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  Investor 3i to write down DNS:NET amidst German altnets’ fundraising struggles

  3i Infrastructure faces up to fundraising struggles as German fibreco ‘disappoints’ — the latest sign of struggle in the country’s competitive fibre sector…

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  Greek infra: OTE comes to rescue on gov broadband scheme

  Deutsche Telekom’s Greek business takes on full responsibility for delivering the country’s Ultra-Fast Broadband Infrastructure programme as fellow provider Terna Fiber pulls out. Move provides continuity for government plan to bring high-speed links to more than 850,000 rural premises…

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  euNetworks names new finance chief

  European backbone fibre operator names Giancarlo Ferro as its new finance chief. CEO Marisa Trisolino says he will play a “key role” in its European expansion plans, fuelled by 2024 fundraise…

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  EMEA Infrawatch: EU alters its DNA; fresh satellite plans unveiled

  Analyst Briefing: the EU’s Digital Networks Act garners mixed response from digital infra operators and telcos; Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sets wheels in motion for enterprise satellite network; Eutelsat’s ground infra sale blocked after government intervention; more…

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  After fibre tie-ups, Vodafone Spain sounds out MásOrange and Telefónica on RANco idea

  Zegona CEO indicates he is discussing shifting Vodafone Spain’s mobile network to a shared grid with either Telefónica or MásOrange, as part of aggressive transformation of the MNO since 2024 buyout. Eamonn O’Hare said it is fully focused on RANco discussions as two fibreco deals near completion, and addresses Vodafone Spain sale speculation and its fraught historical relationship with Vantage Towers…

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  Closing the reality gap: vHive now validating mobile towers in real-time, on-site

  Interview: mobile network infrastructure plans rarely survive contact with reality, with equipment deviating from specifications in over one-third of sites. vHive CTO Tomer Daniel explains how bridging the digital-physical divide can prevent the industry’s “costliest chain reaction”, including safeguarding 5G performance and accelerating revenue recognition…

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  EE closes in on Emergency Services Network coverage target

  EE’s ESN delivery lead Tomas Vanderick tees up imminent network rollout milestone, and charts a course to full service ready launch via capacity and resilience stress tests. With indoor rollout beginning this year, and capacity testing at major events, the long-delayed programme is finally approaching operational readiness, but risks remain…

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  Vodafone playing the satco market despite $1bn SpaceMobile bet

  R&D lead Luke Ibbetson talks up billion-dollar investment in SpaceMobile, but Vodafone is playing matchmaker, not kingmaker, with ‘pragmatic’ approach to telco-satco partnerships determined by customer demand and technical requirements…

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  Hrvatski Telekom eyes mmWave to boost fibre + FWA infra strategy

  In-depth: Deutsche Telekom-affiliated Croatian incumbent is expanding its tiered 5G fixed wireless access offerings, including with tests of mmWave, with the technology positioned as a key tool alongside satellite to bridge broadband gaps and prepare for copper switch-off…

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