Telecommunications

For the first time, the telecoms industry in Europe is achieving the long-awaited market consolidation. Yet the joy is often short-lived. A concentrated market attracts newcomers.

Deutsche Telekom has acquired the media rights to the biggest World Cup package of all time, for next year's tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Telekom expects strong interest in sub-licences, and wants to build on its commercial success with UEFA Euro 2024.