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Vodafone goes big on LTE-M and man-to-machine comms
German debut suggests increasing Group enthusiasm for LTE-M, and leadership feeling that technology’s time is coming. CTO Mack describes the tech as the “next building block in our network”. OpCo highlights LTE-M use-cases around voice and mobility.
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Elsewhere in Associates & JVs: Mitie takes Cornerstone contract
Consumer loan service in Egypt set for green light; Vi wants 2G open RAN; India continues to drag out tax dispute.
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Vodafone seeks end to Elliott battle over KDG
Group attempts to put more than seven years of hurt behind it at a cost of up to €2.12bn.
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Vodafone Oman launch pushed back
Flagship greenfield alliance for Vodafone’s Partner Markets federation continuing to be hit by delays. Bureaucratic hurdle cleared, but launch still appears some months away.
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DT reveals first Campus Network Program members
Group continues to steadily build out solution partnerships, with emphasis on connected-robotics. Network rollouts spreading out beyond Germany and into major European markets. DT confirms hubraum ecosystem programme will have a bearing on Group products development.
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T-Systems blockchain goes mainstream with Flow tie-up
T-Sys MMS seeks to tap plans to create “blockchain for the masses”. Unit expands blockchain portfolio to support consumer apps on Flow. Deal builds on array of blockchain initiatives emerging across DT.
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C-Band auction rakes in record-breaking sum
Analyst estimates TMUS shelled out $11bn for highly prized 5G frequencies. NatCo raises $3bn from debt markets, suggesting financial strain of auction greater than expected. Winning bidders not named until completion of “assignment phase”.
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Robots aren’t taking over just yet, says T-Mobile’s Larsen
CTIO Kim Larsen looks beyond the hype to deliver a realistic assessment of the road to network autonomy and guides on early incremental opportunities. Still early days for OpCo’s zero-touch ambition, with Larsen seeing TMNL at stage one of five. Capabilities, experience, and data quality seen as key challenges. ...
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TDE gets access systems on same page as A4 goes live
2020 launch target hit for highly strategic — but evidently complex — project. No follow up details on future roadmap.
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Openreach deploys EXFO technology for fibre rollout
Rollout speed gains stressed as key motivator for purchase.
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BT Sport converts rights deal with Premiership Rugby
Group eventually signs £110m three-year extension after reported disagreements over valuation. BT continues to invest in regional Welsh club rugby with three-year sponsorship extension.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: EE waives roaming
EE waives EU roaming charges, broadband guarantees personalised, lockdown learning backed.
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Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: churn risk targeted
Division continues effort to nudge businesses and CPs away from legacy voice, and towards its own next-gen offerings.
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BT plays down risk of FireEye security breach
Group assesses threat to CTI customers as “low to moderate”. No indication, assures BT, that any customer data was compromised.
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BT disputes ‘loyalty penalty’ class action
BT hit with US-style ‘opt-out’ class action, led by a former Ofcom consumer protection executive, and financially backed by pioneering UK litigation investment fund Harbour. Previously-settled Ofcom review forms the basis of near-£600m claim that BT was acting in breach of competition law. Little precedent on likelihood of success, ...
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Elsewhere in Openreach: 2x usage for 2020
Openreach flexes on network strength after UK broadband usage hits new highs.
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Deutsche Telekom Group Board of Management
Deutsche Telekom Group’s Board of Management mapped out.
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Digital Reports
BTwatch Report #319 – December 2020
Key stories include: BT builds its AI team | Restructuring resistance builds | Higham leaves BT IT Sherpa-less | Consumer commits to cross selling | Openreach conquers in Scotland