All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 106
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Ofcom re-shapes 5G auction plans as MNOs share access
Ofcom confirmed its intention to offer up frequencies in the 700MHz and 3.6GHz–3.8GHz bands in spring 2020, but with a change in auction structure. BT bidding opportunity restricted by 37% cap on spectrum holding. Industry commitments on comprehensive rural coverage said to have enabled a regulatory re-think. Degree of ...
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Openreach wins all three lots of Scottish R100 contract
While superfast service gaps still need to be plugged, Openreach will be bringing full-fibre to remote regions as part of latest Scottish deals. Lack of contract competition underlines need for government-driven action to deliver connectivity to remote areas.
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BT Ireland trumpets terabit speeds ahead of 2020 launch
BT Ireland claims to have reached speeds of 1.2Tbps in latest tests ahead of launch.
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Election sparks investment and nationalisation debate
UK General Election sparks speculation about potential nationalisation of UK communications infrastructure.
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BT first up as MSP for Microsoft-Nokia tie-up
US and Finnish suppliers club together on cloud and SD-WAN. Azure-Nuage combo could provide a more compelling alternative to Cisco in the BT Dynamic Network Services portfolio. BT Global wheels out IXOM as customer of the integrated solution.
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Openreach launches village FTTP pilot
Engineering innovation and rural trials are adding to Openreach’s efforts to convince authorities and the public that it is a committed contributor to the development of a full-fibre UK.
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EE tops RootMetrics’ 5G tests in Cardiff and Birmingham
EE outperforms Vodafone in early tests of 5G performance in the UK.
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BT and Casa Systems win Award at Broadband World Forum
BT recognised at event in the Netherlands for collaborative work on converged 5G technology.
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Openreach in the running for huge Northern Irish broadband deal
Openreach was reportedly shortlisted for a £165m deal with Northern Ireland’s (NI) government to roll out superfast (30Mbps+) broadband to 98,000 premises in rural areas across the country.
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EE brings 5G to 14 more UK cities
EE launches 5G services in cities across the UK, including Glasgow, Huddersfield, and Liverpool.
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Suppliers & SCM
Santiago Tenorio calls for network suppliers to “stop verticalisation”
Santiago Tenorio, Head of Network Strategy & Architecture at Vodafone, used the Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) latest industry gathering to fire another warning at the vendor establishment.
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Public Affairs
Merkel, Ametsreiter give Huawei benefit of doubt
Political ructions after Chancellor appears to green-light Huawei involvement in 5G. Ametsreiter wants evidence-based approach to Huawei; describes current security debate as “thoroughly unprofessional”. Complications spread to Hungary.
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Vodafone Italy ropes up for vertical 5G
OpCo has been busy exploring 5G innovation and partnership possibilities.
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26GHz spectrum appears on Vodafone's radar
Government aims to boost 5G with auction in early-2021. Roadmap for 28GHz airwaves still uncertain.
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Products & Services
VodafoneZiggo heralds new GigaNet era
First DOCSIS 3.1-enabled 1Gbps services launched in and near Utrecht. GigaNet branding unifies formerly separate fixed-line and mobile networks.
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Vodafone under pressure to rethink CityFibre partnership
CityFibre wants end to VfUK exclusivity to capture more business. Openreach turns VfUK’s head with generous FTTP discounts.
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Vodafone, Church of England agree to boost rural network coverage
Vodafone UK network joint venture Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Church of England.
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Vodafone in Europe: 5G auctions pushed back
Ongoing, multi-sided power play behind 5G rights conditions.
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ANACOM unveils 5G spectrum plan
Early-2020 auction is a go, but regulator comes under major fire.
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Vodafone Business Africa enters subsea cable partnership
VBA formed a partnership with SEACOM, growing geographical reach for business clients.