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MarketingEE influence sees BT switch multi-million ad account
AMV BBDO bows out from BT’s advertising after more than 20 years. EE’s main creative partner builds on its success in delivering Beyond Limits . Mobile marketers charged with supporting internal transformation as well as external image.
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People
Latest BT people moves: leadership switch and a new lead for Scotland at Enterprise
Shuter gets lined up for a BT Enterprise takeover after outgoing McQuade takes his leave.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone puts over €1bn of projects in green basket
Group’s interest in chasing Green Bonds shows opportunities for suppliers and partners that can link their products and services to energy and emissions goals. Vodafone’s healthy pipeline of projects boosted by inclusion of older network upgrades, including single RAN deployment. Ongoing efficiency focus likely to ensure ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile US takes TIP baton from Sprint
NatCo takes over former Sprint duties at Telecom Infra Project. Commits to lead its first TIP programme.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone on hold over Trump’s German troop pull-out
Impact of European military shake-up on Vodafone Germany’s specialist TKS unit yet to become clear.
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M&A
Oi can afford to be choosy as rival bids for assets emerge
Restructuring Brazilian operator Oi is weighing up escalating offers for its mobile assets as a consortium of local operators compete with private equity‑funded infrastructure provider Highline. TIM Brasil may have most at stake in bidding, with speculation it would take the lion’s share of Oi assets.
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People
Latest Vodafone key movers: Non-Exec steps away; European break-ups
VPC gets a Design2Cost shake‑up. David Thodey set to leave his Group board seat a year after joining. Vodafone Turkey reshuffles its legal pack. Far-reaching changes at Vodafone Germany keep the OpCo fresh.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-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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Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica digs in further with Havas
Estimated €500m global media account was first awarded to French group in 2014.
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Operations
Pandemic stalls Telefónica’s alarm JV launch
Pandemic lockdown said to have effectively wiped out the first quarter’s trading of Movistar Prosegur Alarmas, with crisis management the priority. Despite tough start, MPA customer base forecast to treble within a year.
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Strategy & Change
Telekom’s global B2B play mapped out
Through the Group’s latest B2B reorganisation, DT’s home market NatCo is expanding beyond Germany and into the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere.
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Strategy & Change
BT steps up SME defence as it awaits insolvency tsunami
BT Enterprise’s Q1 FY20–21 performance shows a business briefly hollowed out, and anticipating further blows as it begins its recovery. Small Business Support Scheme is promoting ultrafast vouchers, bursaries and training in the hope of softening the impact of the pandemic recession.
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Strategy & Change
O2 Germany to create joint tech division under CTIO Rao
German operating business continues network and IT integration efforts. Plans to create 60 ‘future‑oriented’ positions in fields such as cloud and cybersecurity.
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Network & Infrastructure
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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Products & Services
DT gets a fix on NB-IoT tracking, logistics
Cross-border solution developed in partnership with 4smartlogistics, SLOC. Potentially available in 18 countries across Europe.
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Strategy & Change
Italy’s INWIT: we’re Mercedes of tower race
CEO sees refresh of INWIT’s internal operations, instigated following meld of Vodafone Italy towers, as basis for industry leadership and stepping stone to expansion into new markets.
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People
Veteran Vodafone fixer to take over at BT Enterprise
Gerry McQuade to retire from BT as Enterprise moves beyond integrating its diverse operations and looks to accelerate the shift from legacy services to new digital offerings. MTN’s Shuter to join in 2021, bringing a reputation for delivering growth and stability from a time of crisis.
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Financial & Performance
Q2 FY20 first take: Telefónica distracts as reality bites
Another social pact unveiled as COVID‑19 and currency falls combine to wipe €1.5bn off reported revenue, and shred profitability. Cash generation a priority as strict — and seemingly permanent — spending and investment restrictions are put in place. Telefónica Infra ambition emerging as plans for new ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Sys adds KUKA robots to industrial internet catalogue
KUKA to provide automation and digitalisation products as DT expands private, industrial network play.
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Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom’s OneApp undergoes big data revamp
Data-handling turnaround to gain more insights from self-care app. New big-data solution supported by AWS and assortment of software tools.
