All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 40
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Venturing & InvestmentsCellnex nabs fresh funding for pan-European 5G rollout
Cellnex signs new contract with European Investment Bank to speed up 5G rollout in five European nations.
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Partnerships & AlliancesAstrocast locks in Airbus for future satellite IoT upgrades
Satellite startup Astrocast renews deal with longstanding partner Airbus to upgrade satellite-based IoT services.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Filtronic lands European Space Agency contract
Filtronic set to deliver satellite connectivity tech for use by the European Space Agency.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT adds Gorilla video AI to smart ports tech roster
Gorilla Technology enters into strategic relationship with BT to deliver container identification and damage detection solution.
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Network & InfrastructureBT rural satcomm trials roll on with OneWeb onboard
Micro-deployment on Lundy Island deemed a success, with BT’s McCall claiming a “significant milestone” passed.
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PeopleDigital infra people moves: Exa, ITP hit refresh button on board leaders
Ex-Vodafone CEO Nick Read joins Exa Infrastructure as Chair, while Vorboss chief Tim Creswick takes same role at ITP.
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InterviewThe exec keeping CityFibre slick as it muscles in on Project Gigabit
Sarah Malin, Director of Group Operations and Programme Management Office at CityFibre, shares the altnet’s priorities for scaling fibre build. CityFibre looking more ‘CountryFibre’ with four big Building Digital UK contracts, making it largest participant in rural broadband scheme.
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Public Affairs1&1 gets a part-win over DT in 5G ads spat
Challenger can still describe its network as the most modern in Europe.
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Suppliers & SCMJuniper fabric supports BT Network Cloud overhaul
Vendor claims “cornerstone” status in BT’s cloud-native network transformation.
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Public AffairsVantage resists EU plans for regulating TowerCos
Vodafone-backed InfraCo troubled by prospect of regulated pricing and terms if new ultrafast rollout regulation proceeds as planned.
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Public AffairsTelefónica calls for fresh infra-sharing regulation in LatAm
Operator calls for regulatory rework to promote infrastructure sharing in Latin America.
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Network & InfrastructureMeridiam accelerates German fibre play, with Vodafone support
Equity firm emphasises long-term character of German fibre financing. Meridiam adopts agnostic approach to fibre partners in Europe.
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M&AVodafone pockets another €500m from Vantage deal
Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR-led consortium increases stake in Vantage owner Oak Holding to 40%.
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Network & InfrastructureDigital 9: no disruption from eruption
Icelandic cata centre business Verne Global said to be operating normally despite recent activity at nearby Mount Fagradalsfjall.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: UK Space Agency sets up future telecoms funding pool
The UK Space Agency invests in drone and HAPS connectivity with new financing.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom pledges more cash for network and backup power expansion
Vodacom investing in network and power backup upgrades in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone spreads Qwilt to network edge
Scalable open CDN solution said to provide end-users on Vodafone network with responsive, low-latency streaming services.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom puts cards on table for copper energy savings
German NatCo aims to switch off 20,000 DSL line cards this year to cut power usage. Also plays into copper shutdown plan, although DT still coy on timelines.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: Meridiam accelerates German fibre play
Meridiam accelerates German fibre play, with Vodafone support.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange maintains 5G momentum with launch in Jordan
The Group has now launched 5G in nine countries, of which two are in Middle East and Africa. Orange Europe CMO hints at imminent 5G standalone launches after Spain.