Deutsche Telekom

The {{Lang|de|Deutsche Bundespost|italic=no}} was the German federal government postal administration created in 1947 as a successor to the Reichspost. It was also the major telephone company in West Germany.

On 1 July 1989, as part of a post office reform, {{Lang|de|Deutsche Bundespost|italic=no}} was split into three entities, one being Deutsche Telekom. On 1 January 1995, as part of another reform, {{Lang|de|Deutsche Bundespost|italic=no}} Telekom became Deutsche Telekom AG, and was privatized in 1996. As such, it shares a common heritage with the other privatized {{Lang|de|Deutsche Bundespost|italic=no}} companies, Deutsche Post (DHL) and Deutsche Postbank.{{cite web|last=Rüdiger|first=Ariane|title=Die Geschichte der Deutschen Telekom (german)|date=16 March 2012|url=http://www.pcwelt.de/ratgeber/Geschichte-der-Deutschen-Telekom-Vom-Staatsbetrieb-zum-globalen-ITK-Player-3858276.html|publisher=PC Welt, Germany|access-date=16 December 2012|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028055247/https://www.pcwelt.de/ratgeber/Geschichte-der-Deutschen-Telekom-Vom-Staatsbetrieb-zum-globalen-ITK-Player-3858276.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last=Matthews|first=Christopher|url=https://business.time.com/2012/02/02/the-11-largest-ipos-in-u-s-history/slide/deutsche-telekom/|publisher=Time Inc.|title=The 11 Largest IPOs in U.S. History|access-date=16 December 2012|date=2 February 2012|archive-date=20 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520122623/http://business.time.com/2012/02/02/the-11-largest-ipos-in-u-s-history/slide/deutsche-telekom/|url-status=live}}

Deutsche Telekom was the monopoly Internet service provider (ISP) for Germany until its privatization in 1995, and the dominant ISP thereafter.{{cite book | title= Internet Entrepreneurship in Europe: Venture Failure and the Timing of Telecommunications Reform | first= Niko Marcel | last= Waesche | pages= [https://archive.org/details/internetentrepre0000waes/page/162 162]–164 | year= 2003 | publisher= Edward Elgar Publishing | isbn= 978-1-84376-135-8 | url= https://archive.org/details/internetentrepre0000waes| url-access= registration }} Until the early 21st century, Deutsche Telekom controlled almost all Internet access by individuals and small businesses in Germany, as they were one of the first German telecom units.

On 6 December 2001, Deutsche Telekom became the first official partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2001/m=12/news=deutsche-telekom-becomes-official-partner-2006-fifa-world-cup-germanyt-87244.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001230153/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2001/m=12/news=deutsche-telekom-becomes-official-partner-2006-fifa-world-cup-germanyt-87244.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 1, 2015|title=Deutsche Telekom becomes Official Partner of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™|publisher=fifa.com|access-date=30 September 2015|date=6 December 2001}}

On 1 January 2005, Deutsche Telekom implemented a new company structure. The two organizational business units of T-Com and T-Online were merged into the Broadband/Fixed Network (BBFN) strategic business unit (T-Online merged with parent Deutsche Telekom in 2006). It provides around 40 million narrowband lines, over 9 million broadband lines, and has 14 million registered Internet customers.

In 2008, the structure was changed again. T-Online was separated from Deutsche Telekom and merged with T-Com to form the new unit T-Home. In September 2010, Orange parent France Télécom and T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom merged their operations in the United Kingdom to create the largest mobile network in Britain, EE.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8243226.stm|title=BBC News - T-Mobile and Orange in UK merger|date=8 September 2009|access-date=30 November 2016|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040105/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8243226.stm|url-status=live}}

In April 2010, T-Mobile was merged with T-Home to form Telekom Deutschland GmbH. This unit now handles all products and services aimed at private customers. In October 2012, Deutsche Telekom and Orange created a 50-50% joint venture named BuyIn for regrouping their procurement operations and benefiting from economies of scale.{{cite web|url=http://www.buyin.pro/|title=Home - BuyIn|access-date=30 November 2016|archive-date=15 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215142750/https://www.buyin.pro/|url-status=live}}

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In April 2013, T-Mobile US and MetroPCS merged their operations in the United States.{{cite web|title=Deutsche Telekom to merge U.S. ops with MetroPCS|date=May 2013|url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4286622/t-mobile-us-metropcs-merger-complete-tmus|publisher=The Verge|access-date=26 July 2013|archive-date=11 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111224558/https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4286622/t-mobile-us-metropcs-merger-complete-tmus|url-status=live}} In February 2014, Deutsche Telekom acquired the remaining parts of its T-Mobile Czech Republic division for around €800 million. The size of the remaining stake was numbered at 40 percent.{{cite news| url= https://www.reuters.com/article/us-deutschetelekom-purchase-idUSBREA180P620140209| title= Deutsche Telekom buys remainder of T-Mobile Czech unit| work= Reuters| date= 9 February 2014| archive-date= 16 May 2021| access-date= 5 July 2021| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210516172627/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-deutschetelekom-purchase-idUSBREA180P620140209| url-status= live}}

In December 2014, it was announced that Deutsche Telekom were in talks with BT Group on the acquisition of EE, and part of the deal was to provide Deutsche Telekom a 12% stake and a seat on the board in the BT Group upon completion.{{cite news|title=BT in talks to buy mobile phone operator EE for £12.5bn|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/dec/15/bt-talks-mobile-phone-ee|access-date=16 December 2014|work=The Guardian|date=16 December 2014|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729233607/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/dec/15/bt-talks-mobile-phone-ee|url-status=live}}{{cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bt-returns-to-mobile-phones-with-125bn-takeover-of-ee-10024907.html | location=London | work=The Independent | first=Simon | last=Neville | title=BT returns to mobile phones with £12.5bn takeover of EE | date=5 February 2015 | archive-date=24 May 2022 | access-date=26 August 2017 | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bt-returns-to-mobile-phones-with-125bn-takeover-of-ee-10024907.html | url-status=live }} BT Group announced agreement in February 2015 to acquire EE for £12.5 billion{{cite news|title=BT to buy mobile firm EE for £12.5bn|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009|website=bbc.co.uk|publisher=BBC|access-date=5 February 2015|date=5 February 2015|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202000817/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009|url-status=live}} and received regulatory approval from the Competition and Markets Authority on 15 January 2016.{{cite news|title=BT takeover of EE gets final Competition and Markets Authority clearance|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35320831|access-date=29 January 2016|work=BBC News|date=15 January 2016|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127194533/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35320831|url-status=live}} The transaction was completed on 29 January 2016.{{cite news|title=BT Group PLC Completion of the acquisition of EE Limited|url=http://www.4-traders.com/BT-GROUP-PLC-4003616/news/BT-Group-PLC-Completion-of-the-acquisition-of-EE-Limited-21767295/|access-date=29 January 2016|work=4-traders|date=29 January 2016|archive-date=29 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529111146/http://www.4-traders.com/BT-GROUP-PLC-4003616/news/BT-Group-PLC-Completion-of-the-acquisition-of-EE-Limited-21767295/|url-status=live}}

In September 2015, Deutsche Telekom launched the "Puls tablet", a Tablet computer with Android version 5.[https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/consumer-products/cockpit-for-the-world-of-deutsche-telekom-products-at-home-all-applications-at-a-glance-with-the-puls-tablet-pc-362116 Cockpit for the world of Deutsche Telekom products at home: all applications at a glance with the Puls tablet PC] (2015-09-04){{Cite web |url=https://mediaan.com/cases/puls-tablet |title=The Android Puls Tablet – Deutsche Telekom – Mediaan |access-date=2021-09-12 |archive-date=2021-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912235255/https://mediaan.com/cases/puls-tablet |url-status=live }}

In February 2016, at the Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, Deutsche Telekom jointly launched the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) with Intel, Nokia, Facebook, Equinix, SK Telecom, and others, which builds on the Open Compute Project model to accelerate innovation in the telecom industry.{{Cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/02/21/facebook-starts-telecom-infra-project-with-intel-nokia-deutsche-telekom-ee-equinix-globe-hcl-others/ |title="Facebook starts Telecom Infra Project with Intel, Nokia, Deutsche Telekom, EE, Equinix, Globe, HCL, others", by Jordan Novet, Venture Beat, February 21, 2016. |access-date=January 30, 2019 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203133439/https://venturebeat.com/2016/02/21/facebook-starts-telecom-infra-project-with-intel-nokia-deutsche-telekom-ee-equinix-globe-hcl-others/ |url-status=live }}

Amid concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks in Europe, Deutsche Telekom temporarily put all deals to buy 5G network equipment on hold in 2019, as it awaited the resolution of a debate in Germany over whether to ban Chinese vendor Huawei on security grounds.Douglas Busvine (December 4, 2019), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-deutsche-telekom-germany-exclusive/exclusive-deutsche-telekom-freezes-5g-deals-pending-huawei-ban-decision-idUSKBN1Y81MI Exclusive: Deutsche Telekom freezes 5G deals pending Huawei ban decision] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224184156/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-deutsche-telekom-germany-exclusive/exclusive-deutsche-telekom-freezes-5g-deals-pending-huawei-ban-decision-idUSKBN1Y81MI |date=2020-12-24 }} Reuters.

In February 2020, Deutsche Telekom joined a new partnership called HAPS Alliance to promote the use of high-altitude vehicles in the Earth's stratosphere with the goal of eliminating the digital divide.{{Cite news|url=https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/02/27/airbus-intelsat-join-tech-companies-form-haps-alliance/|title=Airbus, Intelsat Join Tech Companies to Form HAPS Alliance|date=2020-02-27|newspaper=Avionics International|language=en|access-date=2020-02-28|archive-date=2020-12-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205222318/https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/02/27/airbus-intelsat-join-tech-companies-form-haps-alliance/|url-status=live}}

On April 1, 2020, Sprint completed the merger with T-Mobile US, making T-Mobile US the owner of Sprint and becoming its subsidiary until the Sprint brand is phased out. The merger also led SoftBank Group, the then-owner of Sprint, to hold up to 24% of New T-Mobile's shares while Deutsche Telekom holds up to 43% of its shares. The remaining 33% is since held by public shareholders.

In September 2021, Deutsche Telekom sold T-Mobile Netherlands for €5.1 billion to the investment companies Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus.{{Cite web|url=https://telecoms.com/511240/t-mobile-netherlands-sells-for-over-e5-billion/|title=T-Mobile Netherlands sells for over €5 billion|website=telecoms.com|date=7 September 2021}}

In September 2022, Deutsche Telekom is expanding its activities in the field of blockchain technology. DT’s subsidiary, Deutsche Telekom MMS provides the Ethereum Network with infrastructure in the form of validation nodes.{{Cite web |url=https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/archive/deutsche-telekom-supports-ethereum-blockchain-1016912 |title=Deutsche Telekom supports Ethereum Blockchain {{!}} Deutsche Telekom |access-date=2023-07-09 |archive-date=2023-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709054244/https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/archive/deutsche-telekom-supports-ethereum-blockchain-1016912 |url-status=live }}

In December 2023, Deutsche Telekom and Nokia with Fujitsu began deploying a multivendor Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN). The network is fully integrated into Deutsche Telekom's existing commercial network, including 5G AirScale compatible with Open RAN.{{Cite web|lang=en|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/telecom-equipment/nokia-deutsche-telekom-begin-multi-vendor-open-ran-network-deployment-in-germany/105924381?utm_source=top_news&utm_medium=tagListing|title=Nokia, Deutsche Telekom begin multi-vendor Open RAN network deployment in Germany|website=Telecom.com|access-date=2024-02-25|archive-date=2024-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212005455/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/telecom-equipment/nokia-deutsche-telekom-begin-multi-vendor-open-ran-network-deployment-in-germany/105924381?utm_source=top_news&utm_medium=tagListing}}

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For the fiscal year 2017, Deutsche Telekom reported earnings of €3.5 billion, with an annual revenue of €74.9 billion, an increase of 2.5% over the previous fiscal cycle.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wallstreet-online.de/aktien/deutsche-telekom-aktie/bilanz|title=Deutsche Telekom Bilanz, Gewinn und Umsatz {{!}} Deutsche Telekom Geschäftsbericht {{!}} 555750|website=wallstreet-online.de|access-date=2018-11-05|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729201644/https://www.wallstreet-online.de/aktien/deutsche-telekom-aktie/bilanz|url-status=live}} Deutsche Telekom's shares traded at over €14 per share, and its market capitalization was valued at US$68.4 billion in November 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DTE.DE/key-statistics?p=DTE.DE&.tsrc=fin-srch|title=DTE.DE Key Statistics {{!}} DT.TELEKOM AG NA Stock - Yahoo Finance|website=finance.yahoo.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-05|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729233908/https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DTE.DE/key-statistics?p=DTE.DE&.tsrc=fin-srch|url-status=live}}

The key trends for Deutsche Telekom are (as at the financial year ending December 31):{{Cite web |title=Deutsche Telekom AKTIE {{!}} Aktienkurs & News {{!}} DTE {{!}} 555750 |url=https://www.boerse.de/fundamental-analyse/Deutsche-Telekom-Aktie/DE0005557508#guv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101031224/https://www.boerse.de/aktien/Deutsche-Telekom-Aktie/DE0005557508 |archive-date=2023-11-01 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=boerse.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |title=Deutsche Telekom AG - AnnualReports.com |url=https://www.annualreports.com/Company/deutsche-telekom-ag |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=www.annualreports.com |archive-date=2024-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418232139/https://www.annualreports.com/Company/deutsche-telekom-ag |url-status=live }}

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Deutsche Telekom also holds substantial shares in other telecom companies, including Central European subsidiaries Slovak Telekom (Slovakia), Magyar Telekom (Hungary). Furthermore, Magyar Telekom holds majority shares in Makedonski Telekom (North Macedonia), and Hrvatski Telekom (Croatia) holds majority shares in Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro), it also has significant shares in HT Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

DT also holds shares in the Hellenic telecommunication operator OTE, which also have shares in several other companies like Telekom Romania and the IT&C retailer Germanos. Deutsche Telekom also operates a wholesale division named International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS) that provides white label voice and data wholesale support services to large carriers.{{Cite web|url=http://www.telekom-icss.com/factsandfigures|title=Profile - Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier|access-date=2016-09-30|archive-date=2016-12-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203192513/http://www.telekom-icss.com/factsandfigures|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/deutsche-telekom-icss-big-win-143300112.html |title=Deutsche Telekom ICSS with Big Win at the Global Carrier Awards 2015 |access-date=2017-01-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002173434/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/deutsche-telekom-icss-big-win-143300112.html |archive-date=2016-10-02 }} OTE also used to have shares in One Telecommunications operating in Albania. Prior to its sale it was known as Telekom Albania using DT's logo and marketing strategies.

Operation of telephone companies involves billing-software or "BSS". Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile billing was performed on Israeli-backend systems until 2014, when Ericsson was selected to replace the Israeli backend.

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T-Systems sells worldwide products and services to medium to very large business customers. The focus is on the marketing of complex services and industry solutions.

Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier{{cite web |url=https://globalcarrier.telekom.com/ |title=Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier |access-date=2019-02-05 |archive-date=2021-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225085004/https://globalcarrier.telekom.com/ |url-status=live }} is formerly known as Deutsche Telekom International Sales and Solutions. It is an international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom. The products include Voice Termination, Ethernet, IP-Transit, Mobile and Roaming as well as In-flight Internet Access for the aviation industry. It operates a Tier-1 network.

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Together with Inmarsat and Nokia, Deutsche Telekom develops a hybrid network for faster internet access on board the planes in Europe. It is a combination of data transmission via Inmarsat Satellite and Deutsche Telekom's LTE ground stations throughout the European continent.

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