All Fibre (FTTC/FTTP) articles – Page 32
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Telefónica proceeds serenely as Spain’s fibre scene braces for consolidation fallout
The reported suspension of a €1bn Spanish fibre access merger over financing difficulties sparked speculation that the crowded market may struggle with future funding.
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Deutsche Telekom distances itself from Lufthansa IT fiasco
Hundreds of flights grounded as “third-party” workers accidentally cut through fibre-optic cables and disrupt airline’s IT system. DT spokesperson says construction work that caused the damage was not commissioned or carried out by the operator. DT’s own technicians “acted quickly” to restore connectivity. Aviation expert puzzled why Lufthansa didn’t ...
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Contractor Morrison Telecom Services buys out competition, strengthens Openreach ties
MTS acquires part of Light Source Design from administrators, saving 83 jobs.
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DT repudiates rumours of Greek exit
Telco declares claims to have “no substance at all” and reaffirms commitment to Greek operations.
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ruhrfibre goes Mack speed — innovative FibreCo bags ex-Vodafone Germany CTO as Chair
ruhrfibre to leverage Vodafone ties to strengthen existing partnership.
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Fern’s band of UK local altnets being packaged into ‘national’ fibre challenger; branding TBC
Top-ten fibre altnet investor plots nationwide wholesale access network to eke out spot in competitive market, with support from (aspirational) CityFibre, Openreach partnerships.
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Telefónica tests Nokia’s 25G PON
Proof of concept project hits 20Gbps speed downstream and upstream.
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Ofcom to review Openreach price tactics — as controversial Equinox 2 provisionally cleared
Regulator minded to permit Openreach’s Equinox 2 upgrade to its incentivised wholesale pricing strategy for SPs, which is ostensibly intended to accelerate fibre adoption and copper shutdown.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT’s German fibre JV eyes new partners in 2023; lauds open access model
CEO Ralf Greßelmeyer hails benefits of open access approach.
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Financial & Performance
Q3 FY22–23: no frills at BT, but fireworks to come before the year’s up
BT’s Q3 reflects a troubled three months of inflationary pressures, union challenge, and heightened competition.
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TIM examining KKR’s latest bid for fixed-line infra
US private equity group puts forward non-binding offer for purchase of network infra, including Italian operator’s FiberCop and Sparkle assets.
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T-Mobile US keeps options open on fibre play
No decision made on adding wireline to complement fixed-wireless home broadband offering.
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Orange Belgium and Telenet secure fibre double deal
Orange to gain access to Telenet’s HFC and future FTTP networks for next 15 years.
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DT partner IFM installs new lead on Europe expansion
Deepa Bharadwaj, promoted to become Head of Infrastructure for Europe at IFM, sees continuing infra investment opportunities in region, despite macro picture.
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Venturing & Investments
DIF Capital Partners adds RFNOW to growing fibre portfolio
DIF extends focus on Canadian fibre market with purchase of RFNOW.
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Openreach calls for successor to ‘super-deduction’ tax relief
Openreach adds to pleas from BT Group CEO Philip Jansen and others.
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BT offloads German fibre network to 1&1 Versatel
UK operator continues its retreat from national infrastructure in favour of global services provision.
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Lyntia Networks buyout brings new board changes
Consortium of investors completes acquisition of Lyntia’s dark fibre side.
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Elsewhere in Innovation and Venturing: T‑Mobile Ventures boosts Trilio data protection platform
T‑Mobile Ventures boosts Trilio data protection platform in funding round
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Vodafone faces up to Openreach wholesale pricing
Openreach submits new Equinox 2 pricing model for regulatory review ahead of April launch.