EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 265
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Germany and rivals to face fines for 4G shortfalls
BNetzA confirmed that Vodafone Germany (VfD) and rivals face financial penalisation if they do not quickly address 4G coverage shortfalls.
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Vodafone feels frozen out by Movistar’s Disney+ win
Vodafone Spain claims foul play in behind-scenes negotiations with Disney.
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Products & Services
Vodafone Idea builds out Optiva charging system
Joint venture looks to be moving cautiously to cloud.
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Vodafone’s African and European M&A efforts
Mixed news for Vodafone on its M&A-based push to tighten focus on core European and African markets, and raise cash.
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“Troubling indications” Telefónica Group destroyed evidence in Phones 4u case
There was a further twist in legal action against three of the UK’s mobile network operators, including Vodafone UK (VfUK), over the collapse of mobile retailer Phones 4u.
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Three UK’s “real 5G” ad banned after Vodafone, BT complaints
Three UK’s “misleading” 5G advertising campaign was banned after complaints from Vodafone UK (VfUK) and BT.
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Vodafone Business Africa restructure continues with Enterprise offloads
Vodacom Group completed the sale of its business-to-business units in Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Zambia, as part of M&A-infused restructuring of regional enterprise division Vodacom Business Africa.
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Vodafone Group people movements, April 2020
Vodafone Business refresh continues, Wierig gets a new spot.
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Vodafone Europe people movements, April 2020
Jungwirth expands Directorship, and moverment at VodafoneZiggo.
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Vodacom Group people movements, April 2020
Movement at Group level includesa change of Vodacom Chairman, with Moleketi stepping downin July.
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Vodafone Alumni people movements, April 2020
Ex-Vodafone names moves into government, games, and rivals, including ex-CEO Colao to Italian government COVID-19 task-force.
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Venturing & Investments
ngena under new ownership
DT sells controlling stake in spinout to US investment group.
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BT 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 & Change
The 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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BT 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 & Services
SOGEA 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 & SCM
Ericsson wins BT future core; Huawei lingers in early ESN
BT and Ericsson confirm converged network core deal; de-Huaweisation continues.
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BT continues board refresh
Two appointees with substantial banking and government oversight experience joining ahead of 2020 AGM, as old guard steps away.
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BT 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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DCMS requests input on 5G roll-out
DCMS Select Committee looks for guidance on how to implement accelerated 5G roll-out.