EMEA Tier-1 Telcos – Page 103
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PremiumDT advances Ericsson‑powered energy pilot
Renewable energy‑powered mobile infrastructure trial moves to second phase.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Viasat under fire over Inmarsat takeover
Viasat under fire from US rivals over Inmarsat deal.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Innovation & Venturing: Qualcomm acquires Cellwize
Hubraum passes ten‑year milestone; DTCP‑backed Cellwize earns Qualcomm buyout.
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PremiumDT tames “zoo” of TV products across Europe
Android TV platform is foundation for DT’s Europe-wide streaming offer.
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Network & InfraHow 1&1 adds up for Rakuten Symphony
Germany’s new mobile network operator opts for disruptive tech and operations model, but can it make waves in a mature market?
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Public AffairsUnion issues final ultimatum after “incredible” BT strike action ballot
Communication Workers Union will avoid “knee-jerk” decision despite overwhelming majority vote to strike.
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Network & InfraVodacom hit by record blackouts in South Africa
Eskom power strikes lead to arson and public violence.
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OperationsBracken cools VM O2 ServCo prospects, but fibre JV on track
Liberty CFO Charlie Bracken talks up management benefits of separating infrastructure from service, but imminent hard split not on the cards.
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Network & InfraBT CTO targets broadcast revenue from all-IP switch
Howard Watson is eyeing up broadcasters’ distribution spend to help fund network investment as TV goes digital.
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OperationsVodafone revs green fleet across Europe
VPC fleet is 30% electric, with plans to hit accelerator in the transition.
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Products & ServicesBT partners Equinix for next-gen multi-cloud launch
Connected Cloud Edge extends BT’s network into 13 carrier-neutral facilities.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom’s 5G strategy boosted by Huawei’s Kenya deal
Huawei tightens hold on Kenya’s 5G market.
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Public AffairsBT has ‘robust’ plan to cope with strike action
BT CTO Howard Watson claims “preparedness” for potential industrial action.
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OperationsTPG accelerates IT simplification drive
JV plans to reduce number of IT systems from 600-plus to less than 400 in three years.
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Network & InfraTelefónica infra buddy Asterion sets up fibre challenger
Group’s partner in data centre operator Nabiax teams with investment peer Teras on fibre play in south of Spain.
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PremiumCornerstone taps Freshwave for London 5G small cells
Next phase in City of London contract adds 5G and multi‑operator support.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 puts out for SMEs
VM O2 sweetens offering for small and medium businesses, as purse strings tighten.
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PremiumTelefónica pitches Akamai‑backed mobile security
Telefónica Empresas installs mobile network security solution to enterprise devices. Hybrid working driving demand for employee cybersecurity.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Repsol solar JV finalised
Telefónica, Repsol finalise solar JV; other JV partner Prosegur widens view beyond Group for alliances; four‑day working week pilot extended.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone gets Real on voice scam prevention
RealNetworks’ KONTXT software to be piloted for six months in Germany.