Tele Columbus, also known as PYUR, is a privately owned company headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1985, it employs approximately 380 individuals and is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in telecommunications, offering services such as telephone, internet, and TV.
On June 8, 2026, Tele Columbus AG received a 'CCC' credit rating downgrade as the German cable-TV provider began a refinancing process, appointing Lazard and Freshfields as advisors. A majority of its secured lenders entered a co-operation agreement, signaling an increased likelihood of a distressed exchange or loan modification within 12 months, which analysts could classify as tantamount to a default. Previously, on June 4, Pyur, the company's brand, expanded its fibre-optic network to 7,700 households in Weisswasser, Saxony, offering internet speeds up to 1 Gbps. This expansion provided new customers with 1 Gbps connections for EUR 39 monthly, 250 Mbps for EUR 23, and 500 Mbps for EUR 29. In late May, Tele Columbus reported a 33% year-over-year surge in Q1 2026 EBITDA to €43.2 million, driven by efficiency measures and strict cost discipline. The company saw stable revenue as growth in its internet and telephony business offset declines in its TV segment, while it nearly halved its CapEx, maintaining a focus on fiber expansion and referencing a new wholesale deal to unlock further growth potential.
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PYUR | Tele Columbus offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services industry. PYUR | Tele Columbus's product portfolio comprises of telecoms and media and TV services.
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