EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 75
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 continues SRN rollout in rural Scotland
VM O2 continues SRN rollout in rural Scotland.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Telefónica to engage unions
Telefónica to engage unions over “map of activities”.
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Strategy & ChangeBT pension remains a block on Openreach spin-out potential
As BT and pension trustees continue with deficit-clearing plans, any activity that threatens disruption to progress could be vetoed.
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PeopleOrange people moves: new Chairman moves in as enterprise unit switches up execs
Jacques Aschenbroich appointed new Chairman, with Group CEO and Chairman roles now split under new structure. Orange Business bolsters leadership team with series of new hires. Poland and Romania swap CEOs.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Global tower footprint passes 800,000
The Global Infrastructure Investor Association reveals year-on-year growth in digital infrastructure assets owned by members.
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Suppliers & SCMVi finances prompt questions from would-be 5G kit partners
Indian operator claims progress in OEM deliberations, but reports suggest Ericsson and Nokia are proceeding with caution.
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Network & InfrastructureVirgin Media O2 lights up XGS-PON services via nexfibre
Virgin Media O2 offers multi-Gigabit broadband services over nexfibre’s newly-launched network.
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Strategy & ChangeOrange starts withdrawal from retail banking in France, Spain
Group announces “exclusive negotiations” with BNP Paribas to facilitate exit.
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Strategy & ChangeBT wrestling with skills gap in “turbulent” times
BT Business seeking to position itself as a dynamic workplace as telcos continue to battle deep-pocketed IT rivals for vital software skills.
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PeopleVodafone brings in Orange transformation guru amid Spanish strategic review
Vodafone Spain tees up M&A big hitter to lead strategy and transformation of flagging OpCo.
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M&AEC raises red flags against Orange–MÁSMÓVIL merger
Body issues ‘statement of objections’ to both operators in European M&A test case.
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Premiumhubraum deploys 5G open RAN network in Krakow
New private network will test Industry 4.0 use‑cases, as part of EC‑backed European Digital Innovation Hub.
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PremiumMT snags mmWave frequencies, expands 5G coverage
NatCo adds 336MHz of 32GHz airwaves to its spectrum arsenal.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 goes for a Song with new user loyalty engine
UK operator picks Accenture’s digital services arm to help rethink and refresh customer interactions.
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Network & InfrastructureTelekom Deutschland CEO plays blame game on coverage shortfalls
Gopalan says red tape and NIMBYism is holding back removal of ‘dead spots’. Claims underinvestment in Deutsche Bahn is the real reason for poor internet access on trains.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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PremiumVodafone on the offensive as 5G contracts up for grabs
Vodafone Spain awarded contract to deliver 5G connectivity for select high‑speed rail routes.
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PremiumVodafone Italy signs Planetel fibre deal
Fixed telephony and internet service provider Planetel announces multi‑year framework agreement with Vodafone Italy for use of “ultra‑fast” fibre.
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PremiumVi hunts for funds in latest survival plan
Indian operator reportedly set to earn further equity infusion from Vodafone.
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OperationsVirgin Media O2 to slash up to 2,000 jobs
Operator expected to make cuts by end of July. Move comes in wake of property portfolio review and planned closure of long-established Slough HQ.