All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 26
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone’s Scott Petty talks up ODA’s importance for 5G apps
DTW23 - Ignite: CTO highlights need to build network abstraction layer to avoid missing the 5G SA opportunity.
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Strategy & ChangeBT’s CEO-elect unafraid of ‘new bets’ but warns against gambles beyond core strengths
DTW23 - Ignite: Telia CEO Allison Kirkby offered cautious optimism for the telco industry, urging operators to place new bets but only if connectivity is the core focus.
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Network & InfrastructureMagyar Telekom agrees network investment in exchange for tax breaks
MoU with Hungarian state will see outdoor 5G network coverage extended to nearly 99% of population by 2026, up from current 60%.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial
O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial.
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Network & InfrastructureUK’s Alncom builds local ties to accelerate fibre rollout
UK-based fibre network operator Alncom says forging relationships with communities can lead to speedier fibre delivery.
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Products & ServicesTelekom Deutschland promises speed hike with 5G Hybrid
Hybrid package combines fixed and mobile networks, providing “significantly faster” broadband speeds at home.
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InterviewUK altnet Brsk aims for one million FTTP homes and beyond
In an interview with TelcoTitans, Brsk founders Giorgio Iovino and Ian Kock share how their experience at Vumatel in South Africa helps the UK venture. Their second fibre startup is ”more fun”, but not easier, as it takes on the challenge of raising awareness and educating consumers about full-fibre. ...
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G
TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G
NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G.
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Network & InfrastructureEE’s 3G to be shuttered by spring
Operator provides further details on 3G shutdown, with finalisation expected by March next year, nationwide sunset to begin in January.
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PremiumOpenreach provides a square deal for BDUK
No sign of excess returns as government investment provides speed boost for rural areas.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica herds Hispam manufacturers onto Telco Cloud
Telefónica Hispanoamérica goes live with Telco Cloud platform, aiming to improve efficiency and resource management.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Helios Towers bags $720m in debt facilities
Helios Towers signs off on new debt facilities, partially to fund new cash tender offer. Fibre M&A continues in Europe, while MTN Nigeria replaces IHS with ATC in new tower deal. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureVector Technologies: fibre access networks must embrace multi-vendor to achieve scale efficiencies and spur innovation
As fibre access operators focus on operational excellence for sustainable growth, fostering vendor competition while protecting service stability will be essential, according to Vector Technologies. The broadband SI also has clear execution and strategy guidance on automation, softwarisation, complexity, standardisation, and the skills gap.
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PremiumVivo consortium deploys Infovia subfluvial cable
Two of eight riverbed cables implemented in Brazil’s Amazon region so far, with rollout expected to be complete by 2025.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s BNetzA mulls scrapping forthcoming spectrum auction
Agency statement suggests lobbying from operators for less costly way of distributing rights may have come off.
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PeopleGlasfaserPlus hires DT veteran Meyke Florl as new tech boss
After 14 years at DT, Florl switches to joint venture with IFM Global Infrastructure Fund.
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Public AffairsUK MPs call for changes to keep Project Gigabit and R100 on track
Ministers criticise “one-size-fits-all” approach of Project Gigabit and R100 broadband subsidy programmes in Parliament.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone–Three merger lobby turns to 5G rollout, NHS rescue
Vodafone–Three lobbying campaign targets 5G SA, MPNs, and the future of the NHS as Chief Networks Officer Andrea Donà issues enterprise customer plea.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile purchase of Comcast spectrum ‘not out of capacity concern’
Peter Osvaldik, T-Mobile CFO, describes Comcast 600MHz spectrum purchase as “value accretive”.