North America Telecoms News
All the latest telecoms insight, news and analysis from across North America, including BT, Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile US, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Partnerships & Alliances
Ericsson unites telco A-list on network API joint venture
JV set to come together in early-2025, marking next step as top operators try to seize a supposed multi-billion dollar global revenue opportunity in selling CAMARA APIs to developers. Includes AT&T, DT/TMUS, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone. Google sneaks in as hyperpartner alongside Vonage…
Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: three’s a crowd at BT
Future of DT’s relationship with UK incumbent comes back into the public eye after Bharti entrance into major shareholder grouping, plus buildout of Slim family stake.
Network & Infrastructure
TDC NET, Blue Planet trailblaze hybrid network inventory management
North American trend hits Europe with hybrid fibre-5G twist, as Macquarie-backed Danish incumbent NetCo advances IT/OSS and network modernisation, and Ciena’s Blue Planet network automation cloud arm builds momentum. Register to read more…
Strategy & Change
Tower group SBA wants ‘visibility’ before voyaging into foggy Europe
Eurosceptic tower group plays down the prospect of any dealmaking to give it a regional presence, saying its M&A focus is on strengthening businesses within its existing footprint.
Weekly Briefings
Infrawatch Weekly: Fibrus and Quickline charge on; data centre investment enthusiasm; BDUK investment pros and cons
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including datacentre developments draw in cash, Ofcom mulls new code powers for operators great and small, value of regional subsidy plans pondered, and plenty more…
Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: T-Mobile’s laser focus
American NatCo highlights partnerships geared towards expanding fibre reach and strengthening 5G platform.
Products & Services
T-Mobile Fiber now into double figures on market reach
T‑Mobile Fiber has so far been launched in 28 markets in collaboration with partners.
Innovation (R&D)
T-Mobile tests wireless lasercomms tech for 5G boost at festivals
Transcelestial says its devices improved connectivity for T-Mobile users at two music festivals.
Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
People
Choi to lead AI-RAN Alliance following DT exit
Former Head of DT’s T-Labs division takes on challenges of network automation as Chair of AI-RAN Alliance.
Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Europe ‘not so anti-growth after all’
After several major, US-side buyouts this year, Group indicates some M&A budget could be portioned out to Europe too, as regional performance remains solid and DT prepares fresh medium-term strategy.