All 5G articles
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Venturing & InvestmentsT-Mobile US sets up corporate VC fund for 5G
T-Mobile Ventures formed in collaboration with Touchdown Ventures. Targets “ early-to-mid-stage ” companies. Aims to develop “ breakthrough ” 5G products and services. Mojio and Circle already part of T-Mobile Ventures’ investment portfolio.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica pilots private 5G with El Corte Inglés
Longstanding Telefónica partner and leading Spanish retail group will use 5G to test Industry 4.0 applications in a logistics setting. Telefónica boasts wealth of experience examining use cases for 5G, and is now reaping rewards of government backing.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Portugal threatens to boycott 5G auction
Objections to auction terms favouring new entrant. Complaints escalated to Brussels, and R D centre plans reconsidered.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone Greece facing possible Huawei ban
OpCo appears more vulnerable than main rival Cosmote to US pressure on Greek government for a clearout of Huawei network kit.
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Innovation (R&D)
Double dose of reality for BT in Glasgow R&D link-up
Controlling football crowds and helping train technical staff among 5G-based applications being looked at in AR/VR tie-up with University of Glasgow.
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Suppliers & SCM
Deutsche Telekom’s Huawei gamble looking iffy
German coalition cabinet reportedly approves measures in IT security bill that, if passed, will effectively ban Huawei from 5G RAN market. Revision looks set to hurt DT, despite recent brave talk of “ multi-vendor strategy ”.
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Network & Infrastructure
TMUS in spectrum dispute with tetchy rivals
AT T and Verizon Communications complain to FCC that TMUS has excessive amount of low- and mid-band spectrum. Sievert accuses ‘big two’ of dissembling. CBRS auction draws little interest from the NatCo.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Hrvatski Telekom extends Tesla managed services deal
Long‑running network ally Ericsson Nikolas Tesla renews deal for three more years.
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Network & Infrastructure
Magenta Telekom gains new 5G spectrum
Austrian NatCo secures two‑thirds of 700MHz spectrum. Obliged to cover 615 underserved communities.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Aurachain and Telekom Romania renew ties
Pair behind government furlough payments project. Remote working platforms added to enterprise package for COVID‑hit customers. Höttges: “ hybrid office ” viability bolstered.
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Network & Infrastructure
Romania set to delay 5G auction
Vodafone markets Romania and UK on track for 2021 auctions. Czech auction kicks off amid operator complaints. VfCZ jumps on DSS bandwagon. Greek auction now underway.
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Network & Infrastructure
German industry jostles for campus 5G
5G local frequency allocations now awarded to 74 organisations. Huawei features.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: BuyIn CEO lays out plans
BuyIn to look beyond traditional scale-based power play under new CEO.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT’s Nokia pick points to renewed virtualisation drive
Nokia to become 5G infrastructure top dog as Huawei fades. Virtualisation opportunities abound as BT and Nokia commit to expanding open RAN ecosystem, and imminent developments on the network edge are anticipated.
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Public Affairs
Deutsche Telekom: reports of China 5G scheme are nonsense
Group dismisses claims of a plan to scale up its Chinese presence off back of geopolitical manoeuvres. Government’s decision on 5G network suppliers could be imminent.
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Innovation (R&D)
Deutsche Telekom: game on for 5G and AR at Euro 2024
Major football tournament could be tech showcase for Deutsche Telekom. At least, there will be 5G coverage for fans and international visitors. In the stadium and at home AR/MR/XR apps will be on display. But low take‑up of smart glasses could limit AR’s appeal.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Amdocs, Microsoft join T‑Mobile in 5G Innovation Lab
Amdocs, Dell, VMware, and Microsoft added to the list of “ founding partners ”. Backers afforded visibility into startup tech.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 Germany launches 5G as Merkel looks to quash Huawei ban
Likening the launch to German reunification, O2 is delivering 5G in five cities from October on €40‑per‑month tariffs. NSA launch paving way for more ambitious plans. Media reports suggest Chancellor Angela Merkel will not ban O2 5G partner Huawei, although political resistance remains, and O2 is readying ...
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Innovation (R&D)
BT, O2 underpin West Mids 5G transport management projects
BT and O2 involved with projects mapping traffic, congestion, and infrastructure. Other projects focus on passengers, pedestrians, tourists, and parking. WM5G allocates £2.4m to seven project consortia; £2.5m for next round.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica racing from nought to 75% on Spanish 5G
After keeping its powder dry, Telefónica is aiming for a rapid 5G rollout to support its ‘digital compact’ commitments to ultrafast connectivity. Ericsson and Nokia are providing the RAN for the NSA iteration of 5G, with a glidepath apparently ready for future standalone services. 3G expected to ...
