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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US flicks the switch on standalone 5G
Sole reliance on low-band 600MHz purportedly boosts 5G coverage by 30%. Cisco Systems, Nokia are core network suppliers. Market research firms find NatCo leader on 5G availability, but not so good on average downlink speeds. TMUS expands rollout of Sprint’s mid-band 2.5GHz spectrum to support 5G. ...
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Spain launches €40m programme to test 5G use-cases
Eight new projects will explore 5G use-cases in 13 different sectors. Spain claims leadership for most 5G pilots in EU.
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Scotland back in the game on rural 4G
Installation of rural sites re-starts and initially reticent MNOs now offering warmer support.
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T-Mobile, KPN play 5G catch-up with VodafoneZiggo
Dutch multiband auction lets T-Mobile and KPN into 5G race.
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Vivo partners Huawei on 5G lab
Brazilian operating business continues to collaborate with China‑based vendor despite US opposition.
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Hrvatski Telekom takes Tesla on 5G journey
Long-running network ally Ericsson Nikola Tesla wins four‑year 5G cooperation deal. CEO Nebis focused closely on B2B growth opportunities.
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Cellnex swerves Telxius questions as it builds war chest
Robustly growing tower company with €11bn burning a hole in its pocket. Linked to an investment in Telefónica’s “magnificent” infrastructure division. Cellnex management say keen on operational control over investments.
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OOPT telcos select vendors for Phoenix prototypes
Vendors selected to develop TIP’s open, disaggregated optical transponder. Operators again urge faster development.
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Pompeo declares Álvarez-Pallete a US 5G ally
Statements from US Secretary of State on Telefónica intentions appears to contradict ongoing Group commitments to working with Huawei.
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TDE gives Ericsson half a nod for 5G RAN
Swedish NEP unsurprisingly bags 5G RAN update from Germany’s incumbent . Huawei’s RAN fate remains uncertain.
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Vivo launching 5G DSS in Brazil, semi-committing to Huawei infra
Telefónica’s NatCo to launch 5G network on refarmed spectrum this week, as COVID-19 holds up frequency auctions. DSS employed but workaround deemed “not ideal” . Vivo VP gives tentative green light to Huawei, despite increasing regulatory threat to Chinese-backed networks. ...
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UK retreats in face of unrelenting US Huawei-NGN pressure
Trump admin tactics force hand of NCSC on restricting Huawei in networks. Ability of UK security to assess and monitor Huawei deployments undermined when simultaneously trying to secure a threadbare alt supply chain. At least that’s the mainstream story.
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Vodafone makes candid open RAN admissions
Tenorio says industry “ not scratched the surface ” on systems integration. Achieving lower TCO, compared with large-scale traditional vendors, an enormous task. O-RAN Alliance doing “ great job ”, but smaller vendors disadvantaged. Ambition of sub-$1000 RRH pushed back until 2021. Tech still not ...
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Telefónica snookered with 5G allocation battles ahead
Threat from Orange and Vodafone palling up on rural network sharing could be exacerbated if the pair are allowed to align mid‑band 5G spectrum allocations.
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Telefónica looks to cash in a dozen more data centres
Telefónica reportedly eyeing up €150m sale of twelve more DCs to Asterion. Also said to be angling for a stake in interrelated DC manager Nabiax. Same VC fund bought eleven Telefónica DCs in 2019, aiding Group efforts to alleviate debt and monetise assets.
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IoT key to BT’s DyNS drive
Vendor licensing costs and proprietary hardware acting as a brake on widespread SD‑WAN uptake, but more compelling IoT economics bringing DyNS to factory floors. BT partnership with Dell spotlighted as an enabler of BT progress in expanding its portfolio. IoT expected to help drive 5G investment through ...
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Government eyes open infrastructure as 2025 plan stalls
DCMS looking at encouraging greater sharing across utilities and telecoms infrastructure, and encouraging Openreach to make use of rivals’ assets. UK government beating drum of infrastructure investment as part of the pandemic response, but references to 2025 Gigabit network deadlines fading into background.
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Nokia brought in for ESN air cover
Home Office clears way for trial of network add‑on for airborne emergency workers, although evidently wary of technical issues that have soured broader programme.
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Elsewhere in Openreach: Competitive action seen at both superfast and ultrafast levels
Sky makes progress on its FTTP launch; Altnet blames Openreach for failings; and Yorkshire superfast procurement process opens.
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US forces UK hand on Huawei, Germany resists
Reports that tightened US sanctions may be a game changer on Huawei security pave the way for a UK government U‑turn on its approach to the vendor. In Germany, leaked DT contract details underline willingness of Huawei to hedge operator risks with stockpiled supplies and financial guarantees. ...
