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HOLD -Apple encryption stand highlights mobile operators' dilemma

* Apple's encryption stance questioned by mobile operators * Mobile operators balance users, regulators and states * Operators struggle with surging encrypted network traffic * Encryption challenges telco operators' big data ambitions By Eric Auchard BARCELONA, Feb 2

UPDATE 3-BT spared break-up but told to open up network by regulator

* Openreach infrastructure must be opened to rivals * BT dominance remains bone of contention * Break-up remains possible in future -regulator * BT shares up 3 pct (Adds further Ofcom, BT CEO comments, updates shares) By Paul Sandle LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - BT wi

2nd UPDATE: Rivals Disappointed As Ofcom Stops Short Of BT Split Up

'Brexit' risk raises the cost of sterling credit

By Laura Benitez LONDON, Feb 25 (IFR) - The risk of 'Brexit' has increased the cost of sterling funding for UK corporates by 50bp, according to JP Morgan, delivering a further setback to a sector struggling to compete with the more cost-effective euro market. Sterling investment-grade

UPDATE 2-Domestic strength helps Deutsche Telekom to beat forecasts

* German adjusted EBITDA up 4 pct * T-Mobile US reported strong figures this month * Shares seen up 1.3 pct, outperforming DAX (Adds detail on Germany, shares, analyst, outlook, rivals) By Georgina Prodhan BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom reported better than

Ofcom recommends overhauling BT rather than splitting it

LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - BT will have to open up more of its network to rivals and meet tougher targets on fixing faults, the regulator said, but it stopped short of recommending that Britain's biggest telecoms group should be split up. Ofcom said BT should reduce its grip on the network

REFILE-RPT-The great European telecoms M&A scramble is losing momentum

(Corrects typographical error in first paragraph, clarifies eighth paragraph to show deal would create biggest mobile operator) * Competition watchdogs taking tougher stance on telecoms M&A * Cross-border deals face multiple obstacles * Telecoms shares are reaching valuation pea

The great European telecoms M&A scramble is losing momentum

* Competition watchdogs taking tougher stance on telecoms M&A * Cross-border deals face multiple obstacles * Telecoms shares are reaching valuation peak -analyst By Mathieu Rosemain BARCELONA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The merger and acquisition activity that has characterised th

WINNERS & LOSERS SUMMARY: Housebuilding Sector Remains Buoyant

eServGlobal's HomeSend Expands Vodafone Agreement To New Markets

Vodafone Sets Conversion Price For Bonds At Slight Premium Of 217.30p (ALLISS)

BT ready to up network spend if regulator decides against split

BARCELONA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's BT said it would increase investment in superfast broadband, including more fibre to the home, if regulator Ofcom decides against forcing a break-up of the company. Ofcom is examining whether BT's networks arm Openreach should remain part of the group

Business Leaders Warn Brexit Would "Deter Investment, Threaten Jobs"

PRESS: Vodafone Chief Makes Final Appeal For BT Openreach Split - FT

Vodafone CEO talks up benefits of going Dutch with Liberty

BARCELONA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Vodafone underlined the benefits of the company's plan to work with Liberty Global in the Netherlands, an arrangement being closely watched by analysts and investors who hope the two firms will one day reach a wider deal. Vodafone was in