All IoT (Internet of Things, M2M) articles
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B2BVodafone Skylo launch aims to make hybrid satellite–cellular IoT “standard”
Vodafone takes satellite connectivity commercial with Skylo, allowing enterprise devices to switch between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks while retaining the operator’s SIM and connectivity management environment.
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NetworkBT wraps £350m Scottish network mega-migration
BT has completed the build and migration of Scotland’s upgraded public sector network ahead of schedule, connecting more than 5,000 sites before turning its attention to evolving the platform through cloud, IoT, security, and networking services.
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InnovationTelefónica turns to R&D to reinforce space platform credentials
The operator is participating in two R&D schemes that focus on integrating terrestrial and orbital networks and may provide tech backup for the operator as it jostles for a major supporting role in delivery of next-gen satellite services.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch: Operators link up on European defence
Analyst Briefing: Spanish incumbent forms tie-ups with European peers DT, Orange, Vodafone, and NOS as it seeks to cement its industrial credentials and gain a leading role in sovereign regional satcomms and defencetech. Also in focus are MVNO partnerships, AI and APIs, and fibre M&A.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch: space invasion and AI vision
Analyst Briefing: Amid morphing competitive threats, German giant shores up its foundations in satcomms, fibre, and AI, with new infrastructure partnerships, and lays out a refreshed set of goals for efficiency and go-to-market through automation and tech.
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InterviewBridge Alliance pushes global frontiers with Aduna tie-up, Americas talks
Interview: Fuelled by the multinational comms needs of APAC exporters, particularly in the EV market, the regional telco grouping is seeking to extend its platform in Europe and the Americas. CEO Loo Boon Chee gives TelcoTitans an update on development of the international ecosystem as it seeks to offer Asian businesses a ‘single pane of glass’ into cross-border IoT, APIs, and more…
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Special ReportThe ‘B2AI’ question: are telcos ready to sell trust to machines?
Special Report #4/4: Longer term, telcos believe AI agents could become a major new source of demand for network APIs, extending their business beyond user authentication and fraud prevention.
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Technology & ITROVA unboxed: telco-native endpoint platform emerges from stealth mode
After quietly powering management and cross-selling for millions of enterprise and consumer devices for a US telecom titan, ROVA Software is stepping out of the shadows to bring its telco-native platform to the rest of the world with the launch of ROVA Europe and a mission to reinvent how other operators maximise endpoint experience and value-add.
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B2BO2 remixes B2B mobile portfolio in bid for value uptick
Tariff rework forms part of broad strategy switch-up at German operator as it seeks to regain ‘profitable growth’ through new partnerships, services, and efficiencies.
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: satcos build up regional manufacturing
Analyst Briefing: Latest on EMEA digital infra, including: inbound investment; the Netherlands’ largest fibre altnets teaming up; and Greek utility PPC landing AWS as anchor for its mega-data centre.
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NetworkSateliot, Indra Space secure low-LEO contracts for IRIS²
Satellite operators among about 80 businesses to win piece of ‘low-LEO’ funding from EU’s IRIS2 programme, with plans to assess air traffic management, D2D, and IoT use-cases…
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Partnerships & AlliancesSES and Elveo Mobile extend tie-up into satellite manufacturing
Pair of satcos build on infra-sharing relationship with new agreement to expand manufacturing capabilities in Europe. Deal to support SES with executing its multi-orbit strategy, and follows recent completion of MEO constellation…
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpace42, Viasat to spend $1bn to get satellite JV off ground
New platform venture Equatys’ co-parents prep fund for first phase of manufacturing and deployment, while moving to secure additional capital from third parties. Financing brings the JV a step closer to launching “space tower” proposition…
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NetworkIridium tables NTN Direct go-live for Q4
Satco firms up timeframe for launch of NTN Direct as trials of the IoT and D2D platform continue ahead of launch. Iridium highlights automotive connectivity testing with Deutsche Telekom and Toyota to demonstrate network integration and roaming…
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Partnerships & AlliancesEuropean telcos change course on D2D after licence rethink
Reports raise prospect of a new D2D platform that could provide a European alternative for next-gen services, with telcos said to be eyeing a slice of 2GHz MSS spectrum under contentious new EU allocation plan.
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NetworkUK satco Open Cosmos lands role in national defence comms push
UK-based satellite scaleup to provide space-based connectivity for national defence network. CEO Rafel Jordà Siquier says the contract marks “stamp of approval” for its strategy, as the satco seeks to expand beyond Earth observation and into the direct-to-device comms sector.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: G.Network sees revival, Gamma goes private, Voneus nabs Airband
Analyst Briefing: analysis of the altnet cost base, Voneus’ swoop for a rural peer, Gamma buyers promise a long‑term view on business development, and plenty more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVi, BSNL seal nationwide network-sharing pact to take challenge to India’s ‘big two’ — reports
Struggling state-backed duo said to agree infrastructure-sharing and roaming deal to complement Vi’s capex-intensive network upgrade programme, and support an effort to make a dent in Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio dominance…
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B2BVodafoneThree adds Tech Mahindra to growing ‘specialist partner’ ecosystem
Vodafone signs co-innovation and collaborative go-to-market deal with Indian conglomerate weeks after comparable TCS deal as it deepens its partner pool, chases UK B2B revival.
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Finance & StrategyGermany’s Freenet backs ‘value-over-volume’ strategy to withstand fierce mobile competition
German service provider is introducing new tariffs and investing in more marketing to help attract customers in a fiercely competitive mobile market. CEO Robin Harries claims to be witnessing early signs of “healthy” pricing movement…