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Innovation (R&D)T-Labs and TMUS scoping out immersive shopper tech
Group R&D arm and US NatCo open applications for T‑Challenge 2022. Focus on retail vertical, with telco keen to enhance post‑COVID experiences for those shopping at home and in‑store. Scheme offering share of €600,000 prize pot.
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BT wants 6G to solve real-world problems
Senior BT execs say new technology should respond to consumer, industry needs. No appetite for a “step change” in radio; 5G backwards compatibility a must. Coverage, reliability more promising areas for 6G improvement than peak data rates.
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Froment-Curtil highlights TOBi’s expanding role amid digital focus
TOBi now present in 15 Vodafone markets, although maturity of deployments varies. Aim is for TOBi to take over 100% of inbound conversations and limited sales transactions. Froment‑Curtil sets out his stall as Group CCO.
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Vodafone seeks in-house ‘unicorns’ as part of platforms push
New startup innovation division established, with Group veteran Jorge Bento appointed Director.
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BT likes NANF hollow core fibre, but work still to do
Senior BT researchers optimistic about multiple use-cases for Lumenisity’s hollow fibre, but commercial timeframes unclear. “Reams and reams of data” still need to be pored over as part of due diligence process. BT confident, however, that Lumenisity has reached the point of producing “duct‑deployable” HCF cable.
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BT ties with Sweden’s Skydome on emergency response
VR leveraged by embryonic Skydome for incident monitoring purposes. Startup’s R&D partners include Intel. Potential for deployment at BT’s network of smart ports.
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BT quantum-secures hollow core fibre in trial
QKD hook‑up with Lumenisity HCF pitched as world first. Lord says trial “accelerates the UK’s lead in quantum technologies”. Widespread HCF deployment still some way off, however.
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DT: Open RAN not there yet, but developing fast
Deutsche Telekom’s view on open RAN state of play. Mixed bag: encouraging pace of development, but complexity reigns. Programmability capability is two to three years away. “Must have” automation needed to tackle integration challenge.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Innovation & Venturing: Open Future expands footprint
Open Future expands footprint in Spain and launches a call in Argentina; recent Wayra investments come good with VM O2 retail pilot and Movistar distribution deal.
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Vodacom optics take off with Nokia tech
South African optical network trials hailed as a success, with Nokia hardware enabling long-distance, high-capacity data transmission. Testing seen as a proof of concept for wider rollout and 5G services expansion.
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BT explores metamaterials for future networks
Researchers delve into new materials for smarter, greener wireless tech. Metasurfaces applied for better signal propagation and performance. Operator planning to increase investment in materials R D.
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DT launches open RAN in Germany with massive MIMO
Operator switches on O‑RAN Town in Neubrandenburg. Dell, Fujitsu, Intel, Mavenir, NEC, and Supermicro all part of vendor mix. DT emphasises automation as “ must have ” to manage complexity. “ Vendor‑independent ” service management and orchestration framework developed. DT heavily involved in ...
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T-Labs scoping out quantum computing apps for DT
Group’s R D arm initially exploring five use-cases of relevance to Deutsche Telekom as part of government-backed project. T‑Systems follows T‑Labs’ lead and joins PlanQK construction. D‑Wave, Fujitsu, and IBM among vendor partners.
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BT activates standalone 5G at Adastral Park
BT’s EU-funded 5G research facility upgraded using ‘proof of concept’ hardware from Samsung Networks.
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Vodafone steers Sony 5G test drives
Vodafone Germany is providing the 5G network for Sony’s connected‑car trials. “ Database on wheels ” the ambition, with constant communication required over stable, high‑speed network.
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Vodafone picks Dresden and Málaga for R&D
Portugal may have lost out because of Group anger over the ongoing 5G auction process.
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Wayra widens scope of blockchain tech programme
Innovation unit’s Activation Programme blockchain stream now welcoming proposals from startups in “ any sector ”.
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T-Mobile US on the prowl for e-health startups
US telco opens applications for Wellness Tech incubator. Net cast wide, with startups operating in both B2B and B2C spaces encouraged to apply. TMUS’ 5G innovation network expanding.
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hubraum unveils first Accuracy Unlocked cohort
Incubator hothouse’s new startup accelerator goes live. Forty ‑six applicants whittled down to just 13. Potential investment on the table for startups with “ most promising ” GNSS use-case.
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TPG to lead hybrid shared network trials
Proof‑of‑concept testing now underway in New South Wales, with TPG Telecom named “ lead mobile network operator ”. Nokia and Optus involved. Decade‑long ambition to build multi‑operator network now has 2023 launch date.
