More on EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 242
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Network & InfrastructureBT boosts content delivery at the edge
BT adopts Open Caching edge solution from Cisco, Qwilt, and Digital Alpha, claiming first 5G MEC capability in UK.
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Content & TVBT in cross-fire over pay-per-view matches
Broadcasters switch to pay-per-view model for Premiership football. Flak taken for pricing, but pegged as an interim measure to survive COVID.
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Vendor VoiceF5: telcos need allies for digital leap forward
In an interview with BTwatch, key figures from F5’s European operations discuss the application security service provider’s relationship with BT Group in the wake of securing a place on the telco’s streamlined list of 15 certified security partners. Richard Holben, the vendor’s BT Global Account Manager, and Ian Harris, ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT deepens Bristol University research ties
BT Group continues to cement ties with UK universities. Quantum research highlighted as focus, with QKD developments on the horizon.
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OperationsMagyar Telekom looks for lodgers in new HQ
Operator looking to mitigate overheads after opting to permanently shift to a hybrid working model. 5,500-strong workforce largely remote since spring, bar brief return. Sub-letting to partners on the cards. Wider Group-level philosophy changes take effect.
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Public AffairsCosmote drops the ball on call data
Greek operator under fire, locally, over vulnerability leading to large-scale loss of customer details.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Living Apps winners and Movistar's solar business
Winners selected for Living Apps partnership and Restarting Together coronavirus recovery project; Movistar launches new subscription solar panel business.
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Partnerships & AlliancesWayra extends to third Spanish city
Telefónica innovation hub Wayra banks Valencia vicariously through partnership with Lanzadera. Jaun Roig-germinated hub names Telefónica strategic partner. Wayra doubles down on startup acceleration.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica's new alarms JV gets personal with security offer
After a difficult start, Telefónica’s home security JV is developing new services. Launch of personal security offer marks new commercial phase for Movistar Prosegur Alarmas.
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Network & InfrastructureTelkom calls for Rain-check on Vodacom spectrum tie-up
Complaint to South African Competition Tribunal calls time on spectrum-sharing agreement. Claims competition is at risk, ahead of upcoming spectrum auctions. Vodacom adamant that deals are “pro-competitive”.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom shareholder base sees changes
Big boys making their presence felt in Safaricom’s owner family; Loon nearing Mozambique launch.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: sustainability gets a platform
Czech Republic, Spain 5G trial; Vodafone Germany takes sustainability on board.
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Products & ServicesAsda Mobile returns to Vodafone UK network
Past flame rekindled as Vodafone regains love for MVNO partners.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone opens up on OpenRAN trial in Turkey
OpenRAN playbook provides insight into deployment challenges. Local skills and resources are critical for successful rollouts. Acceptable performance achieved for rural environments. More work needed on management, operations, security, and deployment models. Vodafone brings open RAN trials to the Netherlands. NEC boosts its position as a Vodafone open RAN ...
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M&AVodafone UK’s partner puzzle remains unsolved
Could O2 + Virgin Media = Three for Vodafone UK? Fixed–mobile convergence is a riddle to be solved.
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Products & ServicesVodafone ready to kick off 5G real time stadium app
5G AR app is ready to launch as football fans return to stadiums. VfD to roll out 5G to more Bundesliga stadiums. Stadium tech in spotlight as Germany gears up to host Euro 2024. AR sports app takeup depends on device availability.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone’s Associates & JVs: Telenet-VodafoneZiggo merger raises concerns
New Greek towers JV cleared; VodafoneZiggo future remains in spotlight.
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Partnerships & AlliancesGovernment comes clean on SAP–T Systems corona app costs
Health Ministry reveals that some costs were lower than expected but encounters criticism in parliament over how the contracts were awarded to SAP and T-Sys.
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PremiumIndus Towers–Infratel merger finally moves forward
Rejigged agreement offers a safety net for TowerCo amid ongoing questions over Vi’s future.
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M&AVodafone gets India tax break from The Hague
International arbitration court rules against India in long-running tax dispute surrounding 2007 Hutchison Essar acquisition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government reportedly mulling an appeal, pending legal advice. In separate tax news, India’s Supreme Court calls for ten-year payback period on outstanding AGR dues.