All articles by Neal Doran – Page 11
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Financial & Performance
BT to face continued BT Sport losses, despite new JV
New joint venture with Discovery estimated to reduce Group revenue by £300m−£350m for FY22−23, with £500m−£600m cut from future FYs.
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People
BT Networks touts security as overhaul gets off to disorderly start
BT Networks to focus on network security, with restructured executive team focused on operational delivery.
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People
McRae exits as BT hits Networks refresh
Forthright Chief Architect rumbled as first big name departure ahead of BT Networks refresh.
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Public Affairs
Regulators don’t buy operator claims on need for internet support
BEREC stands by its 2012 views on the stability of the internet value chain as operators seek EU support in securing additional funding for next‑generation networks.
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Special Report
Deep dive: Vivo sets example for Telefónica peers on fibre-focused growth
Vivo presented to investors as market leader on digital in a fast-growing, young country.
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Enterprise (B2B)
BT positions NHS trusts as VIPs in new co-innovation drive
Vanguard Innovation Programme to be a showcase for BT’s collaborative working with NHS partners on digitalisation.
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Operations
Brazil’s Oi demands buyers set aside cash in valuation dispute
Operators seemingly surprised by court order that requires BRL 1.5bn to be placed in holding account while valuation dispute resolved.
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Public Affairs
Colao to big tech: cooperate or be taxed
Former Vodafone chief and digital policymaker urges all players to find a commercial solution to the challenges of funding infrastructure investment across Europe, rather than risk strong EU intervention.
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Network & Infrastructure
Mesch: fibre facing its ‘dotcom bubble’ moment
CityFibre CEO anticipates a period of rationalisation that will see the unprepared go to the wall, but a stronger altnet sector emerge.
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Network & Infrastructure
Don’t bank on the big two for buyouts, Brit altnets warned
As UK Infrastructure Bank highlights challenge of financing fibre rollout at pace, a report from Communication Chambers warns altnets to consider consolidation plans carefully.
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People
Microsoft veteran to bring AI expertise to BT board
Former Microsoft software evangelist and AI strategist to become non-executive director.
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Strategy & Change
Future network will be massive, blockchain‑led computer
Telefónica’s Executive Chairman is urging operators to embrace the collaborative spirit that enabled roaming to create a new connectivity platform.
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Network & Infrastructure
Sky to compete with Vivo after signing with FiBrasil
Satellite player set to challenge FiBrasil’s co-owner in Brazil’s growing ultrafast broadband market.
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Network & Infrastructure
Chema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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M&A
FiBrasil linked to role in fibre consolidation
Telefónica and CDPQ JV linked to investment plans with country’s fifth-largest ISP, Vero Internet.
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Public Affairs
BT eSIM strategy entangled in UK security reviews
The fire sale of eSIM platform developer Truphone has reportedly been disrupted by security services concerns linked to a remote SIM provisioning contract with BT.
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Strategy & Change
BT pursues mesh strategy as distributed data surges
BT is adopting a data mesh approach to delivering commercial services while maintaining good governance.
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Operations
Bracken cools VM O2 ServCo prospects, but fibre JV on track
Liberty CFO Charlie Bracken talks up management benefits of separating infrastructure from service, but imminent hard split not on the cards.
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Enterprise (B2B)
BT sees public deals erode as IT giants rise
BT sees its share of government telecoms revenue slide as Virgin Media O2 gains ground.
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Public Affairs
Telefónica dragged to fringes of Colombian election fraud claims
Spain’s far-right political party Vox has called into question the role of integrator Indra Sistemes in Colombia’s elections, also bringing other Spanish companies into the spotlight.