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OperationsDT turns to GenAI to help navigate its own data
Californian player Glean joins Perplexity and OpenAI on DT’s GenAI roster, as Group refreshes partner base for billion-euro tech ‘impact’ push.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange builds head of steam as open RAN targets loom
Speaking at Network X, Atoosa Hatefi confirmed Orange procurement will be mandating RAN open interfaces from 2025, with TCO scale in Europe envisioned by 2030. stc, Qualcomm and Wind River also see remaining ORAN hurdles overcome. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeGenAI is ‘last chance’ for telcos, says DigitalBridge CEO Ganzi
Telecoms operators’ central office and fibre assets give them a chip in the generative AI game, but they need to play their cards right, says boss of digital infra giant.
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Partnerships & AlliancesGerman telcos team up on 5G ‘Gigabit train line’
Country’s four mobile network operators put heads together to bring Gigabit speeds to Hamburg–Berlin line, as they seek to navigate economic and technical challenges associated with improving railway connectivity…
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica hits R&D accelerator with TU expansion
All next-gen bases covered: Chema Alonso presents bounty of fresh AI, blockchain, crypto and quantum services housed under TU digital innovation brand.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach advances network architecture revamp with Nokia Altiplano deployment
Altiplano SDN toolkit being deployed as Openreach pursues “one network platform”.
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PeopleSafaricom melds IT and network leadership under new boss Maitai
James Maitai heads back from Ethiopia to run Safaricom’s Kenyan network and IT department.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica, Orange call for more telcos to back API venture
Telcos seeking to onboard new collaborators for API joint venture with Ericsson, while affirming partnerships beyond telecoms sphere are essential to success.
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M&AVantage said to eye Spanish exit as telco M&A pressures bite
Vodafone Spain said to be mulling a switch to Vantage rivals unless tower usage fees are cut.
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Strategy & ChangeAccenture execs switch to Vodafone services venture VOIS as business resets
VOIS CEO Gary Adey talks up VOIS’ graduation from ‘back-office support to strategic partner of choice’, with new Accenture expertise in leadership positions.
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Financial & PerformanceBII weighs impact of Safaricom’s shakeup in Ethiopia
A British International Investment report finds that the UK government’s backing of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia is adding energy to the market, but headwinds make for mixed picture for startup operator.
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Strategy & Change‘New options’ emerging for DT’s stake in BT — Höttges
Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges sees things “going into our favour” at BT as German operator’s ‘biggest mistake’ begins to turn around and new international shareholders target the operator.
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Network & InfrastructureThe race to Earth from space
Efforts to bridge the gap between satellite and cellular communication are accelerating, with recent emergencies highlighting the growing importance of D2D connectivity, writes Gökhan Tok. As telcos and satellite operators work together more closely than ever, the future of mobile communications is set to transform.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile happy to sit on Polish fibre sidelines and munch whole-buy gains
DT regional boss Dominique Leroy rules out an expansion into fibre build in Poland, pointing to how local business has gained a huge new targetable base of customers through third-party tie-ups.
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Financial & PerformanceDeloitte slams TalkTalk’s financial controls, resigns auditor role
Deloitte quits as TalkTalk’s auditor after 22 years and issues damning statement about the broadband provider’s financial reporting controls.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s dealmaker-in-chief still harbours hopes of creating European infra giant
German operator’s Head of Group Development insists large-scale consolidation is coming — and says it is packaging up central and eastern European assets, plus targeting significant earnings growth in Germany and Austria, to improve DT’s bargaining power.
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Partnerships & AlliancesPerplexity wins another telco fan with Telefónica funding and sales tie-up
Group becomes next telco to partner with and invest in GenAI-powered search engine. Fresh, TV-focused services harnessing Perplexity’s platform now live, as operator seeks to advance strategic objectives. Read more…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica Argentina goes live with first multi-Gig fibre offering
Operating business now offering symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps for first time, with Wi-Fi 6 router and optional TV bundling available. Service goes live in select regions as operator continues to expand fibre access across Argentina…
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M&ATPG secures fibre sale to Macquarie-backed Vocus
AUD 5.25bn deal will see Vocus pick up fibre network assets and a chunk of TPG’s enterprise, government, and wholesale business.
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PeopleZimmermann assumes CEO spot at Open Dutch Fiber
Chief exec switch at Dutch fibre challenger sees former Deutsche Glasfaser and Vodafone exec take the helm.