Next year could see radical new smartphone designs, a move by Google into European mobile services and the possible acquisition of broadcaster ITV by BT as it seeks to strengthen its television platform.
That is according to the latest predictions by analysts CCS Insight, whose annual forecasts for the technology, telecoms and media sectors are keenly watched by industry executives, and were published on Wednesday.
CCS appears on relatively safe ground with a forecast that the European telecoms market could consolidate into six or seven major telecom providers by 2025, with companies including Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, CK Hutchison, Altice and TeliaSonera expected to lead the deal making.
Regulators in Brussels have also flagged that cross-border mergers would be welcomed to strengthen regional businesses.
by Daniel Thomas
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