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Iridium Communications, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota successfully transmitted a voice message via Iridium NTN Direct, demonstrating global connectivity for IoT applications. The test used a Toyota vehicle with Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM and Iridium's satellite network, supported by Fraunhofer's AI-based codec. The companies aim to offer commercial availability in Q4 2026, extending connectivity beyond terrestrial networks.

Elliott Management acquired a large stake in Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), advocating for increased buybacks and opposing a full merger with T-Mobile. The company reported 4.4% revenue growth in Q2 2026, with adjusted EPS up 13%. Analysts rate DTEGY a 'Strong Buy' with a $41.54 target price, implying 27% upside. T-Systems, its IT subsidiary, is seen as a potential value driver.

Deutsche Telekom partners with Codesphere to integrate multicloud environments in its T Cloud ecosystem. The platform will connect sovereign, hyperscaler, and on-premises infrastructures, allowing flexible workload deployment. This benefits regulated industries like healthcare, banking, and public authorities. The companies plan to focus on high-compute, sovereignty-sensitive workloads in initial projects.

Deutsche Telekom launched two AI platforms: T-AI Agent Plattform for SMEs, based on n8n's tech, and T-AI Agentic Hub for enterprises and public sector. Both aim to automate business-critical operations.

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, and Telefonica are in early talks to form a consortium to bid on EU satellite spectrum for direct-to-mobile services, according to Bloomberg. The EU plans to reserve 2 GHz airwaves for local operators, aiming to boost sovereign satellite capabilities. No final decisions have been made. The EU's IRIS² satellite array, led by the European Commission and including SES SA, Eutelsat, and HispaSat, is Europe's response to Starlink.

TelecomTV's inaugural AI-Native Telco Index evaluates 56 telecom operators, identifying nine as 'AI Vanguard' frontrunners. The report assesses progress in AI-native transformation across four dimensions. AT&T, China Mobile, and seven others are named as leaders, while SK Telecom is categorized as a 'Strategic Accelerator'. The index is part of the AI-Native Telco Accelerator (ANTA) initiative.

Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake in Deutsche Telekom and is urging the company to abandon plans for a potential merger with its U.S. subsidiary, T-Mobile US. The activist investor wants Deutsche Telekom to focus on shareholder value, including larger share buybacks. Deutsche Telekom shares rose over 2% following the news, reaching around €29.03. The company has increased its 2026 buyback program to €5 billion. The proposed merger faces political and regulatory hurdles in both Germ

Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY) shares rose 2% after Elliott Investment Management reportedly took a stake and opposed a potential T-Mobile US merger. Elliott seeks alternatives like larger share buybacks. Deutsche Telekom owns 54% of T-Mobile. The market reacted positively to Elliott's involvement as a potential catalyst for changes.

Elliott Management opposes Deutsche Telekom's merger plans with T-Mobile US, preferring share buybacks. Deutsche Telekom, which owns 53% of T-Mobile, is studying a new holding company. The merger faces political hurdles in Germany and the U.S. Deutsche Telekom shares rose over 2% to 29.03 euros after the news.

Deutsche Telekom plans leadership changes, including CFO Dr. Christian Illek's departure in 2027 and Dhananjay Mirchandani's appointment as successor. Jan Hofmeyr and Mladen Mitic will join the Board of Management, focusing on technology and product management.