All TelcoTitans Premium Content articles – Page 71
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PremiumDT sets course for multi-CDN architecture
Bandeira senses “pieces are coming together” for implementation in 2022. Less optimistic about network readiness to deliver AR/VR apps and gaming, putting them in the “long-term horizon” of five years.
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PremiumMobiledgeX Edge–Cloud enables cross–operator R&D
DT spinout MobiledgeX’s Edge-Cloud platform leveraged for DT–Telefónica and DT–KDDI collaboration on edge compute proof of concepts. AR tour guides trialled with KDDI; traffic collision avoidance tech demoed with Telefónica Deutschland. Both solutions demonstrated under the auspices of GSMA’s Telco Edge Cloud pre-commercial trials initiative.
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PremiumVodafone New Zealand said to initiate tower spinout
Former Vodafone OpCo’s parents reported to have hired advisors to guide them through separation and monetisation. Move comes with regional tower market heating up. Both Spark and Vodafone NZ moot interest in infra-sharing.
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PremiumTelefónica Q3 FY21 Headlines: recovery gathers steam but jitters persist
Group describes results as “significant step towards economic and social recovery”. OBs put in a solid quarter, with Vivo and Telefónica Deutschland reporting gathering commercial momentum. First quarter for refashioned UK business. Telefónica Tech’s expansion still being significantly driven by M&A, obscuring ‘organic’ progress. Centralisation of Hispam progressing, and ...
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PremiumTelefónica Q3 FY21: Wary Group sticks to plan as recovery builds
Operator maintains rebound from pandemic with growth in earnings and revenue, and confirmation of guidance. All major OBs in growth and Hispam changes look to be having impact. Executives appear wary of conditions, with inflation and coronavirus lingering. Lid kept on capex as Group asserts discipline. Infra-Tech M&A frenzy ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Chilean rivals team up
Rivals team up in Chile; Telefónica Mexico builds out its third-party coverage.
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PremiumMovistar, WOM in fibre building show down
Rival operators both submitted proposals for multibillion-peso regional fibre deployment contract, set to be awarded in late-2021.
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Suppliers & SCMVM O2 puts Samsung in RAN frame
Longstanding suppliers Nokia, Ericsson put on alert as JV explores “vendor diversity”. VM O2 will put Samsung’s 4G and 5G RAN equipment through its paces. South Korean supplier maintains kit is open RAN-compliant (after some configuration changes).
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in the UK: Ofcom looking at scam calls
Ofcom and operators team on scam calls, within limits; VM O2 IPTV launch draws nearer.
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Products & ServicesMovistar set for home insurance launch
Move continues Spanish operator’s consolidation in insurance sector.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Spain: Spain looking to grow O2 budget play
O2 brand to appear in Movistar shop window as part of ongoing retail revamp; Telefónica Empresas takes on digitisation challenge in rural banks.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Germany: O2 Germany launches Easy IoT
Outsourced payroll automation on the move; O2 showcases real-world 5G developments.
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PremiumO2 Germany pushes back on 5GC rollout
Operator “fully on track” to meet coverage targets, but stalls on 5GC. Will not roll out 5G SA on a large-scale until it offers “real added value for customers”. Puts Huawei base station antenna innovation through its paces at 5G Tech City project in Munich.
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PremiumOperators sign second mobile pact for NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia steps up ambitions to be Germany’s leading 5G location. Markus Haas said operators have agreed to build 1,000 new sites in exchange for faster permits. Tower lease costs rising in line with expectations as network expands. CFO Rolle signals caution on FTTP buildout.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: €100m spent on HQ digital refurb
Telefónica splashes out €100m on HQ digital refurb; Prosegur plots LatAm expansion with “ally” Telefónica.
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Digital ReportsVodafonewatch Report #200 – November 2021
Key stories include: Group palms off Egypt to Vodacom | Board member Swantee flies nest | Vi gets a lifeline over late fee bill | Germany sees partner clampdown | Vodacom eyes 100m fintech target
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Digital ReportsDeutsche Telekomwatch Report #108 – November 2021
Key stories include: DT unveils new full-fibre friend | Update on open RAN to-do list | Russia targeted for digital drive | HT on lookout for regional M&A | TMUS makes CDMA concession
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PremiumDT heads down under for fibre mate
Australia’s IFM named as Gigabit investment partner following long period of speculation. Move adds to TDE CEO Gopalan’s box of tricks as he seeks to pragmatically accelerate the Group’s slow-building fibre deployment. Startup JV embedded with various protective measures for DT, such as balance sheet deconsolidation, and long-term/standalone strategic ...
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PremiumMore 3G networks head for retirement in Europe
NatCos in Hungary and Poland announce 3G switch-off plans. T-Mobile Poland reuses spectrum to add capacity to 4G and 5G services.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom in talks with Kenya Power to install smart grid
Build, operate, and transfer deal reportedly under discussion.