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The article focuses on the telecommunication (telecom) industry in Europe in 2013. It comments on the possible acquisitions of cable-television company Kabel Deutschland by mobile phone operator Vodafone and mentions that cable companies and telecoms are invading each other's markets. It mentions that mobile companies that lack fast broadband networks are forced to rent from incumbents and talks about the potential expansion of U.S. telecom AT&T into European markets through acquisitions.

The article offers information on the report, Superfast Broadband: Catch up if you can, issued by Arthur D. Little Inc. and Exane BNP Paribas. According to analysts of the report, cable operators in Europe have the lowest cost to upgrade their access network to superfast broadband. The report also concluded that the incumbent operators and altnets confront a challenge to make returns on their investment in fibre networks over the next ten years, but they cannot afford to slow down deployments.

The article focuses on increasing trend of acquisition of cable companies by the telecommunication companies like Vodafone and British Telecom in Europe as of December 2014. Topics discussed include acquisitions by Liberty Global, the largest cable operator in Europe, opportunities for telecommunication companies related to consolidation in France, Spain and Greece and growing competition in the industry.

The article announces that the technology consortium of Europe's cable operators Cable Europe Labs has recruited 14 international cable operators in Europe as of August 13, 2013 including CableLabs. It informs that the addition of CableLabs to the consortium would expand its operations across Europe. It further informs that CableLabs became part of the consortium after they signed a memorandum understanding to collaborate on technical initiatives two years ago.

The article reports on the extension of the services agreement signed between software and services company Jacada Inc. and a major cable operator in Europe. Particular focus is given to the implication of the extended agreement for Jacada. Remarks from Guy Yair, co-chief executive officer at Jacada, regarding the partnership deal are included.

The article focuses on the approval of the decision of investors to support cable names and avoid retail ones in Europe, based on a leveraged credit report from Fitch published on December 22, 2011. The maturity date of about 200 billion euros of leveraged loans is between 2013 and 2016. It mentions a significant gap in deleveraging prospects between defensive and cyclical credits. The implication of the more than 3% free cashflow (FCF) on the retail names is also noted.

Estonian operator Starman claims the first 10G Ethernet passive optical network in Europe [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the revenue increase of European cable television companies by more than 7% to $22.3 billion in 2008. It cites that global media research company Screen Digest has compiled the figures which are more than double the $10.3 billion recorded in 2000. It also notes the cable accounts for 58% of all pay television (TV) homes in Europe.

The article reports on the increase of the cable industry's revenues in Europe. The revenues increased by over 7% to €18 billion in 2008 and this was attributed by Cable Europe to a sharply increased demand for digital television, Internet broadband and telephony services. Industrial analysis by Screen Digest revealed that digital television subscriptions of the European cable industry, rose by 33% from 13.5 million to 18 million, representing 29% of all cable TV subscriptions in Europe.

The article reports on the analysis of Mobile TV Group subscription around the globe for the next five years by market analyst Datamonitor. Datamonitor said the number of mobile broadcast TV subscribers is expected to grow from a mere 4.4 million to about 156 million by the end of 2012. Yet, the author said that as it is highlighted that this will be the next big thing, there are many obstacles to be overcome. Asia Pacific region will have the largest subscription base followed by Europe.