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10 years of cheap money and low inflation is coming to an end. This is having strong effects on the investment and dealmaking environment – no more so than in connectivity, where fixed networks are proving an attractive target, especially as indebted telcos look to raise cash through divestments. Here is a rundown of seven of the most important connectivity and telco deals in Europe this year – what they’re worth, what they involve, and what they mean for the industry.

TIM’s board of directors, under the chairmanship of Salvatore Rossi, confirms that it has examined the final non-binding offers received for the acquisition of its NetCo company.

The heavy weights of the global connectivity landscape took to the stage on day 1 of International Telecoms Week, facilitated by the ITW Global Leaders Forum (GLF).

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted TIM a €360 million loan, with a partial SACE guarantee, for the development its 5G network expansion in Italy.

TIM has grown is presence in the cybersecurity market with the acquisition TS-Way, an Italian company that specialise in prevention and analysis services for cyber threat intelligence.

Telecom Italia is bracing itself for an improved bid from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for its fixed-line unit.

Five of Europe’s biggest mobile operators said today that they plan to deploy open RAN networks from 2025, following trials.

TIM had “better-than-expected results” for 2022, the former Telecom Italia said last night.

TIM confirms that it has received a non-binding offer for a stake in its fixed-line network from US investment firm KKR.

TIM has agreed a partnership with AST SpaceMobile with the aim to increase the scope of mobile connectivity and bring 4G coverage to remote areas in Brazil.

Sparkle has launched its enterprise voice suite, described as a comprehensive set of global telephony services for business customers with multinational needs.

Ericsson has been selected by TIM to provide its 5G network core.

Sparkle, the international wholesale arm of TIM, has a new CEO. Enrico Maria Bagnasco takes over from Elisabetta Romano, though Romano “maintains her role as board director”, said Sparkle last night.

TIM is wanting to stimulate innovative solutions for smart cities by running a competition to identify the best solutions for the cities of the future.

The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) has established an open fixed access networks subgroup, which is a collaboration between major industry players across telecoms including Telefonica, TIM and Vodafone.

A group of 16 telcos have called on Big Tech to share the costs of telecom networks citing the rising costs associated with energy crisis and EU climate goals.

TIM, the former Telecom Italia, has given Elisabetta Romano, CEO of its international arm, Sparkle, an extra job.

TIM has united with two other leading Italian companies and a state bank to claim rights to supply cloud solutions and services to the government.

Telecom Italia is reportedly ready to part ways with its fixed network assets as it looks to cut its substantial debt.

Ericsson and Telecom Italia (TIM) have successfully tested 5G network slicing at Comau’s headquarters in Turin, Italy.

Google confirms the opening of its new Google Cloud region in Milan, in partnership with TIM.

Telecom Italia is seeking around US$21.5 billion for its landline network according to reports.

Telecom Italia (TIM) has signed an agreement with state investor CDP to combine its fixed network assets with Open Fiber.

Sparkle, the international operations unit of TIM, has set up its first point of presence (PoP) in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.