EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 30
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Products & Services
Vodafone Auto ups telematics focus in pursuit of ESG-led revival
Emphasising plans to create a more dynamic business, Vodafone’s UK connected car unit projects growth over next 24 months with adoption of its ‘green’ Business Fleet telematics proposition.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica’s copper exchanges to linger on until 2026
The last two copper exchanges expected to be closed in 2026 to meet wholesale LLU obligations.
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Eventwatch
Open RAN insider briefing: Wind River and allies beyond the tipping point
Presented at Fyuz23 in Madrid with key collaborators Intel and Dell, the systems provider’s ORAN and vRAN ‘Tipping Point’ workshop gives operators an insiders’ roadmap. Deployments at Verizon and Vodafone showcased as operational and commercial outriders. Read more…
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Network & Infrastructure
Brazil’s Vivo axes Winity network-sharing tie-up
Controversial deal falls through as contiguous 700MHz spectrum blocks returned to Anatel. Operators blame regulatory conditions as they prepare to push back against wider infra-sharing ban in Brazil, citing capex reduction and coverage expansion as benefits.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telekom Deutschland tools up with IQGeo to accelerate pace of FTTP rollout
German NatCo hails automation benefits of Comsof Fiber software as part of FTTH Factory process.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT startup arm seeks partners for EV charging pilot
Etc. presents electric vehicle infrastructure initiative to prospective investors and partners in bid to accelerate deployment.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile US hails launch of first Starlink satellites to support direct to cell
Six satellites supporting direct-to-cell capabilities are now in orbit. After some delay, indications are that tests could start this year with text messaging planned for 2024.
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Suppliers & SCM
BT Sourced chief: procuretech Globality now ‘core’ to Group buying
Cyril Pourrat heralds autonomous sourcing specialist as “way beyond indirect”; now handling two-thirds of BT Sourced spend. Foresees procuretech platform consolidation, driven by AI and users…
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Elsewhere in Africa: Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction
Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction.
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone’s budget brand faces up to ‘aggressive’ UK competition
Talkmobile sub-brand posts massive increase in users and revenue in latest financials, but Vodafone’s rivals continue to dominate UK value mobile scene.
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Elsewhere in UK: Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance
Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance.
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Elsewhere in Germany: 1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up
1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up.
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BT 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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Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts
Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: 2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria
2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria.
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Elsewhere in USA: T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations
T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations to support network slicing for enterprises, Wireless-as-a-Service ecosystem push, and 5G Home Internet fixed broadband service.
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Telefónica secures place at Colombia’s 5G auction
MinTIC reveals Telefónica will bid alongside Claro and WOM for 3.5GHz spectrum licences, with Telefónica also bidding through separate entity with partner Tigo.
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Elsewhere in Europe: DT takes Magenta Moments to sixth market
DT takes Magenta Moments to sixth market.