FibreCos – Page 14
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Network & InfrastructureLiberty Global plots DOCSIS 4.0 strategy amid ecosystem concerns
Group CTO outlines benefits of new HFC technology despite current small ecosystem.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVodacom–CIVH fibre venture to be called MAZIV
Investment group CIVH announces new, combined name for two fibre network players that are due to become minority interests of Vodacom.
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PremiumOpenreach plans faster FTTP speeds, new ONT
Upcoming trials of download speeds in excess of 1Gbps reportedly planned.
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Network & InfrastructurePlus plus Plus: Deutsche Telekom’s fibre JV nets first partner
JV signs up EnBW-owned Plusnet to open access network offering.
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Network & InfrastructureVirgin Media O2 gets nod for Manchester fibre core
Extra component of Local Full Fibre Network project to see Cisco kit installed in BT’s regional exchanges.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: UK Government to help “fast-track” fibre engineers
Government launches review of visa system to “fast‑track” immigration of foreign fibre engineers; TalkTalk looks beyond Openreach for suppliers.
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Network & InfrastructureMesch: fibre facing its ‘dotcom bubble’ moment
CityFibre CEO anticipates a period of rationalisation that will see the unprepared go to the wall, but a stronger altnet sector emerge.
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PremiumVM O2 fibre wholesale talks “not easy”, says Schüler
CEO Lutz Schüler in “balancing act” with prospective wholesale customers.
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Network & InfrastructureDon’t bank on the big two for buyouts, Brit altnets warned
As UK Infrastructure Bank highlights challenge of financing fibre rollout at pace, a report from Communication Chambers warns altnets to consider consolidation plans carefully.
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Strategy & ChangeCautious Virgin Media O2 seeks ‘balance’ in fibre wholesale talks
CEO Lutz Schüler in talks with prospective wholesale customers.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: BII commits $76m (£67m/€76m) to African Infrastructure Fund
Vodacom fibre customers suffer third‑party data breach; Vodacom broadens burgeoning financial services portfolio with new short‑term loan offering.
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PeopleVodacom installs boss for soon-to-launch TowerCo
South African group appoints regional American Tower figure to lead TowerCo set up.
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Network & InfrastructureVivo sets out 5G SA rollout agenda
Operator plans to launch 5G SA in all state capitals by the end of the year.
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PremiumMovistar ups fibre investment across four cities
Plans to connect 400,000 premises by the end of 2022.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Tech wins €24m airport cybersecurity contract
Telefónica Tech wins €24m cybersecurity contract; Asterion conducts M&A spree.
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PremiumPangeaCo could be next KKR target in Hispam
Reports suggest KKR is frontrunner to buy majority stake in Peruvian FibreCo.
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Partnerships & AlliancesMagenta Telekom ties with Meridiam for €1bn fibre JV
New JV set to start construction this year, subject to EU approval.
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Network & InfrastructureNorth Wales’ Fibrespeed network could be put in play
Devolved body looking at options for publicly owned North Wales’ network ahead of 2025 contract end point. Move comes after US private equity buyout of project partners.
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Network & InfrastructureSky to compete with Vivo after signing with FiBrasil
Satellite player set to challenge FiBrasil’s co-owner in Brazil’s growing ultrafast broadband market.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: OB’s ramping up Fibre activity
Hispam OBs step up with new fibre broadband offerings.