Analysys Mason Podcast

The unwinding of European joint ventures and its impact on consolidation

Europe’s telecoms market is shifting again with the unwinding of the joint ventures owning VodafoneZiggo, VodafoneThree and MasOrange.
In this podcast, Charles Murray and Tom Rebbeck discuss what these moves tell us about the next phase of European mobile consolidation. They explore how JV unwinds sit alongside 4-to-3 mergers, what they mean for market structure, and whether they can support the EU’s ambition to build stronger European champions.
The discussion builds on the themes raised in this article. 
To learn more about our work in this area, explore Analysys Mason’s expertise in mobile consolidation.

Space sovereignty starts with access

Space sovereignty is being reshaped by an urgent consideration: what must nations and operators own, and what can they reliably access through trusted partnerships?
This podcast explores the commercial and strategic forces driving decisions across multi-orbit systems and national space ambitions. With insights from our Space experts Dallas Kasaboski, Alex Clark and Christopher Baugh, it offers a timely look at the factors that matter most in sovereign access to space.
Learn more about our related programmes:Defence and Sovereign Space
Satellite Manufacturing and Launch

What should towercos expect from 6G?

In this episode, Analysys Mason partners Alessandro Ravagnolo and Caroline Gabriel discuss impending 6G deployments and the implications for towercos in the early 2030s. Topics of debate include:
What do we know about 6G so far, and when will it become a reality?
How will 6G differ from 5G, and will it address some of the challenges of 5G for towercos?
How soon do towercos need to start planning for 6G?
Which spectrum and antenna technologies will be central to 6G?
Will 6G drive a significant new wave of operator spending on cell sites?
How will 6G affect master services agreement (MSA) renewal negotiations in the next few years?
Explore our related content:https://www.analysysmason.com/featured-topic/communications-infrastructure/ https://www.analysysmason.com/research/content/data-set/6g-rd-tracker-rma18/

Mobile consolidation in APAC: scale, spectrum and regulation

In this episode, Analysys Mason experts Tom Rebbeck, Dion Teo and Ismael Moreno-Gomez explore the growing momentum behind mobile consolidation in Asia–Pacific (APAC).
They discuss:
- recent mobile mergers across APAC- why crowded markets are driving consolidation- where future activity could emerge- how regulators are weighing competition and investment- what operators should consider before pursuing a deal.
The discussion highlights that consolidation can unlock significant value for operators, investors and governments – but only if the deal thesis is carefully tested and the regulatory, commercial and technical realities are aligned from the start.
Learn more about how we support operators, investors and lenders with mobile consolidation. Get in touch to speak with one of our experts.

Why telecoms operators need to look beyond EBITDA for business divisions

In this podcast Analysys Mason’s experts discuss why lower EBITDA margins for business divisions may not indicate poor performance, and they explore some of the alternative measures that telecoms operators should consider instead.
For more information, please see our related articles: Operators need new profitability metrics to measure the real value of diverse business groups and Comcast Business continues to excel, but may need to accept EBITDA dilution as the price of growth.

Amazon makes its (long-expected) entry into satellite D2D with its USD11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Amazon aims to leverage Globalstar's spectrum assets and device compatibility to capture the growing opportunity of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services.
This Analysys Mason podcast examines the tech giant's acquisition of Globalstar from multiple strategic angles, with a focus on space spectrum, the potential for D2D services and the impact on mobile network operators (MNOs).
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Transformation unlocks the real value in mobile consolidation

In this episode, two of Analysys Mason's leading experts, Tom Rebbeck and Paul Jevons, explore mobile consolidation through the lens of transformation and value creation. They focus on what it takes to turn deals into real results. 
They discuss: 
why value is often won or lost in the integration strategy long before the deal closes  
how weak assumptions on cost, timelines and resources undermine transformation outcomes  
why governance, leadership alignment and stakeholder management are critical to delivery  
how to balance quick wins with complex, long-term system and data integration  
what operators, competitors and suppliers should be doing at every stage of the deal lifecycle  
If consolidation is on your horizon, listen to this episode and discover what it takes to deliver real transformation and value in practice – from day one through to full integration. 
Learn more about how we support operators, investors and lenders with mobile consolidation. 
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Mobile consolidation is easy to model - but far harder to deliver

Mobile operator consolidation is often straightforward to model, but far more complex to deliver in practice. In this episode, two of Analysys Mason’s experts, Charles Murray and Caroline Gabriel, explore what really determines success in mobile operator mergers.
They discuss: - why network synergies are often overestimated - why IT systems and organisational culture create the greatest risks - how deals can be set up for success from day one. If consolidation is on your agenda, this episode highlights the key factors that operators, investors and lenders need to get right. Learn more about how we support operators, investors and lenders through mobile consolidation.Get in touch to speak with one of our experts.