Latest Telco News

tfw#144-masmovil-cloud

M&A

MásMóvil equity deal may spark Spanish consolidation

The private equity acquisition of Spain’s number four operator may see a short-term spike in competition, but could ultimately lead to consolidation, easing pressure on Telefónica and Vodafone.  Opportunities could emerge for Telxius to pick up MásMóvil masts in the aftermath.

dtw#94-tmnl-mast

Network & Infrastructure

T-Mobile Netherlands using AI to clean clogs

CTIO Larsen says Anodot’s automation tech being used to see network problems coming well before they hit service quality.

btw314-tt-bt-valk-radianz-cloud

Products & Services

Radianz bulks up in blockchain with VALK partnership

Asset management services provider VALK adds its Corda-based blockchain product to BT’s Radianz Cloud.

btw314-tt-bt-prompt-payment-code

Suppliers & SCM

BT remedies Prompt Payment Code failings

BT earns Prompt Payment Code signatory status after submitting substantial changes to supplier payment procedures, upping prompt payments to 95%.

tfw144-tt-izzi-mexico-mobile

Network & Infrastructure

Televisa pits Izzi against Telcel dominance

Cut‑price offering from quad‑play service provider is the latest attempt to dethrone Carlos Slim in Mexico. Televisa making use of Mexico’s wholesale‑only LTE infrastructure at a time when mobile competitors are re‑examining business models to drive efficiency.

More Telecoms News

14617774558_ca07685748_o

Strategy & Change

BT begins new chapter in Spain

Rosa Ronda to head trimmed-down Spanish unit. Portobello Capital creates new company called Evolutio from former BT assets.

dtw094-tt-campus-networks-5g-partnerships

Network & Infrastructure

DT expands private 5G partnerships

Deutsche Telekom’s campus network push gets another four partners in AR, automation, and hardware.

tfw#143-ericsson-5G-van

Network & Infrastructure

O2 Germany picks Ericsson for 5G core

Operator chooses to rely on European partner for ‘security-relevant’ 5G core. Huawei and Nokia expected to have equal share of RAN. Government appears close to finalising security guidelines for 5G.

tfw#144-masmovil-cloud

M&A

MásMóvil equity deal may spark Spanish consolidation

The private equity acquisition of Spain’s number four operator may see a short-term spike in competition, but could ultimately lead to consolidation, easing pressure on Telefónica and Vodafone.  Opportunities could emerge for Telxius to pick up MásMóvil masts in the aftermath.