Latest Regional News – Page 54
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M&APrivate equity group snaps up UK fibre investor Gresham House
Gresham House’s Board says takeover by Searchlight Capital Partners will allow it to accelerate expansion through M&A.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom pledges more cash for network and backup power expansion
Vodacom investing in network and power backup upgrades in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
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Public AffairsOfcom prods Virgin Media O2 over customer cancellation struggles
Ofcom launches investigation into Virgin Media O2 after customers report service cancellation difficulties.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone spreads Qwilt to network edge
Scalable open CDN solution said to provide end-users on Vodafone network with responsive, low-latency streaming services.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom puts cards on table for copper energy savings
German NatCo aims to switch off 20,000 DSL line cards this year to cut power usage. Also plays into copper shutdown plan, although DT still coy on timelines.
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: TMUS preps emergency response to climate change
TMUS preps emergency response to climate change.
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Financial & PerformanceBII lauds digital infra investment impact in tough economic climate
BII CEO Nick O’Donohoe sees private sector funding as critical to delivering long-term, sustainable solutions that grants alone cannot provide.
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Financial & PerformanceKenya “talent war” rages as Safaricom focuses on skills
Kenyan operator warns that the talent pool must grow wider and deeper to achieve digital transformation ambitions.
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Products & ServicesVodafone talks up Identity Hub amidst rising cybercrime
GSMA M360 UK: Vodafone Business exec Giorgio Migliarina praises security platform, which leverages suite of APIs to counter fraud.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange maintains 5G momentum with launch in Jordan
The Group has now launched 5G in nine countries, of which two are in Middle East and Africa. Orange Europe CMO hints at imminent 5G standalone launches after Spain.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Authorities break up battery theft crime ring
Authorities break up battery theft crime ring.
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M&AEntel, Telefónica prep Peruvian fibre JV with KKR
Operators hand over fibre assets to KKR to create ON*NET Fibra Peru.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates and JVs: INWIT gives Milan underground connectivity
INWIT gives Milan underground connectivity boost.
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OperationsVodafone extends energy mix transformation with Iberdrola deals
Power purchase agreements signed in Portugal and Spain, adding to German equivalent.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: T Mobile Czech Republic ties down tower supplier
T‑Mobile Czech Republic ties down tower supplier.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone EU Cluster: Public sector contracts won in the Netherlands
Public sector contracts won in the Netherlands, Romania.
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Spain to fill in 5G gaps with new EU funding
The European Commission approves multimillion-euro scheme to support 5G infrastructure rollout to rural Spain.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVivo agrees solar energy deal with Brookfield in Brazil
Partnership will help power Telefónica’s operations.
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Venturing & InvestmentsArdian invests in Mexican wireless infra player
Ardian takes 50% stake in MXT Holdings, marking second transaction made through Americas Infrastructure Fund.
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Network & InfrastructureNew GIIA chief says UK needs fresh vision for infra
GIIA CEO Jon Phillips sees work to be done to revive foreign investor interest in UK infrastructure.