Deutsche Bank
June 3, 2026
Daily Fibre European Telecommunications Update
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Deutsche Bank updates its telecom outlook for 2026, highlighting regulatory hurdles in the French SFR deal and intensifying 5G FWA competition in the UK. The report also notes a macro shift toward higher yields and inflation, which presents headwinds for leveraged tower assets.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Discussions on the SFR acquisition by the Orange-led consortium are shifting toward employee retention, with regulatory reviews potentially lasting 18 months.
- 2.Deutsche Bank global GDP growth expectations for 2026 have been trimmed to 3.0%, while CPI forecasts have risen to 3.8%.
- 3.The UK telecommunications market is entering a period of intense competition as Vodafone/Three (VodafoneThree) aggressive 5G FWA pricing targets fixed network providers like BT Openreach.
Table of Contents
- KEY EVENTS THIS WEEK
- FRENCH TELCOS / ORANGE
- EU TEL
- TELENOR
- UK TEL
- SES
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Authors
Robert Grindle, Ph.D.John KaridisKeval Khiroya, CFARoshan Ranjit, CFA
Securities
BT/AORADTVODTEL.OLSES
Themes
Consolidation and M&A Regulatory Hurdles5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) as DisruptorMacroeconomic Headwinds and Interest Rate Sensitivity
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificFranceUnited KingdomBangladesh