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Partnerships & AlliancesFruits of Vantage and MOWEA collab begin to manifest
Vantage launches first mobile radio tower to be equipped with micro wind turbines as result of partnership with German startup MOWEA.
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Innovation (R&D)DT beefs up quantum research to protect networks from qubit-computer attacks
“Quantum Lab” opened in Berlin, overseen by Deutsche Telekom’s research arm T-Labs; various partners from academia and business involved.
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InterviewInterview: CMC chief exec on keeping Africa in business despite energy supply woes
In an interview with TelcoTitans, CEO of Carlyle-controlled connectivity player CMC Networks describes doing business on the continent as tough but “super exciting”.
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Strategy & ChangeBT’s Mehta: ‘deep use’ of AI driving transformation at pace
CDIO Harmeen Mehta says Google Cloud migration has reached 80%, will finish by the end of the year.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: TAWAL firms up European entrance
TAWAL sets first foot into European telecoms sector after acquiring United Group towers. Phoenix Tower International also ups presence in continent. Meanwhile, Ghana preps national 4G and 5G neutral-host network. Read more…
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Innovation (R&D)DT showcases multi-vendor non-real-time RIC, but integration challenges remain
German incumbent partners with AirHop, Juniper Networks, VIAVI Solutions, and VMware to trial non-real-time RAN intelligent controller based on O-RAN specs.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom declares war on load shedding with virtual wheeling agreement
Vodacom seals virtual wheeling agreement with South African power provider Eskom.
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M&AUS’ Searchlight moves closer to Gresham House buyout
Agreement sees parentage change at UK altnets GoFibre and Wildanet, among others.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT aims to slash NHS wait times with new AI health-tech partnership
BT Business’ Corporate and Public Sector team ramps up efforts on AI and digital diagnosis services with deepc partnership.
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Strategy & ChangeTelekom Deutschland scopes out strategies to drive green progress
German mobile network operators exploring how to balance energy-saving measures with a good network experience.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone kickstarts open RAN, Huawei gets the boot
UK deployment begins in earnest as operator seeks 2,500 open RAN sites by 2027.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica wins 5G deal for Spanish navy ships and bases
New contract with Spanish navy adds to flurry of recent contract awards with country’s MoD.
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Public AffairsVi embroiled in Indian security controversy
Indian operator just one buyer of surveillance tech alleged to be a vehicle for the Indian government to “snoop” on its citizens.
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OperationsAmerican Tower’s Kenyan dispute disrupts services
American Tower takes on government-owned Telkom Kenya for unpaid bills. TowerCo claims operator has defaulted on £22m in payments and breached sale and leaseback agreement. In extraordinary move, ATC shut off some sites until the operator pays up.
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Network & InfrastructureEwaldsson echoes Ray’s call to liberate 2.5GHz licences
T-Mobile has been lobbying FCC and Congress over access to thousands of 2.5GH licences.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom brands new TowerCo business as Mast
Vodacom sticks with simplicity in branding its new South African tower spinoff.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom kicks off AI ‘revolution’ with footballing tie up
Operator links up with Catapult and IMG to showcase AI capability for Kenyan grassroots sports.
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Financial & PerformanceDT CEO seeks help from AI and T-Mobile in bid for €150bn+ valuation
Group’s CEO plays the tease as his strategy team begins to flesh out next medium-term plan. One aim will be to add €50bn–€70bn to DT’s market cap by winning over sceptics regarding industry growth prospects.
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Products & ServicesT-Mobile US serves up a slice of 5G ANS for Red Bull
American NatCo showcases 5G SA network slicing at Red Bull event.
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Products & ServicesTelefónica hides away from tracking device contract renewal
Operator doesn’t bid to renew contract to provide ankle bracelets that monitor movements of those accused in Spain of gender violence (something it has been doing since 2009).