Europe – Page 192
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New entrant plan resurfaces ahead of 5G auction
CTÚ to launch another bid to disrupt three-player cosiness. Quid pro quo for 700MHz and 3.4GHz–3.6GHz availability.
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TDE makes tentative 5G start with limited rollout
Vodafone launches 5G after TDE, with more aggression on coverage. Huawei still under review.
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H1 FY19: confident Telefónica cruising on
Telefónica on track for year, with management confident long-running strategy is beginning to pay off. Revenue and profit growing organically, but change in accounting standards may be flattering numbers. Operating costs floating up on digital transformation projects and to fuel the value-add commercial strategy. Latin America enterprise business growing ...
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Cellnex acquires rights to market services at BT towers
Cellnex confident modest early partnership with BT could provide greater long-term opportunity for management and co-location services business with the UK incumbent.
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BT keeps up Huawei defence
As signs suggest that UK operators may proceed with caution on limited Huawei deployments, BT has warned that an outright ban would have a severe impact on 5G progress.
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Many potential buyers for BT Ireland
A number of companies are considering bidding for BT Ireland after the unit was recently put up for sale, according to reports, with indications that the process has moved beyond first-round bids. The business was said to have been put up for sale at €400m (£358m), although sources expect ...
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BT expands Cyber SOCs across globe
European security capabilities enhanced, while Sydney upgrade helps support a ’follow-the-sun’ strategy.
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Third lawsuit attempt against Vodafone Greece likely
Greece’s Papistas family, former retail partners of Vodafone Greece, could be preparing a third attempt to sue Vodafone for damages related to the acrimonious breakup of their relationship, according to the Group’s latest Annual Report.
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Strategy & Change
New competitive threat as Forthnet firms up MVNO
MVNO-sceptic Vodafone compelled to support rival’s mobile launch. Possible trigger for long-mooted M&A action.
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Vodafone Hungary unveils 5G base station
VfH activated what it called the country’s first “live and permanent” 5G base statio
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Products & Services
Vodafone Ireland set to enter the application-as-a-service market
VfIr ready to introduce a new app development platform called Vodafone Business Invent, facilitating the OpCo’s entrance to the application-as-a-service market.
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Vodafone Spain joins 5G party with 15-city launch
Huawei and Ericsson in 5G RAN mix. 5G tariffs same as high-end 4G plans. Exclusive agreement with cloud-gaming provider Hatch.
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Vodafone UK displays unlimited 5G enthusiasm
VfUK joins Italy and Spain as 5G Group frontrunners. Unlimited data plans split analyst opinion.
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Vodafone UK to switch off 3G, following inefficiencies
Plans are reportedly being hatched for VfUK to switch off 3G within the next two-to-three years.
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Vodafone UK and Onecom to continue partnership
VfUK extended a contract with business-to-business dealer Onecom.
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Vodafone Czech Republic competition threat resurfaces, ahead of 5G auction
CTÚ to launch another bid to disrupt three-player cosiness. Quid pro quo for 700MHz and 3.4GHz-3.6GHz availability.
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Vodafone Germany under more pressure to offer Vodafone Pass EU-wide
Consumer group wins bid to force VfD to offer Vodafone Pass across EU. VfD can appeal; court decision non-binding. Calls for a hefty fine on OpCo.
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CommScope flags its involvement in Vodafone Germany’s DOCSIS 3.1 network upgrade, with Arris
Gigabit cable plan coming together, with vendors clamouring for credit and Unitymedia deal clearance expected.
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Vodafone Germany has shift-screen installed by SIGMA System Audio-Visuell
“Professional presentation” technology specialist SIGMA System Audio-Visuell installed a shift-screen at VfD Vodafone Campus headquarters in Düsseldorf.