Latest Premium Insight – Page 111
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Suppliers & SCMEricsson wins BT future core; Huawei lingers in early ESN
BT and Ericsson confirm converged network core deal; de-Huaweisation continues.
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PremiumBT continues board refresh
Two appointees with substantial banking and government oversight experience joining ahead of 2020 AGM, as old guard steps away.
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PremiumBT pushed on Huawei rights record as rebel MPs call for ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer. Ex-BT Chairman now lending his gravitas to Huawei as a senior advisor ...
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PremiumVDSL: Green shoots in Openreach ReTx trial
Longstanding problems with error correction on a swathe of Openreach’s cabinet estate appear on the verge of resolution.
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PremiumDCMS requests input on 5G roll-out
DCMS Select Committee looks for guidance on how to implement accelerated 5G roll-out.
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PremiumBT faces PR problems as workers worry
BT faces PR backlash over coronavirus response after allegations that social distancing measures were flaunted.
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PremiumBT reviews senior leadership pay
A change in remuneration policy currently under review, potentially restricting pension allowances.
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PremiumOfcom flags 5G auction rules ahead of COVID-19 rethink
SRN accord sees coverage obligations withheld, and operators will be expected to show similar cooperation to address contiguous spectrum requirements. Timing and nature of the auction may yet change as Ofcom rethinks plans for the year as impact of coronavirus is felt.
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PremiumBT offloads local operations in Latin America, France
Global unit looks for sharper focus on multinational enterprises while lightening infrastructure load. BT Enterprise confirms Tikit sale to Advanced.
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PremiumBT’s Universal Service Obligations kick in
Group’s new broadband USO kicked in, following up Ofcom’s appointment of the telco as its main USO enabler during 2019.
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PremiumGovernment herds operators into rural sharing pen
March 2020 deadline met, saving government face. Unknown outcome from pushback against EE fee proposal.
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PremiumBT teams with telco heavyweights for MEC standardisation
BT Group teamed up with heavyweight counterparts from Asia and Europe to develop standardised multi-access edge computing (MEC) networks.
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PremiumBT Sport rolls out app updates
BT Sport rolled out an update to its Android and iOS applications with the aim of making navigation easier.
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Public AffairsPhones 4u legal saga continues
The legal action against three of the UK’s mobile network operators, including EE, over the collapse of mobile retailer Phones 4u took a further twist.
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PremiumBT wins HMRC legal battle
BT Group won an application to revive legal proceedings in a value-added tax (VAT) refund battle with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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PremiumEE launches 4G underground
EE switched on 4G connectivity for customers travelling on part of the Jubilee Line on the London Underground.
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PremiumBT Sport, Samsung trial 8K broadcasting
BT Sport teamed with Samsung and other partners in another trial of 8K broadcasting.
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PremiumBT partner Midland Communications Distribution “strengthens” Group position
Midland Communications Distribution, a BT channel partner and minority investment, claimed to be “strengthening” its financial and operational relationship with the Group.
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PremiumScottish Rugby, BT partner on VR experience
Scottish Rugby and BT collaborated on a virtual reality (VR) fan experience.
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Public AffairsOfcom hits BT Consumer with fine
Ofcom slapped BT Consumer with a fairly sizeable fine of £245,000 in relation to overcharging of EE mobile customers for directory enquiries calls.