Altice International

Major European telecommunications and media group with operations in France, Portugal, Israel, and other markets; formerly a significant ad-tech investor through its ownership of Teads.

Altice International (also known as Altice Europe) is the international arm of the Altice Group, a global telecommunications and media conglomerate controlled by billionaire entrepreneur Patrick Drahi. Operating across Europe, Israel, and other markets, Altice International provides broadband, mobile, television, and fixed-line services to millions of residential and business customers. Its key operating subsidiaries include SFR in France, MEO in Portugal, HOT in Israel, and Altice Dominican Republic, among others. Altice International's connection to the advertising and media industry is significant. The group operates media properties alongside its telecoms infrastructure, and from 2017 to 2025 it owned Teads, a leading global video advertising and media platform known for its outstream video ad formats and publisher monetisation technology. Teads was acquired by Outbrain in February 2025, ending Altice International's direct stake in the ad-tech sector. During its ownership, Teads grew into one of the world's largest digital advertising platforms, giving Altice International a meaningful footprint in programmatic and premium video advertising. Following the Teads divestiture, Altice International remains a major force in European telecoms and media, though its direct involvement in advertising technology has concluded. The group continues to face significant financial pressures related to its heavy debt load, and has been engaged in ongoing restructuring efforts. Its media assets and large subscriber base still make it a relevant player in the broader media ecosystem, particularly as a distributor of content and advertising inventory through its television and broadband platforms.