EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 303
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PremiumEE rains on VfUK’s 5G parade
VfUK beaten to 5G punch by rival EE. Drops Huawei 5G smartphone from device portfolio.
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Strategy & ChangeJansen prepares to kick-off in public
Speculation was mounting on potential strategy updates that would accompany BT Group’s full year results presentation on 9 May 2019.
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Strategy & ChangeLopez on the edge as Telefónica aims to tame complexity
With a fibre foundation topped with a virtualised network, Telefónica is aiming to create flexible services that adapt to customer needs. Edge computing key to service evolution, but will be driven by incremental benefits, not a single compelling killer application. As Telefónica focuses on becoming a technology-focused company, partnerships ...
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PremiumVodafone Group gets more NFV vim from VMware
Vendor’s telco cloud infrastructure active in 15 Vodafone markets. Vodafone hatches plans with Orange to make VNF onboarding easier.
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Strategy & ChangeEWE fibre JV comes to life
Capital offset plan looks to be going ahead, boosting TDE’s fibre long-game.
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PremiumNokia trumpets success of connected-car tests
DT to continue its collaboration with partners in the automotive sector. Partnership with Continental takes on broader remit.
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PremiumDT aggressive in 5G auction, despite legal uncertainty
DT takes dominant position in early stages of bidding. Drillisch makes strong play for 2GHz frequencies; looks forward to national 5G roaming agreements with MNOs. Legal controversy still casts long shadow over Germany’s 5G ambition.
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PremiumNatCos parade oneM2M to break IoT vendor lock-in
High hopes that prototype water-metering module, preinstalled with oneM2M software, is important step towards greater IoT interoperability.
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PremiumDT puts T-Mobile mark reset on pause
Move might hint at a broader refresh of Group–US links.
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PremiumDT plugs into e-mobility player ENIO
Telco playing the field of infrastructure, technology, and services within its developing e-mobility play.
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Products & ServicesMovistar Money reaches wider audience
Telefónica is taking another step forward in the development of a consumer finance business in its home market, opening up the offer of small personal loans to more customers.
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PremiumCEO roles highlighted in Phones 4u collusion claims
Collusion claims based on internal Phones 4u emails are said to put senior O2 and Telefónica Group executives in the spotlight as the retailer’s administrators prepare court filings.
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PremiumO2 Germany starts LTE tests in 700MHz band
While there remains work to be done to clear 700MHz spectrum for mobile network operator use, Telefónica is preparing for deployment later in 2019.
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PremiumPressure mounts over white spots in Germany
Operators are attempting to avoid an imposed solution to the problem of weak coverage in more rural areas, but finding a consensus is proving challenging.
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Products & ServicesMediaKind to integrate Netflix into Vivo’s IPTV platform
Brazil is a key market for a partnership between Telefónica and the latest incarnation of Ericsson Media Solutions, with the vendor supporting OTT integration that is essential for the operator’s convergence strategy.
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PremiumTelefónica to create original TV content in LatAm
Telefónica is leveraging its experience and presence in Hispanic markets to bolster its video portfolio, and develop as a content aggregator from a position of strength.
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PremiumVivo partners McAfee on mobile security app
McAfee is expanding its influence in Latin America with products incorporated in the portfolios of several Telefónica operating businesses.
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Suppliers & SCMPanda picks up more security work with Telefónica
Longstanding Telefónica partner secures a new deal to provide applications intended to shore up the defences of the operator’s IT network.
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PremiumJD.com: second Chinese partner to join Smart Steps JV
Telefónica is giving up a share of its data analytics venture, but bringing in another Chinese partner with potential to accelerate adoption of the insights technology in a substantial market outside the operator’s footprint.
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PremiumTelxius pools capacity with Telia Carrier
Telxius is expanding its carrier capabilities, and the availability of low-latency services through a link-up of its Latin American and transatlantic infrastructure with Telia’s European assets.