All Europe articles – Page 89
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PremiumTelefónica España 5G pilot taking off
Further information emerged on the 5G trials to be undertaken by Telefónica España and its partners in the Galicia region of the country.
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Public AffairsTelefónica España fined €3m for breaching obligations
Spanish regulator Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) fined Telefónica España €3m for breaching obligations regarding co-location in its facilities.
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PremiumGermany: O2 goes OTT for TV, again
O2 Germany is resetting its commercial video offering through a partnership with Waipu.tv that more closely resembles a conventional pay-TV product. Latest app-based service adopts a similar technological approach to earlier attempts to break into the market, but with beefed-up content and accessibility.
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PremiumO2 UK addresses patchy coverage with WIG
O2 UK boasting of substantial performance gains from a partnership with WIG in high-footfall public spaces. While O2 stressed a multi-million investment with the neutral-host service provider, arrangements for use of the WIG network remain non-exclusive.
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Public AffairsOfcom imposes more openness on O2 UK and industry
The UK regulator is requiring more transparency from communications providers, with new rules coming into force in 2020.
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PremiumGermany: O2 to help Vodafone take Liberty with wholesale deal
Despite earlier objections to Vodafone’s Unitymedia purchase, O2 is now providing its rival with support for the deal via a wholesale access agreement for fixed-line services that is hoped to allay EU anti-trust concerns. Gaining access to ultrafast fixed connectivity should bolster O2’s ability to follow through with a ...
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PremiumTelefónica management update: Q1 FY19
Revenue growth strong across the Group, but underlying weakness emerges in profitability. Digitalisation can now be considered the norm across the Group, and creating new growth opportunities. Convergence demand getting hot in most markets, but with UK said to be an exception. Capital expenditure remains significant as long-term benefits ...
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PremiumGroup waiting by phone for Liberty troubleshoot
Executives dig-down for evidence of “operational” progress as top-line slumps. Revenue momentum dissipates in Germany; Spain and Italy remain in reverse. Emphasis still geared to savings rather than much-needed growth uptick.
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PremiumVodafone delivers remedy package for Liberty merger
Wholesale deal with Telefónica aims to secure Liberty merger go-ahead. Vodafone also commits to deliver OTT TV services in Germany. DT and broadcasters remain unimpressed. EC pushes back deadline again on merger investigation.
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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.
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PremiumVodafone eyes AI to get up-to-speed on TV intelligence
With TV no longer the side-project it once was for Vodafone, the Group is seeking to create deeper insight into how subscribers are using its services. AI and automation integrated within Vodafone TV Analytics platform. Move seeks to inform and support technology operations, media partners, and procurement.
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PremiumBlanco on industrialised fibre as networks become more complex
Telefónica Group trumpeted the replicability of its Spanish fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) rollout, as it claimed European leadership. CTIO Blanco stressed that Telefónica’s focus remains on services within the home, with fibre principally a means to an end. Investment currently still capex-focused, but virtualised services to lead transition to more operational ...
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Products & ServicesV by Vodafone family gets on bike
Offering looks to tread familiar ground of vehicle-monitoring.
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PremiumT‑Sys launches Telekom Data Intelligence Hub
Platform powering citizen’s information portal in Bonn.
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PremiumTDE debuts another mesh solution for in‑home Wi‑Fi
NatCo furthers innovation around boosting in‑home wireless coverage.
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PremiumT‑Mobile Austria on marks for 5G auction
Bruises still on show from contentious 2013 frequency sale.
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PremiumDT launches beta trial for Smart Speaker voice assistant
European-focused Echo alternative still in tests as commercial launch slips.
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PremiumRegulators put brakes on DT’s Dutch buyout
Lengthy Group statement shows difficulties changing minds in EC.
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PremiumTomorrow Street “hugely strategic” — Wilson
Ninian Wilson stressed that Tomorrow Street is “hugely strategic” and unique.