EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 291
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PremiumTelefónica Group commits to emission reduction targets
Telefónica backs new lower emission targets to limit global warming
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica continues its exit from Central America
Telefónica Group completed the divestment of its interests in three of its central American operating businesses, in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama, for $1.4bn (€1.3bn).
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PremiumTelefónica Alumni People Moves, August-September 2019
Latest people movements include: Shadi Halliwell.
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PremiumVodafone Group’s Omani Partner Markets deal confirmed
Stock tactic of arms-length footprint expansion seen again. Vodafone has ‘still got it’ for challenger partners, despite questionable competitive record.
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Strategy & ChangeGermany’s broadband market continues to consolidate
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, following completion of Vodafone Germany’s (VfD) controversial and trans-formative Unitymedia takeover (Vodafonewatch, #178).
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PremiumVodafone Germany 5G bandwagon rolls on as rivals stall
5G coverage target of ten million people by December 2020. “Several thousand” 5G customers in first three weeks. Head start on 5G rivals. Hatch partnership for cloud gaming.
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Public AffairsGerman operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone Group joins IBM push to better manage suppliers
Vodafone part of IBM-led consortium to develop Trust Your Supplier blockchain network. Wilson envisions easier onboarding of smaller suppliers.
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PremiumVodafone Alumni People Moves, September 2019
Latest people movements include: Ian Ferrao, Douglas Craigie Stevenson, Jonathan Kini.
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PremiumVodafone Rest of World Region People Moves, September 2019
Oddly-timed switch at the helm of Vodafone Idea. Latest people movements include: Riaan Naude, Anthony Theunissen, Shwetha Iyer, Rajat Mukarji, Mohit Narula, Balesh Sharma, Ravinder Takkar, Aish Sinha.
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PremiumVodafone Europe Region People Moves, September 2019
People movements include: Julia Zaft, Peter Soos, Claudio Raimondi, Luca Somaschini, Albert Buxadé.
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Products & ServicesReverse Call feature introduced by Safaricom
Safaricom released a Reverse Call feature, enabling its customers to transfer the cost of a call to the receiver.
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Public AffairsKenya’s High Court dismisses SportPesa’s case
SportPesa attempted to challenge the country’s BCLB decision to cancel its operational licence.
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PremiumVodafone Group People Moves, September 2019
Morawski swaps Vodafone Business for Oracle. Device-buying boss heads to Rogers. Latest people movements include: Alessandra Antonelli, María Babé Ayuso, Dorothee D’Herde, Fraser King, Andrew Morawski, David Rose, Roy van de Kamp, Sébastien Barberis, Pablo Inga.
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Public AffairsSafaricom tagged in Airtel-Telkom politics
Rival drags Safaricom into arguments as merger hits problems.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom Group attempting to combat vandalism problem
Each year, as many as 500 of Vodacom’s South African sites are damaged.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom Group partners with Toyota on connected-car
Vodacom Group formed a connected-car partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, the local subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) drive.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom lifts Tanzanian interest back to magic 75%
Vodacom looks close to regaining full control of Tanzanian OpCo. Move could have strategy and M&A implications.
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Public AffairsVodacom repeats plea for end to spectrum dilly-dallying
SA spectrum stoppage continues to disrupt Vodacom planning. Government digs heels in for mid-2020 decision; dreaded WOAN still alive. VdSA response includes 2G voice network closure.
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PremiumVodafone Idea partners feel squeeze from merger meld
Signs of tech vendor challenges and frustration in converting sales. Broader operator downturn exacerbating difficulties.