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Innovation (R&D)UK calls up a 25% rise in telecoms product R&D
ONS stats show spend on telecoms product innovation rising sharply in 2021.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica preps new venture for programmable networks
Operator creates new brand to invest in making programming networks more efficient.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach reworks fibre building contracts for better “bang for its buck”
Reports suggest renewed focus on near-term project completion at expense of long-term supplier contracts.
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Partnerships & AlliancesM-KOPA lands debt finance from IFC
Safaricom energy financing partner secures $50m loan to pursue expansion in Kenya.
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M&ABT’s Allera backs Vodafone–Three merger
Marc Allera says arguments against consolidation are “out of touch with the reality today”.
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People1NCE taps Vodafone know-how for Europe and APAC expansion
Two former execs of the UK group appointed to lead regional growth plans, including strategic partnership in APAC with SoftBank.
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Public AffairsVodafone Spain reiterates calls for tax reduction
Vodafone Spain CEO highlights tax rate in Spain is double EU average.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems named as Catena-X credentials verifier
T-Systems will validate partners joining automotive data ecosystem.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom
Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Spend: Della Valle looks for another billion behind sofa
Updated cost-cutting programme targets “€1bn+” in efficiencies over three years, although only net of inflation.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Guidance: Outlook puts Read’s Plan A in deep freeze
A reeling Vodafone scales back earnings and cash flow guidance.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Headlines: macro and micro trends bite into profit
Revenue picture mixed, with strength in UK, Ireland, and Portugal but ongoing weakness in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22–23: Read signs off after turbulent final quarter
Flaky Q3 results and reduced guidance pave way for CEO Read to depart Vodafone after just over four years at helm.
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PeopleBT Enterprise shuffles SoHo, SME leadership
Caroline Southall named SoHo Director; Chris Sims takes SME spot.
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Suppliers & SCMMitie extends Vodafone deal, sets sights on telecoms growth
Five years added to Vodafone UK facilities management contract, with the operator named a “top-ten” customer.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom ready to progress MVNE plans in South Africa
Operator understood to be in talks with host of companies over establishment of MVNOs.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile Poland supplies NB-IoT for Warsaw smart lab
T-Mobile Poland partners Warsaw University of Life Sciences in creation of new smart lab.
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PremiumTPG brings in BoA to “unlock” Vision Network value
Australian operator seeking to exploit potential of wholesale access network spinout.
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PremiumVantage Towers CEO: ‘no change’ in Germany’s white spot programme
Vantage Towers ‘pushing ahead’ with roll out of 7,100 new sites.
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PremiumUK delays Huawei networks ban after operator concern
Vodafone UK among operators to receive formal requirements to remove Huawei kit, but given more time to do so.