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PremiumVivo assembles partners for 5G core
Brazilian operating business appears to be pinning down vendors for its 5G standalone network, although Huawei’s role in the country remains unclear.
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Strategy & ChangeDT on standby for 5G European Aviation Network add-on
Group open to a 5G upgrade on flagship European Aviation Network system. Execs see user demand for faster connectivity on planes. Vendor partner SkyFive working on 5G system in China. Airwave-dependent European update could be “some time” away, however.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone picks Dresden and Málaga for R&D
Portugal may have lost out because of Group anger over the ongoing 5G auction process.
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Network & InfrastructureO2 deal with Vodafone to supplement spectrum gains
Ofcom closes assignment stage of UK spectrum auction with O2 trading blocks with Vodafone, while BT opts to buy preferable positions outright. O2–Vodafone trade ensures contiguous spectrum blocks in 5G-ready bands.
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Suppliers & SCMMovistar selects Nokia for 5G in Chile
Telefónica Chile gets on with 5G rollout amid uncertainty about its future within the Group.
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PremiumQ1 FY21: final coronavirus quarter packs a punch
Spain and Germany OBs stabilise as first wave of coronavirus shocks works its way through results. Vivo displaying underlying strength, but currency fluctuations continue to turn positives to negative. With strong returns on falling revenue O2 UK bows out as a ‘core four’ market Hispam edges back into the ...
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PremiumO2 Germany updates on turbo-charged 5G
Doubles the number of cities with 5G to around 60 in space of six weeks. Launches standalone 5G core in Munich; nationwide deployment slated for summer 2021. 5G carrier aggregation sees lift-off in Munich.
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Suppliers & SCMNokia supplies “final piece” in Spain’s IP Fusión jigsaw
Telefónica España apparently on home straight to complete “end-to-end” IP network transformation. Latest Nokia kit deployment aimed at extending 5G, FTTH coverage to rural and remote areas.
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Strategy & ChangeNemat maps out ‘hyperscaler-plus’ ambition
Group Head of Technology & Innovation uses Capital Markets Day presentation to frame DT as increasingly “hyperscaler-like” on speed-to-market. Addition of “telco-grade” voice and network security, argues Nemat, gives DT advantage over big tech. Exec lauds “superior production model” compared with European peers. Greater network automation presented as key ...
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Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom: Capital Markets Day
Capital Markets Day presentations show Group continuing to flourish thanks to big, correct calls over last decade. Group seeks to boost T-Share perceptions and better align itself with T-Mobile US’ rising valuation. Leadership puts money where its mouth is with bulk share buyup following ambitious mid-term strategy update. Höttges ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Legal advisory panel refresh; Adobe trumpets VPC ties
Vodafone cancels Arch Summit 2021; Group updates legal advice team; Adobe describes VPC ties as “crucial”.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s Pan-Net activates edge in 5G cross-border tests
EU-funded trial networks test autonomous driving across borders. Group companies supply 5G connectivity and edge computing. More EU funds expected for connected and automated mobility (CAM).
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Network & InfrastructureCornerstone to pilot City of London 5G upgrade
“City-wide” open access network being explored. Joint venture’s 2017 contract now appears to include 5G. Deployment will depend on the outcome of trials.
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Venturing & InvestmentsElsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: TPG set for FWA launch; Vi shifting away from Huawei
TPG set for FWA launch; Vi transitioning away from Huawei; INWIT agrees to equip Milan metro with 5G-friendly DAS technology.
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Innovation (R&D)T-Mobile US on the prowl for e-health startups
US telco opens applications for Wellness Tech incubator. Net cast wide, with startups operating in both B2B and B2C spaces encouraged to apply. TMUS’ 5G innovation network expanding.
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Premium3G sunsets accelerate amid re-farming push
After Germany and the Netherlands, more Vodafone businesses are laying out plans to repurpose 3G spectrum for 4G and 5G networks.
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PremiumVodafone ties with O2 to tidy up mid-band spectrum
Ofcom closes assignment stage of UK spectrum auction with Vodafone trading blocks with O2, while BT opted to buy preferable positions outright. Vodafone–O2 swap ensures contiguous spectrum blocks in 5G-ready bands.
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PremiumVodafone Germany switches on standalone 5G
“LTE training wheels” are off in Europe’s first 5G SA network. Ericsson, Nokia, OPPO, and Qualcomm share 5G limelight. VfD ushers in low latency and network slicing. Ten 5G data centres by 2023.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT edges towards virtual reality
Group engagement in multiple digital twin projects signals rising interest in services that exploit new AR, VR, and mixed reality technologies.
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PeopleEx-BT CTIO Karonis takes Capgemini, DTCP roles
Telco veteran Fotis Karonis joins Capgemini as 5G & Edge EVP, making the most of past operator ties. Deutsche Telekom venturing vehicle DTCP also adds his name to Senior Advisory Council.