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PremiumBT Q4/FY19–20 results first-take: Fixed and 5G leadership at all cost
Refusing to relinquish fixed-line or mobile leadership; not alarmed by O2-Virgin Media combination. Q4 and FY19–20 performance largely ignored (was on track). Cautiously positive on weathering COVID-19 crisis, but great uncertainty. Capex rising to fund uprated fibre ambition and Technology-led transformation — carts before horses? Yet more cost-cutting (or ...
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Network & InfrastructureVirgin Media pressuring BT on mobile backhaul
Key BT wholesale rival is on the front foot as mobile operators shop around for 5G backhaul.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT, WM5G continue to push 5G healthcare tests
Regional 5G consortium highlighted the urgency of 5G deployment in the UK’s healthcare system for improved capacity and efficiency. BT Enterprise CTIO Fotis Karonis redoubles support of 5G-enabled healthcare.
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PremiumReport shows battles ahead on BT government contracts
BT the clear leader in public sector communications, but Virgin Media proving an increasingly viable challenger. New contracts flowing through, but prospect of significant contract expiration by the end of 2020 flagged.
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Network & InfrastructureBT prepping 5G satellite integration
SaT5G scheme provides platform to delve into business process modelling.
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PremiumBT enters new vSphere with VMware
Latest platform upgrade said to provide a level of visibility across BT systems to smooth integration of virtual machines and emerging microservices within infrastructure designs. Benefits for Consumer platforms particularly flagged. VMware products described as being at the core of BT’s design ethos.
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PremiumBT keen on open relationship with TIP
Group slips into support role in new core network disaggregation initiative.
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PremiumBT keeps Spanish foothold
While BT España has been offloaded, evidence of a new BT presence confirmed stated intentions to continue serving multinationals operating in the country.
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PremiumConcerns continue over engineer welfare
Unprecedented assaults on Openreach staff have seen the need for new safety training from the operator.
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PremiumFull-fibre report card shows some UK progress
Latest IDATE figures show UK as one of Europe’s fastest-growing FTTH/B markets by coverage. But only Austria and Serbia fare worse in terms of subscriber penetration.
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PremiumBTwatch roundup - May 2020
Coronavirus response takes shape across all Group entities. BT Consumer takes steps towards splitting with Carphone Warehouse following O2 UK’s recent withdrawal. Openreach boosts East Mids broadband to support home working.
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PremiumBT makes stand against coronavirus
BT emphasising the critical role of digital infrastructure as the coronavirus pandemic brings dramatic changes to the UK. Support for government initiatives, including big data sharing and boosted NHS connectivity stressed, while management hopes government support will follow as economic challenges to the Group emerge. McRae gives a ...
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Strategy & ChangeThe ups and downs of being a good sport
BT Sport hit with negative publicity amid tardy coronavirus response. Season’s televised football up in the air.
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PremiumBT Enterprise trumpets Cisco for low risk SD-WAN adoption
Enterprise is following in the footsteps of BT Global with close links to Cisco for its nascent intelligent networking solutions portfolio.
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PremiumBT Enterprise leverages fibre for Leeds connectivity deal
While redolent with buzzwords, partnership does indicate Enterprise is playing to strengths of EE and Openreach as it pursues managed services deals. Existing relationship on city security evidences the potential for Enterprise to add value with public sector connectivity deals.
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Products & ServicesSOGEA launch dampened by virus outbreak
Openreach puts April 2020 date on SOGEA and SOGFast VoIP products, coinciding with G.fast commercial launch. COVID-19 outbreak forces engineers to take a break, with domino effect across UK ISPs.
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Suppliers & SCMEricsson wins BT future core; Huawei lingers in early ESN
BT and Ericsson confirm converged network core deal; de-Huaweisation continues.
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PremiumBT pushed on Huawei rights record as rebel MPs call for ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer. Ex-BT Chairman now lending his gravitas to Huawei as a senior advisor ...
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PremiumVDSL: Green shoots in Openreach ReTx trial
Longstanding problems with error correction on a swathe of Openreach’s cabinet estate appear on the verge of resolution.