All articles by Joseph Purnell – Page 22
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Telefónica looks to build spectrum base in busy year for LatAm operators
Group notes spectrum up for grabs in five Latin American markets, prepares to spend to ensure foundations for network expansion.
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Strategy & Change
BT and Three go “unilateral” in MBNL refocus
Sites to be upgraded independently in pursuit of autonomy, efficiency.
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‘Not all overbuild is equal’: Vorboss CEO seeks foothold in London fibre future
Tim Creswick, CEO at London altnet Vorboss, says that sharing geographical space does not mean network equivalency. Decries incumbents’ “national technical debt” in UK and elsewhere in Europe.
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Spring Fibre becomes latest UK altnet to launch fibre build
UK altnet begins inaugural full-fibre build.
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Shared services hub to enable new market expansion in ‘One Africa, One M-PESA’ drive
Safaricom- and Vodacom-backed m-money venture launches new operations centre for centralised continental oversight.
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People
Vodafone’s Vaz moves to Spain in CEO rejig
Mário Vaz, long-standing Vodafone Portugal CEO, takes on Spanish challenge.
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Safaricom hit with boycott as Kenya protests roll on
Opposition leader names operator among “enemies of the people” enabling President Ruto’s “brutal regime”.
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Financial & Performance
EU recovery funding starting to flow, delays dampen telco expectations
The EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility funding programme enters midlife with less than a third of money distributed.
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CDPQ ‘overtakes KKR’ in American Tower India stake race
Reports suggest Canadian investor looks the more likely buyer after moving faster than rival KKR bid.
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Equinox 2: Openreach pricing package delayed amid competitor outcry
Openreach puts Equinox 2 on ice pending extended Ofcom review.
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BT welcomes “bold” Spring Budget but altnets left wanting more
Openreach’s fibre rollout plans will benefit from new tax policy, but altnets want more regulatory reform to protect investment.
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Ex-BT chair joins activist investor Elliott in reputation repair job
Sir Michael Rake appointed advisor at Elliot Management’s European arm, with a remit to improve the firm’s image in UK boardrooms.
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Hrvatski Telekom adds to billing, CX tech stack
Croatian operator partners INFORM and Nokia.
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DT launches T-DevEdge in open API development drive
DT, T‑Mobile US join peers in Open Gateway initiative to leverage mobile network capabilities.
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Strategy & Change
EU must ‘get house in order’ to fight investment drain to US business
Vodafone and Telefónica chiefs among industry leaders to call for EU regulatory reform to attract investment in the bloc.
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i14y Lab sets multi-operator collab as ‘highest priority’ for 2023
Open RAN testing at Berlin lab to be underpinned by Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefónica collaboration.
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UK altnets call out Ofcom, Openreach for ‘damage to fibre investment credibility’
Openreach’s Equinox 2 earns another wave of competitor criticism as part of Ofcom review.
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Network & Infrastructure
Germany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
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Vodafone on board for GSMA open API drive
Vodafone joins peers in Open Gateway initiative to leverage mobile network capabilities.
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Macquarie makes bid for TIM’s fixed infra, state backing sweetens deal
Macquarie partners state lender CDP for latest offer on TIM’s fixed network infrastructure.