More convergence-related telecoms deals are expected to defy pandemic, economic and other challenges as Liberty Global blazes a path in Switzerland. The group’s plan to buy Swiss MNO Sunrise surprised analysts because last year it was its local fixed-line unit UPC Switzerland that was the target.

The turnaround underlines renewed momentum towards convergence in...

Prospects for European telecoms consolidation got a boost after Deutsche Telekom closed its US merger, freeing it up for significant deal-making across the region. But while the US is showing the path, regulatory and other obstacles in Europe still dim the M&A outlook.

Europe’s regulatory environment remains resistant to consolidation, but there is an ongoing trend towards...