All EE articles
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch: going sovereign; leveraging AI
Analyst Briefing: BT launches a sovereign option for UK enterprise customers; prepares for the way for intent-based networks with AWS; and partners industry to protect against the rising cybersecurity threat…
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Network & InfraSpace race: Ofcom begins countdown for D2D satellite services
UK regulator firms up framework, paving way for MNOs to launch direct-to-device services in the New Year…
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InterviewLandolina’s “be useful” philosophy: steering Cellnex towards stronger MNOs, digital Britain
Interview: With the telecoms sector at an inflection point, Gianluca Landolina sees opportunity in channelling simplicity and sustainability, as the Cellnex UK CEO shares the strategic logic behind neutral host expansion and why fewer, stronger MNOs are key to the infraco and national resilience.
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch: lawsuits, losses, and leveraging networks
Analyst Briefing: CEO Allison Kirkby claims ‘solid delivery’ in the first half of the year, but no end is in sight for market challenges at all units. Investment in networks remains a focus, with next-gen services coming on line as legacy infra is shut down…
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Financial & PerformanceBT says Consumer ‘holding up’, despite ARPU slide — rejects MVNO B-brand
Q2/H1 FY25–26: UK incumbent ready to “compete and defend” against budget-focused rivals, doubling-down on unchanging multi-brand and convergence retail strategies. But lag in system means premium-first efforts are yet to be reflected in poor financials…
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PeoplewatchBT Peoplewatch: brand strategy remains in the spotlight, former CEOs line up boardroom gigs
20+ senior and strategic changes across BT in November’s edition, including another notable appointment in the Group’s effort to revitalise its stable of brands; rumours that former CEO Philip Jansen is set for another high-flying boardroom role; network and security leadership changes; and more at TNT Sports, EE, and BT Business…
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Network & InfraBT taps Starlink to ‘bridge’ fibre gaps in rural reaches
UK telco becomes the latest operator to tie with Starlink to improve rural connectivity offerings for customers. “Landmark” deal follows experimentation with the technology in recent years, with rivals having unveiled their own satellite connectivity plans…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: banks wobble, equity plays chicken, altnets play baddies
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: Voneus calls bankers’ bluff, INCA anticipates altnet dominance, nexfibre seeks consolidation jumpstart, and plenty more…
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Consumer (B2C)BT weighs budget mobile flip-flop as MVNO competition hots up — report
Rumours resurface of a B-brand mobile revival, just 18 months after BT pulled Plusnet out of the segment. While CEO Allison Kirkby’s return to multi-brand in consumer may well require a targeted discount marque to match rivals, also-mooted MVNO acquisition would be more surprising…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelco execs invest in industry fintech player Glow
Device financing partner of BT, and others, secures $65m to expand its international reach and build out its software platform for handset payments, insurance, and upgrades. Investors include several industry heavyweights such as John Malone, Niek Jan Van Damme, and Glenn Lurie.
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Network & InfraUK MNOs bag equal share of mmWave spectrum in £39m auction
BT, VodafoneThree, and Virgin Media O2 share the spoils in Ofcom’s delayed auction, each committing £13m for 26GHz and 40GHz spectrum, but not all MHz are equal…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Analyst Briefing: Openreach defends discounts as rivals cry foul
Latest from BT, including Openreach’s controversial copper-to-fibre discounting, regulatory tensions in Ireland, and the fall of BT’s drone venture…
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PeoplewatchBT Peoplewatch: European rollback leads to regional leadership swaps
25+ senior and strategic changes at BT/Openreach, including senior swaps at BT Sourced; another series of brand and marketing appointments at Group-level; and new BT International regional leads following Retelit’s Italia acquisition…
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Network & InfraBT targets lead in UK’s 5G standalone coverage race
Operator unveils technology and coverage ambitions behind its 5G SA rollout, including headline target to hit 99% population coverage in 2030. Move positions BT to become first UK operator to reach this target, although rivals have updated on their own plans to accelerate rollout…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Briefing: reputational change expert joins BT top-brass
Latest from in and around BT, including the latest Executive Committee change as Allison Kirkby looks to shore up cultural and reputational change efforts; BT co-develops anti-fraud APIs; BT Ireland fibre assets formally sold off; more from Openreach, BT Business, elsewhere…
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Products & ServicesUK MNOs collab to take fraudsters to task with new APIs
BT, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone jointly launch tech to enable age verification and fraud protection, leveraging MNO data.
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Analyst Briefing: Bharti pulls up a pew
Latest from BT as its part-owner Bharti further cements its strategic position with a pair of boardroom seats; EE taps Ericsson tech to bolster 5G strengths; Ofcom prepares to allocate more spectrum; BT wins in Edinburgh…
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Network & InfraUK scopes out satellite partners for emergency services network
The UK Space Agency is seeking players in the non-terrestrial networks sector willing to explore potential integration of satellite solutions into the Emergency Services Network, moving on previously stated ambitions to bring more satcos into the project…
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PeoplewatchUK small cell player Ontix appoints fresh CEO
Chris Newall joins neutral host and small cell business as CEO, seeking to accelerate rollout of the provider’s wireless infra solutions…
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Network & InfraEE levels up 5G SA ahead of rival’s counterattack
UK MNOs ranked: 5G standalone battle develops as EE boasts fruit of Ericsson tie-up to help retain its leadership position. Unified VodafoneThree is set to mount an improved response once promised investment flows through, but against European peers the UK’s MNOs look behind the times…