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Network & Infrastructure
Glasfaser Nordwest brings fibre build in-house
Deutsche Telekom-EWE joint venture launches Glasfaser Nordwest Connect subsidiary to complete the last metres of FTTH builds. Brings formerly outsourced operations in-house, leaving the bulk of the work to “expansion partners”. FTTH network nearing launch in select areas.
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M&A
T-Mobile ties up another Sprint loose end with Swiftel buy
US NatCo buys Sprint-branded wireless assets operated by Swiftel Communications, leaving Shentel as the last remaining Sprint affiliate.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom gets wind of energy startup MOWEA
DT taps MOWEA to help meet renewable energy ambitions and challenges of getting power to 5G sites. MOWEA previously tied with Vodafone Germany.
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Premium
Deutsche Telekom people moves: Capital Partners arm continues to expand
Former executive Jochen Alt named CTO at AI startup Greyparrot. New signings from Huawei and Nokia join T-Mobile Netherlands and T-Mobile US, with Dutch NatCo focusing in on convergence. Digital Alpha’s Aurin Bhattacharjee joins the ever-evolving DTCP.
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Interview
Avidan puts strategy in motion at Deutsche Telekom IoT
Avidan brings entrepreneurial mindset to DT IoT as he seeks to transform the business and meet growth ambitions. Major strategic initiative, IoT Hub, planned for commercial launch in early-2021. Hints are made at “inorganic activities” in future, but current initiatives driven by organic efforts and strategic partnerships.
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Interview
Deutsche Telekom backs GSMA scheme to sort network security headaches
DT CSO Thomas Tschersich is a leading proponent of GSMA and 3GPP scheme. NESAS aims for more secure mobile networks and efficient security testing. Geopolitical climate heightens awareness about the security assurance scheme, and DT exec insists it could be an apolitical solution to concerns.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile CZ makes convergence push with CETIN tie-up
NatCo ramps up FTTH rollout with infrastructure-build tie-up. Another convergence add-on for mobile-centric operator.
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Network & Infrastructure
Höttges in town as Cosmote switches on 5G
Greek operator launches the country’s first commercial 5G network in partnership with Ericsson. Höttges points to future investment, with Greece of “strategic importance” as a tech hub.
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Suppliers & SCM
Deutsche Telekom plans early-2021 IoT Hub launch
Open IoT Hub platform architecture is ready for lift-off in Q1 2021. Launch marks new phase in DT IoT growth strategy. DT IoT wants to work with more ecosystem partners in IoT Hub.
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Strategy & Change
T-Systems exits Malaysia
T-Systems sold its business in Malaysia to investors last month after major customer Shell moved IT operations to India, TelcoTitans has learned.
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Interview
Droniq COO: BVLOS flight within sight
Ralph Schepp talks regulatory hurdles, market potential, and use-cases. DT-DFS JV sets high ambitions for traffic management platform. Partners brought in, with DT staying close.
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Venturing & Investments
Weaveworks sews up Deutsche Telekom funding
Group taps Telekom Innovation Pool to join in on Series-C round with several big industry names. Weaveworks, creator of Kubernetes platform GitOps, takes total funding to $60m. TIP investment suggests Deutsche Telekom partnership could extend beyond mere fiscal support.
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Venturing & Investments
Deutsche Telekom reveals first Campus Network Program members
Robotics players first to win places in Deutsche Telekom’s Industry 4.0 innovation scheme. Solutions to emerge from hubraum programme could be integrated with Group products. DT’s partner ecosystem steadily growing.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Systems joins GAIA-X Automotive Alliance
T-Sys joins five others in cloud-based GAIA-X supply chain project. Investment in vehicle market interoperability and sustainability.
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Premium
Best buddies DT and SKT team up on in-building 5G
New business to develop 5G in-building solution for European market and collaborate on AR/VR, MEC, and apps. Longstanding partners DT and SKT extend relationship.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile Czech Republic secures 5G spectrum
Minister indicates government change of approach by opting for national roaming arrangements for smaller players as opposed to a major fourth entrant.
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Network & Infrastructure
Hrvatski Telekom launches DSS based commercial 5G
Hrvatski Telekom launches ENT-supported DSS network while waiting for delayed 5G spectrum auctions. Six cities included in initial launch. 5G for industry emerges as key target for CEO Nebis.
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Suppliers & SCM
MYCOM OSI tapped for cloud-native service assurance
End-to-end replacement of assurance point solutions.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: carbon footprint targeted
TDE working to cut its carbon footprint; premium Wi-Fi service launches; Zoom enters reseller partnership.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in T-Mobile US: 6G gets nod
T-Mobile US joins 6G alliance with industry bigwigs, and foots a Sprint bill for Lifeline abuse.