Jim Casteele’s Post

Today marks an important milestone for Proximus Group, as we present our development strategy to our investors. It is with great pride that I share our ambitious vision for the future.    The acquisition of a majority stake in Route Mobile Limited is a true gamechanger to take our international segment to the next level and become one of the world leaders in the digital communications market. The combined expertise of our three international brands BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile is a key driver enabling us to generate new #growth.   From connecting customers around the world to engaging end-users while protecting our customers against fraud, together, we are now covering the entire digital communications value chain. In 2023, we've already connected 5 billion mobile subscribers and carried 50% of the world's data roaming. Looking ahead, our ambitions are strong. In the CpaaS sector, over the next three years, we aspire to serve the world's 50 largest companies, extend our coverage beyond 500+ direct MNO relationships, and become the preferred partner of choice for global system integrators.   These ambitions translate into robust financial goals. By 2026, we aim to achieve revenue of €2-2.5 billion and a direct margin of €600-650 million. Our guidance for the year 2024 has already been updated accordingly, increasing our EBITDA outlook growth from 1% to 2%.   I am very confident in our ability to deliver on our growth ambitions and grateful to have the opportunity to work together with our many talented teams across the entire globe.   Let's build the future together! 🚀 Read all details in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eMs4ntXe     #DigitalCommunications #ThinkPossible #bold2025 

📢 Exciting news for the Proximus Group today. 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Proximus completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Route Mobile Limited. This is a clear step forward in our strategy to become a worldwide #leader in digital communications and #digital identity. Over the past years, with our US-based affiliate Telesign, we have already established a significant presence in the #CPaaS and digital identity markets. The highly complementary capabilities of Telesign and Route Mobile from a product, customer, innovation, culture and geographic perspective, will allow us to reap the benefits of scale, generate shareholder value and grow faster as a global group. With this addition to the Proximus family, along with our global connectivity provider BICS, and Telesign, we will be able to provide our customers with even broader value propositions worldwide. 📌 More in-depth information on the transaction, synergy potential and vision for the Group’s international activities, will be shared in a dedicated webcast organized on June 3rd.  Read all details in our press release available here: https://lnkd.in/gMxjF_UJ #bold2025 #ThinkPossible

Unveiling the Proximus Group #Q22024 results today. 🌟 I am very pleased to report another outstanding performance, confirming the success of our #bold2025 strategy.     We have ended our second quarter with incredible commercial momentum: 40,000 new fiber customers, 24,000 new Postpaid mobile subscribers and 11,000 new internet customers! Huge thanks to all teams across our Group to make this possible!     On the strategic side, we have also achieved great achievements:  - International Growth : we finalized the acquisition of Route Mobile and signed a strategic partnership with Microsoft, enhancing our global digital communications footprint.  - Business Innovations : we have centralized our B2B IT activities into a dynamic new subsidiary Proximus NXT IT, to better serve professional customers. - Fiber Collaboration : we announced yesterday the collaboration with Wyre/Telenet to deploy fiber in Flanders. On top of that, we will increase Proximus ownership in Fiberklaar to 100%.    All this was topped by excellent financial results, encouraging us to revise our 2024 forecasts upwards: Domestic revenue: + 4,6% , Group EBITDA: + 5% and International direct margin: + 7%.     I’m very proud of our achievements, reflecting our focus on enhancing customer experience, expanding our superior networks, and offering top-notch products and services through our multi-brand approach. I’m also very excited for the future as we continue to drive #growth and #innovation for our local and international markets.     For a comprehensive look at our Q2 results, I invite you to read our detailed press release: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e83Qu8hF #bold2025 #FinancialResults  

In an interview with Capacity, Dimitrios Rizoulis of Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier discusses the company’s focus on innovation to navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5rghG7V #telecoms #connectivity #digitaltransformation

🏁 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝟱𝗚 𝗤𝗼𝗘 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 This is your last chance to evaluate your city's 5G network performance and help improve connectivity for citizens and businesses. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗨𝗫'𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝟱𝗚 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗤𝗼𝗘) 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Our initiative is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of 5G network quality across Europe, empowering cities to optimize their digital infrastructure. 🌍 Lead the future of connectivity in your city. By joining this campaign, you'll gain exclusive access to valuable insights on real 5G network performance, aligning your efforts with the goals of the Digital Decade 2030. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲? If you're a regulator, policymaker, or operator, this is your opportunity to position your city at the forefront of the digital transformation. ⏳ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Ensure your city is included in this leading European study, aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving quality of life for your citizens. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲? Exclusive access to real-time 5G performance data and insights. Strategic positioning as a leading city in digital transformation. Active contribution to a more competitive and innovative Europe in the telecommunications sector. 📍 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://lnkd.in/efgCsVkC #5GQoE #Connectivity #5GPerformance #DigitalDecade2030 #MedUXImpact

I will be speaking at Connected Britain in September. I always look forward to the Total Telecom events. They are fixed points in the annual sector calendar, where we can all get together and have meaningful debate as well as enjoying good old fashioned face-to-face conversations and networking - and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. This year, Connected Britain coincides with the planned go-live date for One Touch Switching (OTS), which is close to my heart having worked hard to get the new switching rules introduced and been a founding board member representing new infrastructure providers at TOTSCo until last month. Also this year, Ofcom has just launched the Telecoms Access Review (TAR), the direction of which will determine the commercial and regulatory landscape for the UK telecoms sector between 2026 - 2031. Government is in the process of reviewing economic regulation in the UK and we are expecting more from DSIT during the next few months, potentially strengthening the rules for transparency and accountability that Ofcom must comply with. Finally, many expect the next year or two to be very busy in relation to industry consolidation. That process could influence the structure of the sector as well the regulatory and competitive dynamics - all of which will feed into the TAR, that Ofcom will be working on between now and March 2026. So, in short, there will be lots to discuss and debate and no doubt also lots of hugs and smiles during this year's Connected Britain. #TOTSCO #ConnectedBritain #TAR #TOTSCo

Connected Britain 2024: In Review! We've published our latest article with highlights and thoughts from Connected Britain 2024. Chris Newall, Clarke Connect Sales and Strategy Director explores key takeaways and industry trends shaping the future of UK connectivity following a fantastic event featuring keynote speakers and exhibitors. 📌 At a Glance: Throughout discussions, some key subjects were apparent: ➡️ A Growing momentum in the deployment of cutting-edge 5G innovations and the opportunities for UK organisations to embrace the technology. ➡️ The continued drive for collaboration between public and private sectors in telecoms. ➡️ How Digital transformation, as a building block, can drive economic growth and the UK's readiness to embrace AI. ➡️ The provision of ubiquitous high speed connectivity for urban and rural communities alike. At Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect we're aligned with the industry's ongoing evolution and objectives and are proud to support initiatives driving connectivity across the UK. 💬 Also, Sir Chris Bryant, the UK's new Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms shared his vision for a connected Britain, and you can access the article and speech in full by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ePJFyZP7 #ConnectedBritain #Telecoms #Connectivity #5G #DigitalTransformation #FibreNetworks #TelecomSolutions #DigitalConnectivity #TelecomsInfrastructure

I always look forward to the Total Telecom events. They are fixed points in the annual sector calendar, where we can all get together and have meaningful debate as well as enjoying good old fashioned face-to-face conversations and networking - and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. This year, Connected Britain coincides with the planned go-live date for One Touch Switching (OTS), which is close to my heart having worked hard to get the new switching rules introduced and been a founding board member representing new infrastructure providers at TOTSCo until last month. Also this year, Ofcom has just launched the Telecoms Access Review (TAR), the direction of which will determine the commercial and regulatory landscape for the UK telecoms sector between 2026 - 2031. Government is in the process of reviewing economic regulation in the UK and we are expecting more from DSIT during the next few months, potentially strengthening the rules for transparency and accountability that Ofcom must comply with. Finally, many expect the next year or two to be very busy in relation to industry consolidation. That process could influence the structure of the sector as well the regulatory and competitive dynamics - all of which will feed into the TAR, that Ofcom will be working on between now and March 2026. So, in short, there will be lots to discuss and debate and no doubt also lots of hugs and smiles during this year's Connected Britain. #TOTSCO #ConnectedBritain #TAR #TOTSCo

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