EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 262
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PremiumBT faces PR problems as workers worry
BT faces PR backlash over coronavirus response after allegations that social distancing measures were flaunted.
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PremiumBT reviews senior leadership pay
A change in remuneration policy currently under review, potentially restricting pension allowances.
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PremiumOfcom flags 5G auction rules ahead of COVID-19 rethink
SRN accord sees coverage obligations withheld, and operators will be expected to show similar cooperation to address contiguous spectrum requirements. Timing and nature of the auction may yet change as Ofcom rethinks plans for the year as impact of coronavirus is felt.
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PremiumBT’s Universal Service Obligations kick in
Group’s new broadband USO kicked in, following up Ofcom’s appointment of the telco as its main USO enabler during 2019.
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PremiumGovernment herds operators into rural sharing pen
March 2020 deadline met, saving government face. Unknown outcome from pushback against EE fee proposal.
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PremiumBT teams with telco heavyweights for MEC standardisation
BT Group teamed up with heavyweight counterparts from Asia and Europe to develop standardised multi-access edge computing (MEC) networks.
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PremiumBT Sport rolls out app updates
BT Sport rolled out an update to its Android and iOS applications with the aim of making navigation easier.
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Public AffairsPhones 4u legal saga continues
The legal action against three of the UK’s mobile network operators, including EE, over the collapse of mobile retailer Phones 4u took a further twist.
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PremiumBT wins HMRC legal battle
BT Group won an application to revive legal proceedings in a value-added tax (VAT) refund battle with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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PremiumEE launches 4G underground
EE switched on 4G connectivity for customers travelling on part of the Jubilee Line on the London Underground.
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PremiumBT partner Midland Communications Distribution “strengthens” Group position
Midland Communications Distribution, a BT channel partner and minority investment, claimed to be “strengthening” its financial and operational relationship with the Group.
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PremiumScottish Rugby, BT partner on VR experience
Scottish Rugby and BT collaborated on a virtual reality (VR) fan experience.
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Public AffairsOfcom hits BT Consumer with fine
Ofcom slapped BT Consumer with a fairly sizeable fine of £245,000 in relation to overcharging of EE mobile customers for directory enquiries calls.
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PremiumASA upholds BT complaint against Three UK ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld a BT Consumer complaint against a 5G advertising campaign by Three UK. BT and Vodafone UK challenged Three’s claim that, “if it’s not Three, it’s not real 5G”.
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Suppliers & SCMUK Home Office awards Capita ESN contract
The UK Home Office awarded a contract to outsourcing specialist Capita to help enable the EE-supported Emergency Services Network (ESN).
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PremiumBT Chief Architect McRae happy with Ultra MIMO development
McRae, Chief Architect at BT Group, was reportedly optimistic about in-house development of Ultra MIMO antenna technology based on foundational work carried out by the O-RAN Alliance.
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Suppliers & SCMWidePoint flags $6m BT contract
WidePoint, a communications management solutions provider, flagged the signing of a three-year, $6m (£5.6m) contract with BT Group.
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PremiumBT Group people movements, April 2020
Ian Cheshire and Sara Weller drafter in as Non-Execs, and Adrian Whitchurch gets a new title.
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PremiumBT Technology people movements, April 2020
Kevin Foster retires from his BBF spot, leaving his seat to CommScope’s John Blackford.
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PremiumBT Consumer people movements, April 2020
Jim Hathaway and Ryan Welch get new titles, Tom Portman heads off.