EMEA Tier-1 Telcos – Page 98
-
Public Affairs
BT facing more strikes as CWU impasse continues
No resolution in sight as union confirms additional strike dates for late-August.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
BT ‘evolves’ Rackspace multi-cloud partnership
Tie-up becomes multi-sided with Rackspace customers now being offered BT Global networking and security services.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
‘Big six’ form new industry body in South Africa
Association of Communication and Technology created by Cell C, Liquid, MTN, Rain, Telkom, and Vodacom.
-
Network & Infra
Chema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
-
M&A
Magyar Telekom completes fibre partner buyout
Hungarian operator nets cost reduction and network boost with takeover of partner Cecoin.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Vivo’s network share deal challenged by rivals
Reciprocal agreement with Winity requires regulatory approval.
-
B2B
BT ‘committed’ to NI after Chamber of Commerce deal
NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry renews BT Enterprise Communications Partner status.
-
Venturing & Investments
Vivo Ventures primed for investment spree
Telefónica|Vivo’s new CVC shortlists 20 startups.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Vodacom likes Facebook for rural 4G in Tanzania
Duo clubs together to upgrade 120 rural sites for 4G.
-
Public Affairs
Telefónica joins Generation Valuable initiative, targets inclusivity drive
Mentoring programme aims to create a “community of disabled talent” to foster inclusivity.
-
Premium
Deegan calls for tax respite in Spain
VfS CEO laments what he sees as the most punitive tax regime in Europe. Claims more could be done to encourage consolidation. Praises government efforts to help finance 5G rollout.
-
Network & Infra
BT taps Mobile Viewpoint for 5G Commonwealth broadcasts
BBC’s Commonwealth Games coverage supported by 5G and tech from BT partners.
-
Network & Infra
India’s long-awaited 5G auction draws to a close
Vi rounds off the top-three bidders, picking up 6.2GHz in spectrum.
-
-
Network & Infra
Telefonica, Liberty unveil fibre JV with InfraVia Capital
Virgin Media O2 owners agree new 50:50 JV with investment firm to fund greenfield FTTP rollout.
-
Network & Infra
Vodafone’s German fibre JV in ‘next phase’
Vodafone Germany reportedly expects binding offers for fibre-building venture next month.
-
Premium
Vodafone eyes open RAN integration evolution
Head of Open RAN Francisco Martín outlines Group’s vision for systems integration.
-
Operations
“Nobody wins” as BT strike commences
BT and Openreach staff down tools on Friday and Monday.
-
Premium
Jansen confident as VM O2 steps up fibre challenge
BT Group CEO is upbeat, but not complacent, about FTTP.
-
Strategy & Change
Vodafone weighs risk of Gen Z customers
Vodafone sees potential risk in younger generation.