loss, Gears Up for Giant AI Project

SoftBank Group reported a quarterly loss, partly due to the weakness in its technology funds business, as it geared up for a giant artificial-intelligence infrastructure project with ChatGPT maker OpenAI and other partners.

Intel Loses AI Chief to Nokia. The Stock Is Rising.

The head of Intel’s artificial-intelligence operations is leaving to take the top job at Nokia, just months after former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger abruptly retired from the company.

Vodafone Shares Fall After Revenue Declines in Biggest Market

Vodafone Group shares fell after the company reported a sharp revenue decline in Germany, its biggest market, reflecting the impact from a TV law change in the country and a more competitive environment.

SoftBank, OpenAI to Offer AI Services in Japan

SoftBank Group and ChatGPT maker OpenAI plan to team up to offer artificial-intelligence services, initially targeting Japanese businesses to lay the groundwork for potential expansion worldwide. SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said Monday that the company will assign 1,000 employees this year to the joint venture, SB OpenAI Japan, to kick-start its sales and engineering work.

SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI

SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, which would make it the startup’s top backer, CNBC has confirmed.

Tele2 to Reduce Workforce Despite Net Profit Rise

Tele2 said it plans to reduce its workforce as part of its cost-reduction strategy despite reporting higher net profit for the fourth quarter on sustained growth across operations.

T-Mobile Earnings Beat Projections on Mobile Subscriber Gains

T-Mobile US Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ projections, benefiting from continued growth in wireless subscribers and home interest customers.

AT&T’s bundled 5G, fiber plans boost holiday-quarter subscriptions

AT&T’s fourth-quarter wireless subscriber growth surpassed expectations on Monday, fueled by strong demand for its discounted premium plans combining 5G mobile with high-speed fiber data services.

Verizon Tops Wall Street Estimates With Mobile, Broadband Gains

Verizon Communications Inc. reported fourth-quarter financial results that beat analysts’ estimates, including gains in new mobile-phone and broadband customers.

Σταθερά τα μερίδια των τηλεπικοινωνιακών παρόχων

Χωρίς ουσιαστική μεταβολή παραμένουν τα μερίδια αγοράς των τριών τηλεπικοινωνιακών παρόχων, OTE, Vodafone και Nova, αν και η κινητικότητα των καταναλωτών (φορητότητα των τηλεφωνικών αριθμών) αυξάνεται.

AST SpaceMobile Announces Agreement for Long-Term Access to up to 45 MHz of Premium Lower Mid-Band Spectrum in the United States for Direct-to-Device Satellite Applications

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced an agreement for long-term access to up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States for direct-to-device satellite applications.

Swisscom Cuts Earnings Guidance on Early Closing of Vodafone Italia Deal

The transaction—which will merge Swisscom’s Italian subsidiary Fastweb and Vodafone’s operations—closed on Dec. 31

Trump, SoftBank CEO announce $100 billion US investment, in echo of 2016 event

 President-elect Donald Trump, with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his side, announced on Monday that SoftBank would invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years in what would be a boost to the U.S. economy.

Softbank CEO and Trump to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to President-elect Donald Trump’s residence Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC’s Sara Eisen.

T-Mobile announces $14 bln share buyback program

U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile said on Friday it would buy back as much as $14 billion worth of shares by 2025 end as part of its previously stated plan to return up to $50 billion over the next three years to shareholders

Vodafone’s £15 Billion Deal Opens Door to European Consolidation

Vodafone Group Plc won approval for a deal to create the UK’s biggest mobile phone company in a major milestone for European telecommunications operators, opening the door for a potential wave of consolidation that would allow the industry to rebuild.

AT&T expects over $18 billion in free cash flow in 2027, driven by 5G and fiber expansion

AT&T expects its free cash flow to be more than $18 billion in 2027, the company said on Tuesday as it detailed a three-year vision for the business to expand its 5G and fiber services across the United States.

Νεμπής (ΟΤΕ): Μέρισμα στα ίδια ή και καλύτερα επίπεδα από πέρυσι

Στα ίδια επίπεδα ή και παραπάνω θεωρεί ότι θα κρατηθεί το μέρισμα προς τους μετόχους από τα κέρδη του 2024 του ΟΤΕ ο νέος πρόεδρος και CEO του ομίλου Κώστας Νεμπής.