BT Technology – Page 40
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DCMS requests input on 5G roll-out
DCMS Select Committee looks for guidance on how to implement accelerated 5G roll-out.
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Ofcom flags 5G auction rules ahead of COVID-19 rethink
SRN accord sees coverage obligations withheld, and operators will be expected to show similar cooperation to address contiguous spectrum requirements. Timing and nature of the auction may yet change as Ofcom rethinks plans for the year as impact of coronavirus is felt.
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BT offloads local operations in Latin America, France
Global unit looks for sharper focus on multinational enterprises while lightening infrastructure load. BT Enterprise confirms Tikit sale to Advanced.
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BT’s Universal Service Obligations kick in
Group’s new broadband USO kicked in, following up Ofcom’s appointment of the telco as its main USO enabler during 2019.
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Government herds operators into rural sharing pen
March 2020 deadline met, saving government face. Unknown outcome from pushback against EE fee proposal.
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BT teams with telco heavyweights for MEC standardisation
BT Group teamed up with heavyweight counterparts from Asia and Europe to develop standardised multi-access edge computing (MEC) networks.
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EE launches 4G underground
EE switched on 4G connectivity for customers travelling on part of the Jubilee Line on the London Underground.
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Scottish Rugby, BT partner on VR experience
Scottish Rugby and BT collaborated on a virtual reality (VR) fan experience.
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ASA upholds BT complaint against Three UK ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld a BT Consumer complaint against a 5G advertising campaign by Three UK. BT and Vodafone UK challenged Three’s claim that, “if it’s not Three, it’s not real 5G”.
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BT Chief Architect McRae happy with Ultra MIMO development
McRae, Chief Architect at BT Group, was reportedly optimistic about in-house development of Ultra MIMO antenna technology based on foundational work carried out by the O-RAN Alliance.
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WidePoint flags $6m BT contract
WidePoint, a communications management solutions provider, flagged the signing of a three-year, $6m (£5.6m) contract with BT Group.
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Openreach catches flak for Superfast Dorset project
Openreach was criticised by Dorset Council for its performance on the Superfast Dorset (SFD) project according to reports.
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Openreach fibre slowed its pace in February
There were suggestions of a significant drop in the pace at which premises were passed with Openreach fibre during February 2020.
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BTwatch 5G Momentum Index to February 2020
BT and EE’s 5G supplier ecosystem measured for February 2020. Nokia maintains lead, but yet to capitalise on Huawei’s wipeout. Ericsson may be surprised to find itself fending-off the Telecom Infra Project and OpenRAN to maintain contention. Peloton of vendors include ADVA, Mavenir, and Ciena, with Qualcomm holding firm. ...
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Analyst worries build as BT plans for the future
Confidence in BT’s ability to provide shareholder returns while embracing a full-fibre future is low among the financial community. Longer term prospects may be brighter.
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BT and Cisco get ducks in row for SME drive
Vendor parades BT as a valuable sell-through partner for new Cisco Designed for Business product portfolio.
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Openreach reshuffles infrastructure partner pack
Field spread wider, with Carillion’s collapse still front of mind.
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Rival trifecta may oust BT from rural-sharing proposal
Potential three-way deal could exclude BT over costing roadblock. O2 UK leads pushback, warning BT fees may undermine project viability. March 2020 deadline looms.
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Openreach in outreach to rural communities
FTTP expansion to more than 200 rural locations. More cost-efficient fibre-laying techniques give business-case boost.