All 5G articles – Page 51
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Telekom gets wind of energy startup MOWEA
DT taps MOWEA to help meet renewable energy ambitions and challenges of getting power to 5G sites. MOWEA previously tied with Vodafone Germany.
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Vendor VoiceNutanix: Silicon Valley oblivious to emerging telco renaissance
Nutanix’s Tarkan Maner discusses with Vodafonewatch his take on the evolution of the cloud services sector, and the way in which digital transformation efforts demand a fundamental re-think of the misbalanced relationship between telecoms and technology players. Sector veteran Maner predicts telco fightback in the hyperscaler blind spot of ...
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InterviewDeutsche Telekom backs GSMA scheme to sort network security headaches
DT CSO Thomas Tschersich is a leading proponent of GSMA and 3GPP scheme. NESAS aims for more secure mobile networks and efficient security testing. Geopolitical climate heightens awareness about the security assurance scheme, and DT exec insists it could be an apolitical solution to concerns.
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Network & InfrastructureHöttges in town as Cosmote switches on 5G
Greek operator launches the country’s first commercial 5G network in partnership with Ericsson. Höttges points to future investment, with Greece of “strategic importance” as a tech hub.
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Network & InfrastructureGreek 5G auction exceeds targets, builds innovation kitty
Vodafone Greece leads the pack in terms of spend. Portion of proceeds earmarked for state-backed startup investment beginning in 2021.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Germany CEO Ametsreiter on 5G ramp-up mission
Vodafone Germany ups 5G coverage targets but still lags Telekom. Draft IT Security Act 2.0 under fire from former Head of Cybersecurity at the Ministry of the Interior.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone clicks with Amazon on 5G edge service
Vodafone Business’ year-long collaboration with AWS on distributed MEC close to bearing fruit. First commercial services in UK, Germany slated for spring 2021. Vodafone and AWS initiate Edge Innovation Programme to develop PoCs.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Portugal grudgingly files 5G auction application
Portuguese OpCo indicates legal battle over auction rules is ongoing.
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Suppliers & SCMNETSCOUT flags Vodafone deal extension
Vendor maintains its position for what could be a further three to four years.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Italy CEO wants government help on 5G
Bisio claims country’s operators unfairly handicapped after heavy outlays on spectrum. 5G development projects completed in Milan. CEO voices caution again about Italy’s plan for a single broadband infrastructure company.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Enterprise: NTT renews wholesale deal
Transatel set to enable more EE features for UK MVNOs; Wholesale claims 5G rollout lead.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica on board with 5G emergency comms project
AI to be leveraged by EC-funded research group as a means of providing enhanced 5G network coverage for emergency services. Group building ecosystem around responsible use of AI. Another example of operator working the axis between e-health and connected-vehicles.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: 5G tested across the bloc
German rivals jump on campus bandwagon; physical and digital security launches; 5G use-cases explored in Netherlands, Spain, and UK.
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Network & InfrastructureUK gets on with life after Huawei
New 5G Diversification Strategy and Telecommunications (Security) Bill expected to introduce tough new network security expectations on operators, while attempting to reduce the risks associated with over-reliance on Ericsson and Nokia. Government backing open standards, and particularly open RAN, to create a diverse supply chain, but relative lack of ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesUniversity of Warwick unveils first public 5G campus
BT delivers commercial 5G campus network across 720 acres. 5G testbed in the works. Regional business innovation again in the spotlight.
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Products & ServicesBT Sport App enters a new reality
BT Sport App upgrade showcases 5G capabilities. 5G Edge-XR project starting to bear fruit. Support crew of specialist partners, including outreach startups.
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Network & InfrastructureUK plots 5G future sans Huawei
BT suggests Adastral Park would be a natural home for parts of the proposed National Telecoms Lab.
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PremiumBest buddies DT and SKT team up on in-building 5G
New business to develop 5G in-building solution for European market and collaborate on AR/VR, MEC, and apps. Longstanding partners DT and SKT extend relationship.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: FTTP rollout quickens
Fibrus gets one over Openreach in Northern Ireland; FTTP rollout quickens pace; Openreach engineer hospitalised after attack in April 2020.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile Czech Republic secures 5G spectrum
Minister indicates government change of approach by opting for national roaming arrangements for smaller players as opposed to a major fourth entrant.