All Fibre (FTTC/FTTP) articles – Page 37
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Network & InfraVirgin Media O2 lights up XGS-PON services via nexfibre
Virgin Media O2 offers multi-Gigabit broadband services over nexfibre’s newly-launched network.
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Public AffairsScotland wants ‘sufficient’ share of Project Gigabit cash
While UK’s flagship broadband roll out scheme is ramping up, Holyrood and Westminster are yet to come to an agreement on Scotland’s share of spend.
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Strategy & ChangeBT wrestling with skills gap in “turbulent” times
BT Business seeking to position itself as a dynamic workplace as telcos continue to battle deep-pocketed IT rivals for vital software skills.
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PremiumMT snags mmWave frequencies, expands 5G coverage
NatCo adds 336MHz of 32GHz airwaves to its spectrum arsenal.
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Public AffairsUS details $42.5bn boost for broadband connectivity
Biden administration hails “biggest investment ever” in high-speed internet, with the goal of connecting all Americans by 2030. Concerns linger over “Buy American” rules that could delay the programme.
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Network & InfraOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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PremiumVodafone Italy signs Planetel fibre deal
Fixed telephony and internet service provider Planetel announces multi‑year framework agreement with Vodafone Italy for use of “ultra‑fast” fibre.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Mobile’s Osvaldik downplays US convergence benefits
T-Mobile CFO sees fixed-mobile convergence playing out differently in the US compared to Europe. Osvaldik and Sievert say there is little value beyond discounting.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Australian gov invests in BAI tower resiliency
BAI Communications chosen to upgrade Australian towers in natural disaster-prone regions.
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Network & InfraUnfair on fibre? Not us, says DT’s Gopalan
Telekom Deutschland CEO counters claims of fibre network overbuilding and cherry picking.
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PeoplewatchDigital infra people moves: EU C-suite changes at Telekom Austria, Cellnex, Vantage and ATC
Telekom Austria appoints Ivo Ivanovski and Lars Mosdorf to lead preliminary work in spinning out its tower sites.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach almost there on rural fibre programme
Openreach almost there on rural fibre programme.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Returning Metze’s Germany role confirmed
June 2023 update: Wolfgang Metze set to re-enter old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group; Host of changes at recently rebranded Telekom Strategy Consulting in-house consulting unit; Fiber Factory goes on regional recruitment drive.
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Network & InfraNature calls for infrastructure builders
Host of new international and national biodiversity regulations have business and operational implications for infrastructure builds. Biodiversity moves up the sustainability agenda for Openreach.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Macquarie ploughs millions into data centre growth
Macquarie Technology launches new placement, aiming to capitalise on AI and cloud “megatrends” and finance data centre growth.
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Consumer (B2C)BT’s new retail hub is a ‘glimpse into the world of new EE’
Consumer CEO Marc Allera says launch of EE Studio represents BT’s converged consumer ambition and strategic transformation.
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PremiumTelefónica ‘open’ to fibre tie-up with Vodafone
COO Ángel Vilá sees potential in Vodafone’s fixed assets if the struggling operator decides to leave its legacy cable behind.
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Network & InfraOTE rolls up sleeves to tackle Greece’s FTTP challenge
Group to invest €375m in FTTP for over 350,000 premises in three years.
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OperationsT-Mobile Poland opens technology hub in Warsaw
New unit joins DT’s growing network of technology hubs. Polish NatCo plans to hire 500 IT and network technology specialists over next three years.
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M&AOpen Dutch Fiber ramps up for growth with TOF buyout
Dutch fibre player snaps up digital infra contracting group to accelerate rollout and meet increasing customer demands.