Connected/Smart (Car, City, Home)
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Network & InfrastructureVirgin Media O2 trials cabinet-powered 5G ‘smart poles’
Collaboration with Liberty Global and VoltServer sees operator leverage fibre assets to power UK mobile infrastructure. Accelerated deployment, lower costs, and additional monetisation opportunities flagged as key benefits, with “limited” expansion of ‘smart poles’ on the horizon…
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Network & InfrastructureConnectivity gaps in the spotlight as UK preps for automated vehicles
New study will explore the infrastructure needs for the deployment of connected autonomous vehicles in line with government 2025 goals, with connectivity at the core.
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Products & ServicesTelefónica promises speed boost by taking fibre in-house in Spain
Operator pledges to bring “contracted” speeds to every room with new Wi-Fi amplification solution. Commercial launch of FTTR continues push on fibre services signups as copper shutdown approaches, with potential to generate additional fixed-line revenue and user stickiness.
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Strategy & ChangeSafaricom’s Mutiga: expect rapid device factory acceleration, regional expansion
CBSO speaks to TelcoTitans about the operator’s homegrown smartphone factory venture, saying it will hit capacity within a year, then expand product portfolio and market reach. Read more, incl. key driver not revenue, services tie-in…
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Venturing & InvestmentsIFM backs SUPA smart building InfraCo
AUD 50m private equity investment boosts new player’s converged infrastructure model for multi-dwelling buildings.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT adds Gorilla video AI to smart ports tech roster
Gorilla Technology enters into strategic relationship with BT to deliver container identification and damage detection solution.
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Strategy & ChangeRejigged Boldyn dives into ‘next stage’ of neutral host journey
Boldyn Networks launches, seeing BAI and five other telecoms brands united under one name.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s IoT momentum slows despite glut of new partnerships
Series of recent tie-ups show promise, but connections growth hits first single-digit slow-down for the home-grown, now revenue-unicorn IoT business.
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PremiumVodafone lights up Spain with IoT smart city deals
Vodafone Spain targets smart building, smart lighting initiative expansion with tender win and product launch.
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M&ABT’s smart locker sale gets regulatory green light
Pelipod acquisition by connected locker player ByBox granted CMA approval.
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PremiumTelefónica-Prosegur JV develops AI tech to tackle burglars
Platform switch at operator’s connected alarm and monitor venture with Prosegur reflects fresh focus on driving up service profitability.
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PremiumVodafone and Sumitomo get closer with Economy of Things venture
New IoT-driven venture will combine the Japanese conglomerate’s investment with the operator’s Digital Asset Broker platform to develop services for the automotive industry.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone extends connected public transport services
Vodafone extends connected public transport services.
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PremiumDT links up with Danpower on NB-IoT smart-metering
DT partners with Danpower and enercity contracting to enable cloud‑based data storage for smart meters.
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Premiumtooz becomes one: DT exits high-tech glasses joint venture
German operator sells stake in smart optics venture to partner ZEISS Group.
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Partnerships & AlliancesPakistan’s PTCL partners with Vodafone on IoT
Pakistani telco announces agreement that traverses operators’ common minority ownership by UAE’s e&.
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PremiumCompetition watchdog reviewing BT’s planned Pelipod sale
Sale of ‘smart locker’ enabler, announced at end of 2022, comes under CMA microscope.
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PremiumTelefónica Tech connects first NB-IoT beacons for road safety
Telefónica Tech launches first connected beacon with KPS Group.
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: T-Mobile gets busy on IoT partnerships
T‑Mobile gets busy on IoT partnerships