All North America articles
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Network & Infrastructure
The race to Earth from space
Efforts to bridge the gap between satellite and cellular communication are accelerating, with recent emergencies highlighting the growing importance of D2D connectivity, writes Gökhan Tok. As telcos and satellite operators work together more closely than ever, the future of mobile communications is set to transform.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: refreshed T.Capital goes nuclear
Anticipated refresh of the Group’s tech ecosystem strategy sees org changes within T-Systems and Group Development.
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Public Affairs
T-Mobile takes $31.5m FCC hit for data breaches
The US operator is to spend $15.75m alone on fixing its cybersecurity after data breaches.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile stamps loyalty card
Strategy update from American operator dominated by tech-led efficiency and optimisation initiatives and partnerships.
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Strategy & Change
T-Mobile lifts 5G FWA user target into double figure millions
Factors behind target expansion include advancements in network and device quality, more spectrum, and precision marketing.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: another 100 AIs are born
Group Chief Executive uses Digital X to re-stress commitment to AI-enabled digital transformation.
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People
T-Mobile hands CFO a fresh deal ahead of M&A integration challenge
Peter Osvaldik given a pay rise as T-Mobile seeks consistency of leadership ahead of execution challenges accompanying pending fibre and wireless buyouts.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: three’s a crowd at BT
Future of DT’s relationship with UK incumbent comes back into the public eye after Bharti entrance into major shareholder grouping, plus buildout of Slim family stake.
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Network & Infrastructure
TDC NET, Blue Planet trailblaze hybrid network inventory management
North American trend hits Europe with hybrid fibre-5G twist, as Macquarie-backed Danish incumbent NetCo advances IT/OSS and network modernisation, and Ciena’s Blue Planet network automation cloud arm builds momentum. Register to read more…
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Strategy & Change
Tower group SBA wants ‘visibility’ before voyaging into foggy Europe
Eurosceptic tower group plays down the prospect of any dealmaking to give it a regional presence, saying its M&A focus is on strengthening businesses within its existing footprint.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile’s laser focus
American NatCo highlights partnerships geared towards expanding fibre reach and strengthening 5G platform.
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Products & Services
T-Mobile Fiber now into double figures on market reach
T‑Mobile Fiber has so far been launched in 28 markets in collaboration with partners.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile heads up for fibre seconds (but less keen on thirds)
FTTH action continues to dominate as T-Mobile US makes another expansive wireline M&A move and in-house rollouts progress in Croatia and Germany.
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Financial & Performance
T-Mobile has ‘little appetite’ for further fibre deals, for now
CEO Mike Sievert says T‑Mobile remains open minded but indicates that there are no current plans to bulk up fibre diet.
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M&A
T-Mobile spends $5bn to make Metronet its fibre buy number-two
Tie-up with KKR sees NatCo add two million homes to its expanding fixed services footprint, as well as securing a residential customer add-on.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: once-reticent Europe NatCos now embrace tower spinouts
Magyar Telekom becomes latest DT business to re-consider approach to wireless infra management, and take closer look at cost-benefit match-up of tower portfolio separation.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: 2Gigs intro’d to rock fibre rivals
Group continues to arrow in on broadband business performance in Germany, revamping full-fibre pricing and releasing a new top-level tariff based on XGS-PON tech.
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Innovation (R&D)
DT and TMUS reward AI innovators in latest T-Challenge
A total 300 submissions were made in the fourth edition of the competition, ultimately narrowed down to six winning entries.
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: shoring up the home finances
Both sides of RoI equation in spotlight in key arena of German fixed broadband, as DT re-assesses market trends and continues search for ways to trim fibre rollout budget.