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Suppliers & SCMVodafone buying chief: ‘creeping protectionism’ destabilising telecom supply chain
Group Procurement Director Ninian Wilson warns that dynamic has changed in Europe, with rising US-China tensions making for difficult decisions in telco buying. Vodafone SCM strategy now prioritising resilience, despite trade-offs…
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Network & InfrastructureUK government shutters Huawei oversight committee despite continued presence
Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology states that examination of potential risks within Huawei’s equipment by a committee of NCSC and industry cybersecurity experts has ended, and been replaced with “stronger departmental governance arrangements”.
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M&AVodafone−Three welcome deal’s security clearance as focus turns to antitrust
UK government green-lights merger (with caveats) after conducting security review, but Vodafone−Three are far from celebrating as the CMA’s investigation steps up a gear and leaves consolidation in doubt…
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PremiumBT misses Huawei core swap out deadline
BT starts 2024 nursing a Huawei hangover as core network replacement project faces protracted delays.
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PremiumGerman operators hit out over proposed Huawei ban
Document seen by German news outlet indicates that government could impose “widespread ban” on 5G components manufactured by Huawei and ZTE.
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M&s warn of “terrible consequences” of Vodafone–Three “cartel” as security put in merger spotlight
MP disquiet on prospect of Chinese part-ownership of UK’s largest mobile network appears closely tied to union Unite’s ‘dossier’ outlining national security threat, as shadow of Huawei ban looms large.
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Suppliers & SCMGermany seeks high-risk compromise as operators maintain reliance on Huawei
Vodafone and its peers may get time to wean themselves from Huawei dependency as Germany looks set to water down high-risk restrictions.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom under renewed EU pressure to ditch Huawei
Brussels to publish report criticising Germany for not doing enough to reduce reliance on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom will reportedly be named as telco laggard when it comes to loosening ties with Chinese equipment suppliers.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom in firing line over Deutsche Bahn, Huawei deal
Operator feels backlash over reported supply of Huawei components to rail company via Deutsche Telekom Business Solutions.
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PremiumVodafone Spain taps Nokia for 5G core
Vodafone said to be last MNO in Spain to pick 5GC suppliers, marking the end of Huawei’s Spanish presence in core networks.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Spain’s decision on Chinese 5G equipment still pending
Spain’s decision on Chinese 5G equipment still pending
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Network & InfrastructureSpace junk: will telcos be clouded by orbital obstruction?
Execs at recent Connecting the World from the Skies conference raise concerns around satellite project boom.
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Public AffairsGermany will treat Chinese suppliers on “case-by-case” basis
Economy ministry floats idea of tighter scrutiny on Huawei, ZTE, but does not heed US call for outright ban. Washington warns Berlin of putting national security at risk through over-reliance on trade links with China.
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Suppliers & SCMBT buying chief says top priority is ‘unwinding’ China reliance
Board of Directors asks CPO Cyril Pourrat to present new strategy focused on cutting dependence on Chinese tech.
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Network & InfrastructureBT handed Huawei ban reprieve after extensions
The UK government has pushed back its Huawei replacement mandate following BT concerns about service disruption.
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M&AEutelsat in talks with OneWeb to build unified satellite player
French satellite operator Eutelsat confirms talks to merge with UK government-backed OneWeb.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Innovation & Venturing: startups targeted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong startups targeted; DTCP makes customer service investment and partners with everphone.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Telekom circles China’s 5G startup scene
Signs MoU with GSMA and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Aim is to establish 5G Innovation Accelerator in Greater Bay Area and explore “commercial opportunities”.