All articles by Harry Padoan – Page 13
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Croatian regulator initiates latest spectrum auction
Two procedures will take place via electronic bidding, covering national- and regional-level frequencies.
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Regulator to review TPG–Telstra RAN-sharing deal appeal
Formal challenge accepted after ACCC rejects proposed agreement in December.
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Telefónica Tech supports blockchain tourism ‘SuperApp’
Telefónica Tech’s TrustOS blockchain platform underpinning Web3 tourism SuperApp from smart city solutions specialist unBlock to provide fungible token-based incentives.
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Telefónica people moves: telco reinforces in Spain and Hispam with Advisory Board newcomers
Telefónica España, Hispam and Tech appoint new members to Advisory Boards in a move to “resolutely strengthen” scope of action.
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T-Mobile US potential suitor for Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile
Unnamed source claims MVNO, which already uses T-Mobile’s network, could be acquired by the American operator.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Cellnex and Three partner on railway connectivity enhancement
Pair combine to provide improved end-to-end connectivity for the London to Brighton rail route both onboard and at stations.
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Joosub condemns excessive load shedding
Vodacom CEO argues that customers are becoming “increasingly frustrated” after 2022’s display of power outages and inconsistent connectivity.
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Vodafone closes in on Hungary exit
Telco agrees binding terms with consortium over sale of Vodafone Hungary.
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Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: T-Mobile’s Mike Katz to lead new Product function
January 2023 update: Chief Marketing Officer Mike Katz’s job title tweaked to reflect broader remit including oversight of new Product organisation, headed by incoming Deutsche Telekom exec Omar Tazi. More…
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Audit at Cosmote ‘uncovers Greek intelligence wiretapping’
Investigation at operator by Greek state‑backed press freedom authority reportedly reveals journalist and MEP were wiretapped for “unspecified national security reasons”.
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Telefónica again locks horns with CNMC over DTS takeover
Further disciplinary proceedings facing Telefónica after it failed to comply with commitments made to secure 2015 DTS takeover, says CNMC.
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BT people moves: Network Services restructure takes hold
Revamped BT Networks sub‑unit Network Services brings in Jo Brewin and Christian Schwarz.
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Vodafone Ireland shells out €146m for multi-band spectrum
Vodafone, Eir, and Three each table bids worth more than €140m for spectrum to support roll out of 5G across Ireland.
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Weidenmüller takes the reins at T-Systems International
Exec moves up and across from role as COO, Private Customer Sales with Telekom Deutschland to take up new position at T-Systems.
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Public Affairs
Ethio Telecom declares legal offensive on Safaricom after outages
State-owned Ethio Telecom threatens legal action against Safaricom Ethiopia after line installations allegedly cause service blackouts.
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Vodafone people moves: Germany installs new network executives
Vodafone Germany slots new execs into network access, fibre investment, and radio network development positions.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT drafts Juniper as first network partner for B2B self-service comms platform
Vendor will provide AI-driven enterprise solution for host of functions including zero-touch deployments and self-driving automation.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT gears up for 2023 OneWeb field trials
Operator highlights OneWeb system has been installed for select business customers.
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Cognizant exile Hyttenrauch finds new home as T-Systems cloud boss
Greg Hyttenrauch becomes new VP for Cloud Services after abrupt exit from Cognizant in summer.
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Telefónica people moves: New M&A & Strategy Director joins from Microsoft
New deal-making boss joins with Group seeking to woo US tech giants on digital and programmable network services.