Bouygues, Iliad and Orange in talks to buy Altice's telecoms assets in France
22/01/2026 07:45
Jan 22 (Reuters) - French telecoms operators Orange ORAN.PA, Bouygues Telecom BOUY.PA and Iliad-owned Free said on Thursday they were in ongoing discussions with Altice Group to buy a large part of its telecommunications activities in France. Due diligence started in early January, the three companies said in a joint statement. (Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak) ((gianluca.lonostro@thomsonreuters.com))