France does not have a Gafa, but it has offensive telecom entrepreneurs.
With the notable exception of Martin Bouygues, who rules out any acquisition outside France for lack of synergies, its competitors are on the lookout.
Patrick Drahi has just struck a blow by inviting himself to the capital of the British giant BT.
Before that, the owner of SFR had made his market in Portugal, Israel and the United States.
Xavier Niel got his hands on Play, the Polish number two in mobile, bought an Irish operator, controls the very profitable Monaco Telecom and is trying to carve out a solid place for himself in Italy.
Let's not forget Vincent Bolloré's Vivendi, very present at Telecom Italia and a little less at Telefonica.
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Why such an appetite?
The French tycoons are showing themselves to be opportunists.
First, because the stock markets are tough on operators, which gives some hope of a rebound if investors regain their appetite.
Xavier Niel and Patrick Drahi, who have no doubts about
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