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DT launches Microsoft co-developed 5G private network
“Campus Network Smart” delivers standardised 5G campus networks.
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People
Telefónica people moves: Hispam appoints new finance chief
Sebastian Minoyetti in as CFO at Telefónica Hispanoamérica after Elena Maestre’s move to lead Peruvian operating business. Elsewhere, O2 Germany CEO Markus Haas hands over CCO responsibilities to Andreas Laukenmann.
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Telefónica Innovation and Venturing Roundup: Wayra invests in car services management platform Cafler
Wayra invests in car services management platform Cafler.
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VM O2 finally confirms 3G shutoff date
Operator last of country’s MNOs to announce 3G retirement plans, in a staggered shutdown expected to complete in 2025.
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T-Sys backs consortium to speed up vehicle OTA updates
Seven partners establish consortium to develop solution for vehicular over‑the‑air approvals process via mobile networks.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telekom Deutschland links up with Beyond Now on ‘Magenta B2B2X’ digital marketplace launch
Germany NatCo and Beyond Now expand partnership with collaboration on new platform play, targeting enterprises and their clients with voice, connectivity, 5G, data analytics, and IoT services.
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Public Affairs
DT’s Europe chief lashes out at proposal to regulate EU intra-call pricing
Dominique Leroy argues EU parliament’s proposed amendment to Gigabit Infrastructure Act is unnecessary.
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German operators hit out over proposed Huawei ban
Document seen by German news outlet indicates that government could impose “widespread ban” on 5G components manufactured by Huawei and ZTE.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT delves deeper into immersive tech with new testbed
Testbed launched to trial immersive experiences and explore how capabilities such as cloud-rendering and network exposure can best work with 5G to aid growth of MR and XR use cases.
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Events
Rural fibre business case “getting stronger” as UK altnets look to boost take-up
Connected Britain 2023: UK fibre builders warming up to rural rollout as private funding becomes harder to access. Perspectives from Lothian Broadband, County Broadband, CityFibre, Openreach, and CommScope.
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T-Systems offers monthly Catena-X access package
Catena‑X automotive data ecosystem monthly package targeted at manufacturers and suppliers.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone Business adds workplace transformation products to roster
Vodafone Business adds workplace transformation products to roster.
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People
nexfibre brings in new CEO
nexfibre appoints Rajiv Datta as CEO to lead footprint expansion beyond 500,000 premises.
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Products & Services
O2 Germany cuts the ribbon on 5G SA
Telefónica Deutschland readies 5G standalone service launch, claimed to offer improved call quality and new use-cases.
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DT taps green hydrogen for mobile towers
Hydrogen fuel cells developed by SFC Energy used for first time to power mobile 4G/5G base station.
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DT claims new mobile radio world speed record
Group conducts test that delivers speeds of 12Gbps.
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Network & Infrastructure
Future is distributed for BT as cloud strategy evolves
As options multiply for positioning the compute power needed to deliver cloud-based applications, commercial aspects may be as important as latency or resilience in locating services in a hybrid world.
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Products & Services
Vodafone Turkey gives TOBi a voice as automation drive continues
New feature intended to strengthen chatbot’s ease of use and minimise difference in customer experience between digital assistant and live representative.
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Elsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares
Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares.