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Vodafone does fixed line broadband
News In Germany, one of Vodafone's key markets, the operator has its own fixed line unit, a result of the Mannesmann acquisition. He said in a research note: "The regulatory and commercial conditions in the UK are now more favourable than ever to a... [11 Sep 2006]
"Fat-pipe champion" in as chairman at EasyNet
News The changes will also see Klaus Esser, ex-CEO of German telco Mannesmann, leave the board. Business ISP EasyNet has managed to bag the former-CEO of ICL Keith Todd to be its new chairman of the board. [27 Mar 2002]
Vodafone to axe 1,000 management jobs
News Vodafone's workforce has risen dramatically by 30,000 in recent months through the acquisitions of Mannesmann AG form Germany, Airtel SA form Spain and a fat stake in Japan Telecom and its wireless division, J-phone. [15 Oct 2001]
Hong Kong phone giant denies Vodafone rumours
News Hutchison came into the shares after Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom respectively purchased its offshoots, Mannesmann and Voicestream. Hutchison made a £2.5bn provision in its first half to account for the crash of the telco stocks and is also... [24 Aug 2001]
Wheels come off Trafficmaster's German alliance
News Through a joint company, Mannesmann Passo, the German telco was supposed to build a network over 8,000km of autobahn to install Trafficmaster's traffic detection technology. However, a spokesman for Trafficemaster says the company is now in... [14 Mar 2001]
German telco chiefs face criminal prosecution
News Klaus Esser, former CEO of Mannesmann, is being investigated over claims he gave the green light to Vodafone's £113bn takeover last year after the board was offered a massive £32m redundancy payout. Esser had vehemently opposed the takeover... [13 Mar 2001]
Bertelsmann negotiates to rent UMTS network
News The company is in discussions with every German player except Mannesmann-Vodafone. Teaming up with a telco means we can gain the advantage of their technology. The Bertelsmann spokesman declined to explain why this telco was being excluded. [29 Nov 2000]
BT and Vivendi declare a truce of sorts
News The Tribunal said the acquisition of 50 per cent of Mannesmann's shares in Cegetel by Vivendi was contrary to the Shareholders Agreement and ordered the company not to carry out the acquisition. Peter Bonfield, CEO at BT, and Jean-Marie Messier... [15 Nov 2000]
Speculation rises for France Telecom's Orange purchase
News According to reports in La Tribune, Orange owners Mannesmann will ask for between FF300bn to FF400bn (£28bn to £37bn) for its British mobile phone arm. France Telecom is expected to announce plans to buy British mobile phone operator Orange... [24 May 2000]
This time in '99: Vodafone-Airtouch faces shareholder vote
News In Germany, AirTouch is a member of the consortium running Mannesmann Mobilfunk - the country's largest mobile group with 40 per cent market share - whereas Vodafone backs the unprofitable E-Plus network. [22 May 2000]
Mannesmann acquisition given green-light by EU
News UK mobile operator Vodafone AirTouch has received conditional clearance from the EU for the $180bn acquisition of German company Mannesmann. Vodafone will have to sell Orange, the UK mobile operator bought by Mannesmann last year, and will also... [12 Apr 2000]
DT announces unmetered Internet access
News Soon the largest ISPs will be the mobile operators," he added, and said the presence of Vodafone in the German market through Mannesmann's network will spur the growth of mobile Internet offerings. Europe's largest telco will charge no more than... [14 Feb 2000]
Mannesmann caves in to Vodafone bid
News The Mannesmann management board was swayed by Vodafone CEO, Chris Gent offering their shareholders an extra five shares for every share in the German telco they held. The Mannesmann management board has agreed to a takeover by UK mobile... [04 Feb 2000]
Vodafone weakens Mannesmann resolve
News Mannesmann is reportedly coming round to the idea of a takeover by Vodafone, according to the latest US reports. Vodafone has until next Monday to secure a majority of Mannesmann shares. According to a story in the New York Times, which quoted... [01 Feb 2000]
Vodafone tempts Mannesmann with increased bid
News Vodafone AirTouch has said it may consider raising its $150bn bid for Mannesmann if the board recommends a friendly deal, otherwise Chris Gent, Vodafone's CEO, said the bid is final. However, Klaus Esser, Mannesmann chairman has previously said... [20 Jan 2000]
