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Deutsche Telekom vs Telia

Deutsche Telekom sells fixed-line and broadband, mobile communications, internet and internet-based television products and services to consumer customers, and information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to wholesale and business customers. Telia sells cybersecurity services for businesses, including DDoS Protection, Telia Secure 24/7 monitoring, security for the IT environment, mobile security and backup for Microsoft 365 and Google data. CISO Tribune files both under Managed security service providers. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Deutsche Telekom vs Telia: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom sells fixed-line and broadband, mobile communications, internet and internet-based television products and services to consumer customers, and information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to wholesale and business customers.telekom.comTeliaTelia sells cybersecurity services for businesses, including DDoS Protection, Telia Secure 24/7 monitoring, security for the IT environment, mobile security and backup for Microsoft 365 and Google data.telia.se
What it sells
  • CyberProtect[3]A Telekom service that monitors IT around the clock, assesses security incidents and responds to critical events.
  • T Mission[5]A product portfolio for public safety authorities and organizations.
  • Industrial AI Cloud[5]Infrastructure for developing and deploying artificial intelligence for companies in Germany and Europe.
  • Network API[8]Standardized interfaces to functions provided by the Telekom network.
  • T Business[8]A unified brand identity for the business customer segment in Germany and Europe.
  • Telekom Equipment Exchange[4]An exchange for excess network equipment across countries.
  • DDoS Protection[1][2][4]Filters out malicious traffic before it reaches the customer.
  • Telia Secure 24/7[2]Security experts monitor computers, servers and accounts around the clock.
  • Smart Security[1][2]Protects company phones from malware, phishing and digital threats.
  • Acronis Security Package[2]Protects an IT environment, including email, users and collaboration spaces.
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Backup[2]Secure copies of emails, files and collaboration spaces that can be restored.
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Recent news
  • November 5, 2026Deutsche Telekom raised its outlook for a key profitability metric and said it plans to raise its 2026 dividend, citing higher expectations for T-Mobile US.[10]
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Who it fits
Deutsche Telekom markets mobile services to resellers and to companies that sell network services to third parties. CyberProtect is aimed at small businesses. The T Mission portfolio is designed specifically for public safety authorities and organizations. T-Systems works with a banking group to expand the use of agentic AI. The collaboration around the Industrial AI Cloud is aimed at companies in Germany and Europe.From its own pages, Telia sells its cybersecurity services to businesses that want to protect users, devices, networks and data. Telia says its business mobile plans include Internet Filter, and its mobile security is aimed at company phones. Telia says Telia Insurance and Mobile as a Service cover businesses of all sizes, and Telia IoT Platform is addressed to municipalities, energy companies, transport and logistics, and manufacturing.
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October 12, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Managed security service providers is the primary category of both Deutsche Telekom and Telia.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Deutsche Telekom is also filed under Incident response and forensics and Security consulting and advisory. Telia is also filed under DDoS protection, Endpoint protection platforms and Backup and cyber recovery.
  • Deutsche Telekom lists CyberProtect, T Mission, Industrial AI Cloud, Network API, T Business and 1 more. Telia lists DDoS Protection, Telia Secure 24/7, Smart Security, Acronis Security Package and Microsoft 365 and Google Backup.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Deutsche Telekom and Telia under Managed security service providers as the primary category. Deutsche Telekom also sits under Incident response and forensics and Security consulting and advisory. Telia is also filed under DDoS protection, Endpoint protection platforms, and Backup and cyber recovery.

Deutsche Telekom sells CyberProtect, a cyber defense service for small businesses that monitors IT around the clock, assesses security incidents and responds to critical events. It also sells T Mission, a portfolio for public safety authorities and organizations, and Industrial AI Cloud, infrastructure for AI development aimed at companies in Germany and Europe. Its core business is operating and marketing converged networks, and it sells mobile, fixed-line and broadband services. Telia sells DDoS Protection, which filters out malicious traffic before it reaches the customer. Telia Secure 24/7 has security experts monitor computers, servers and accounts around the clock. Telia also sells Smart Security for company phones, Acronis Security Package for IT environments, and Microsoft 365 and Google Backup. Both companies sell round-the-clock monitoring, while only Telia lists DDoS protection and backup among its products.

Deutsche Telekom was founded in 1995, is based in Bonn, and holds a 50.2 percent stake in T-Mobile US. It reports revenue of EUR 119.1 billion for the 2025 financial year and a presence in more than 50 countries. On November 5, 2026, Deutsche Telekom raised its outlook for a key profitability metric and said it plans to raise its 2026 dividend. Telia addresses its Telia IoT Platform to municipalities, energy companies, transport and logistics, and manufacturing.

What it sells: Deutsche Telekom

What CyberProtect does[3]
CyberProtect is a cyber defense service for small businesses. The Telekom service monitors IT around the clock, assesses security incidents and responds to critical events.
What T Mission does[5]
Deutsche Telekom introduced the T Mission product portfolio at Digital X 2025 in Cologne. Under this name, Telekom brings together products and solutions designed specifically for public safety authorities and organizations.
What Industrial AI Cloud does[5]
Deutsche Telekom is entering into a partnership with NVIDIA. The collaboration aims to provide companies in Germany and Europe with infrastructure for developing and deploying artificial intelligence. The Industrial AI Cloud is expected to be available from the first quarter of 2026.

What it sells: Telia

What DDoS Protection does[1][2][4]
Telia says DDoS Protection filters out malicious traffic before it reaches the customer. The aim is to keep digital services available even during an attack.
What Telia Secure 24/7 does[2]
With Telia Secure 24/7, computers, servers and accounts are monitored around the clock by security experts. They identify, investigate and respond to suspicious activity.
What Smart Security does[1][2]
Smart Security protects company phones from malware, phishing and digital threats. The service includes VPN for secure connections and the ability to remotely lock a lost or stolen device.
What Acronis Security Package does[2]
Acronis Security Package protects an IT environment, including email, users and collaboration spaces. Telia says it helps detect suspicious activity, assess risks and stop attacks before they cause damage.
What Microsoft 365 and Google Backup does[2]
Microsoft 365 and Google Backup gives secure copies of emails, files and collaboration spaces. They can be quickly restored if something goes wrong.

Questions about Deutsche Telekom and Telia

What do Deutsche Telekom and Telia sell?
Deutsche Telekom sells CyberProtect, T Mission, Industrial AI Cloud, Network API, T Business and 1 more. Telia sells DDoS Protection, Telia Secure 24/7, Smart Security, Acronis Security Package and Microsoft 365 and Google Backup.
Are Deutsche Telekom and Telia in the same category?
Yes. Managed security service providers is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Who are Deutsche Telekom and Telia sold to?
Deutsche Telekom markets mobile services to resellers and to companies that sell network services to third parties. From its own pages, Telia sells its cybersecurity services to businesses that want to protect users, devices, networks and data.
What have Deutsche Telekom and Telia announced recently?
November 5, 2026: Deutsche Telekom raised its outlook for a key profitability metric and said it plans to raise its 2026 dividend, citing higher expectations for T-Mobile US.

About Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom sells fixed-line and broadband, mobile communications, internet and internet-based television products and services to consumer customers, and information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to wholesale and business customers. Deutsche Telekom has a presence in more than 50 countries. Deutsche Telekom generated revenue of EUR 119.1 billion in the 2025 financial year. Deutsche Telekom had around 200 thousand employees worldwide as of December 31, 2025.[2]

Deutsche Telekom reports more than 273 million mobile customers, more than 24 million fixed-network lines and more than 22 million broadband customers. In its mobile business, Deutsche Telekom offers consumer and business customers mobile voice and data services. Deutsche Telekom sells mobile devices and other hardware. Deutsche Telekom markets mobile services to resellers and to companies that purchase network services and market them to third parties, called Mobile Virtual Network Operators. Operating and marketing converged networks remains the core business of Deutsche Telekom.[2]

On security, Deutsche Telekom has specialized professionals who protect infrastructure, supply chains, cloud platforms or devices 24/7. Deutsche Telekom has a Security Testing Team that identifies vulnerabilities and runs a bug bounty program. Deutsche Telekom states that, on average, third parties attempt to access its systems up to 40,000 times per minute. CyberProtect is a cyber defense service for small businesses. The Telekom service CyberProtect monitors IT around the clock, assesses security incidents and responds to critical events.[3]

In artificial intelligence, Deutsche Telekom is expanding its AI factory at Tucherpark in Munich. Tim Höttges, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, announced the plans at a press conference. Deutsche Telekom is entering into a partnership with NVIDIA, and the Industrial AI Cloud is expected to be available from the first quarter of 2026. T-Systems and Banco Sabadell are working together to expand the use of agentic AI across the banking group. T-Systems and Sparxity, an AI infrastructure company based in Dresden, have agreed to collaborate. A member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom is responsible for T-Systems and is CEO of T-Systems International GmbH.[4][7]

Deutsche Telekom introduced its T Mission product portfolio at Digital X 2025 in Cologne. Under the T Mission name, Telekom brings together products and solutions designed specifically for public safety authorities and organizations. Deutsche Telekom describes the Network API as standardized interfaces to functions provided by its network. T Business is a unified brand identity for the business customer segment of Deutsche Telekom in Germany and Europe. Telekom Equipment Exchange enables excess network equipment to be exchanged across countries. Together with Intelsat and Skylo, Telekom offers commercial satellite connectivity, and the Telekom subsidiary Magenta Telekom brings the Internet of Things to Austrian areas without terrestrial mobile coverage.[4][8]

Deutsche Telekom AG was founded in 1995. Since its privatization in 1995, Deutsche Telekom has evolved from a government agency into an international telecommunications company. Bonn is the hometown of Deutsche Telekom. Deutsche Telekom passed the threshold for a majority stake in T-Mobile US on April 5, 2023, with a 50.2 percent stake. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom AG has 20 members, of whom ten represent the employees and ten represent the shareholders. T-Labs is the research and development division of Deutsche Telekom. DT Digital Labs create digital products and services ranging from entertainment and payment solutions to online shopping. DT Global Business connects companies around the world.[1][2][8][9]

Deutsche Telekom on the record

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Deutsche Telekom full record

  1. [1]Working together for securityDeutsche Telekom · telekom.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Company Profile | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Data Privacy and Security | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Home | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Company History | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]About us | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Board of Management | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Strategy | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Worldwide | Deutsche TelekomDeutsche Telekom · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Deutsche Telekom Raises Outlook and Plans Dividend Increase - WSJDow Jones & Company · published November 5, 2026 · Tier B

Telia full record

  1. [1]SecurityTelia · telia.se · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Cybersecurity for Business | Security Services from Telia – Telia BusinessTelia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Service och reparation – Telia.seTelia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Telia IoT Platform – Telia FöretagTelia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Service and repairs – Telia Business – Telia BusinessTelia · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A

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