Europe – Page 203
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PremiumBT 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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PremiumMany 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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PremiumBT expands Cyber SOCs across globe
European security capabilities enhanced, while Sydney upgrade helps support a ’follow-the-sun’ strategy.
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Public AffairsThird 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 & ChangeNew 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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PremiumVodafone 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 & ServicesVodafone 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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PremiumVodafone 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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PremiumVodafone UK displays unlimited 5G enthusiasm
VfUK joins Italy and Spain as 5G Group frontrunners. Unlimited data plans split analyst opinion.
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Public AffairsVodafone 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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PremiumVodafone UK and Onecom to continue partnership
VfUK extended a contract with business-to-business dealer Onecom.
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Public AffairsVodafone 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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Public Affairs
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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PremiumCommScope 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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PremiumVodafone 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.
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PremiumVodafone Germany slams German 5G auction as “catastrophic”
Vodafone coughs up €1.88bn on 3.6GHz and 2GHz frequencies. VfD CEO calls on government to hand back auction proceeds. OpCo wants joint reinvestment network programme for white spots. Spectrum bill tops €2bn despite huge misgivings about auction rules. Telekom complains of “bitter aftertaste” and investment “dampener”. MNO legal action ...
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Strategy & ChangeDTW19: Vodafone Germany on charge to cloud payments
Long-running, Huawei-supported project said to have been met well, with customer experience and efficiencies benefits. Some compromises made on legacy and vendor retention.
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Strategy & ChangeHAL’s odyssey: Deutsche Telekom grows API framework to drive savings
Executives claim progress in Europe’s digitally-flavoured simplification plan, flagged at DT’s last Capital Markets Day. OneApp customer support platform nears full reach across Europe area. E-commerce and TV services next. Data-analytics layer in pipeline.
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OperationsBT Group scales new peaks with IT transformation expedition
The Da Vinci project is putting human-centric design at the core of BT’s IT approach, requiring a fundamental change in outlook for the telco. Higham’s programme helping BT cut IT costs by nearly 40%, while improving internal perceptions of the Group’s IT function through new services. Da Vinci approach ...