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Network & InfrastructureRakuten + Rocky Linux = open RAN economics and sustainability at scale
Switching lanes from Red Hat to Rocky Linux for its cloud telco OS is designed to keep Rakuten’s disaggregated network model sustainable at scale.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom in firing line over Deutsche Bahn, Huawei deal
Operator feels backlash over reported supply of Huawei components to rail company via Deutsche Telekom Business Solutions.
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PremiumWorldLink bags funding to expand Nepal coverage
Nepalese ISP WorldLink to leverage financing from British International Investment and Dolma Fund Management to expand coverage.
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PremiumCDPQ ‘overtakes KKR’ in American Tower India stake race
Reports suggest Canadian investor looks the more likely buyer after moving faster than rival KKR bid.
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PremiumGlasfaserPlus eyes new partners in 2023
CEO Ralf Greßelmeyer hails benefits of open access approach.
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PremiumVodafone Spain taps Nokia for 5G core
Vodafone said to be last MNO in Spain to pick 5GC suppliers, marking the end of Huawei’s Spanish presence in core networks.
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InterviewInterview: Avealto’s Walt Anderson says ‘time has come’ for atmosat
Anderson on HAPS (atmosats) — “it’s a technology whose time has now come”.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates and JVs: TPG secures first customers for enterprise 5G services
TPG secures first customers for enterprise 5G services.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
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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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PremiumAmerican Tower explores India hand-off amid MNO debt headaches
US group in “exploration mode” over deal to monetise part of its Indian business, amid “challenging business environment”.
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PremiumTelstra CEO says customers will suffer if TPG deal blocked
Vicki Brady expresses “disappointment” with ACCC for blocking “landmark” regional RAN-sharing deal with TPG.
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PremiumVi grapples with losses, debt after equity conversion completes
Indian government now owns about 33% of JV.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Spain’s decision on Chinese 5G equipment still pending
Spain’s decision on Chinese 5G equipment still pending
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PremiumVodafone people moves: Vodacom consumer chief exits
Jorge Mendes, Chief Consumer Business Officer, leaves Vodacom Group after 23 years at the operator.
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PremiumIndus Towers posts loss as pressure piles on ailing client Vi
TowerCo forced to make large provision against ‘doubtful debts’.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates & Investments: More strife for Vi as fifth of sales staff exit
More strife for Vi as fifth of sales staff exit
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PremiumRegulator to review TPG–Telstra RAN-sharing deal appeal
Formal challenge accepted after ACCC rejects proposed agreement in December.
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PremiumMore strife for Vi as fifth of sales staff exit
Mass exodus said to have occurred in recent weeks.
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PremiumMacquarie funds VIRTUS Data Centres’ European expansion
Macquarie Asset Management completes significant minority stake acquisition in London-based DC operator.