Press reports about ongoing negotiations between Microsoft and OpenAI have intensified in recent weeks. How much does that matter for investors in Microsoft? In this note, we lay out our understanding of the current agreement, outline what is publicly reported about ongoing negotiations, and we provide our perspective on the situation.
After launching 5-year price guarantee plans in April, Comcast has now announced some tweaks to plans that are discounted for one year, and to rack rates. These announcements are less meaningful than the 5-year plans, though they continue to inch gradually in the right direction. Our quick thoughts in this brief note.
The three largest mobile telecom operators in the USA - Verizon, T-Mobile USA, and AT&T - continue to perform well. IBM's performance also looks solid. Notable was the strong EBITDA performance for all three mobile telecom operators. We think the notes with a duration of c.4 years look attractive on a spread basis, while the steepness of the spread curve looks healthy. Furthermore, the Euro notes of T-Mobile US with a somewhat longer duration look attractive.
Capex ROI is the trending question these days, but what does it actually mean? In a “replatforming”, capex are enablers of revenue growth and productivity enhancements, as long as they are the foundation for a good “right to make money” (a defensible competitive advantage) and meet good demand. Our “Special Replatforming Theory” looks at how it has been at play for a decade already at hyperscalers, and how we expect the next 10 years to play out, with AI bringing an even more capital-intensive...
New “Verizon Frontline Verified” partner - Semtech Semtech AirLink XR60 5G router supports the Verizon Frontline Network Slice BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced that several products from Semtech, formerly Sierra Wireless, have achieved “Verizon Frontline Verified” status. This includes the which supports the recently-launched Verizon Frontline Network Slice. The AirLink® XR60 5G Router is military-grade and delivers high-performance 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with intelligent hot failover to help maintain mission-critical commun...
Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia WHEELING, W.Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in localized areas. Multiple fatalities and extensive damage to roads, bridges, buildings and homes have been reported. Thousands were left without power and the National Guard has been mobilized to support local emergency operations. In response to this disaster, Verizon is ...
Verizon Business wins multisite private 5G contract fueling a multibillion dollar regeneration project What you need to know: Verizon Business, in collaboration with Nokia, will deliver multiple Verizon Private 5G Networks to industrial campuses across the Thames Freeport, one of the UK’s busiest maritime logistics and manufacturing regions. The Thames Freeport is a designated UK “Free Trade Zone,” established to boost economic growth, create high-value jobs and attract global investment as part of a long-term effort to revive the UK’s River Thames Estuary region.Thames Freeport will use V...
Verizon, America’s Most Reliable 5G Network, Launches Industry-Leading, AI Powered Customer Experience Innovations Leads Most Significant Transformation Across Stores, Support and Digital Services with AI powering more personalized experiences NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced its most significant customer experience transformation, designed to empower customers with easier, more personalized support. This evolution, a key component of Verizon's multi-year consumer strategy, introduces immediate and ongoing enhancements across customer care, digital ser...
Verizon establece un nuevo estándar en la experiencia del cliente Lanza la transformación más significativa en tiendas, soporte y servicios digitales NUEVA YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon anunció hoy su transformación más significativa en la experiencia del cliente, diseñada para brindarles a los clientes un soporte más fácil y personalizado. Esta evolución, un componente clave de la estrategia del consumidor multianual de Verizon, introduce mejoras inmediatas y continuas en la atención al cliente, los servicios digitales y tiendas minoristas, liderando la industria en t...
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