Latest tech news – Page 65
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Elsewhere in UK: VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech
VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech with Wavemobile in Wales, employing backhaul via LEO satellites
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Germany: Telefónica joins local rivals on pan-European field test for digital ID wallets
Telefónica joins local rivals on pan-European field test for digital ID wallets.
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Innovation (R&D)
DT showcases multi-vendor non-real-time RIC, but integration challenges remain
German incumbent partners with AirHop, Juniper Networks, VIAVI Solutions, and VMware to trial non-real-time RAN intelligent controller based on O-RAN specs.
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T Mobile Poland signs up fifth wholesale fibre partner
Polish NatCo increases HFC and fibre footprint to ten million premises.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telefónica ties with Geotab on fleet management
Telefónica ties with Geotab on fleet management, Teldat on enterprise networking, and expands space partnership with Sateliot.
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TPG MVNO push gathers steam with IMZI launch
A subsidiary of long‑term enabler partner Isoton is delivering a cheap and quick path for brands to get up and running as MVNOs.
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M&A
US’ Searchlight moves closer to Gresham House buyout
Agreement sees parentage change at UK altnets GoFibre and Wildanet, among others.
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Partnerships & Alliances
BT aims to slash NHS wait times with new AI health-tech partnership
BT Business’ Corporate and Public Sector team ramps up efforts on AI and digital diagnosis services with deepc partnership.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone kickstarts open RAN, Huawei gets the boot
UK deployment begins in earnest as operator seeks 2,500 open RAN sites by 2027.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica wins 5G deal for Spanish navy ships and bases
New contract with Spanish navy adds to flurry of recent contract awards with country’s MoD.
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Public Affairs
Vi embroiled in Indian security controversy
Indian operator just one buyer of surveillance tech alleged to be a vehicle for the Indian government to “snoop” on its citizens.
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Operations
American Tower’s Kenyan dispute disrupts services
American Tower takes on government-owned Telkom Kenya for unpaid bills. TowerCo claims operator has defaulted on £22m in payments and breached sale and leaseback agreement. In extraordinary move, ATC shut off some sites until the operator pays up.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ewaldsson echoes Ray’s call to liberate 2.5GHz licences
T-Mobile has been lobbying FCC and Congress over access to thousands of 2.5GH licences.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom brands new TowerCo business as Mast
Vodacom sticks with simplicity in branding its new South African tower spinoff.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Safaricom kicks off AI ‘revolution’ with footballing tie up
Operator links up with Catapult and IMG to showcase AI capability for Kenyan grassroots sports.
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Financial & Performance
DT CEO seeks help from AI and T-Mobile in bid for €150bn+ valuation
Group’s CEO plays the tease as his strategy team begins to flesh out next medium-term plan. One aim will be to add €50bn–€70bn to DT’s market cap by winning over sceptics regarding industry growth prospects.
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Products & Services
T-Mobile US serves up a slice of 5G ANS for Red Bull
American NatCo showcases 5G SA network slicing at Red Bull event.
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Elsewhere in USA: TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie up
TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie‑up.
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Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT launches Google backed budget tablet
DT launches Google‑backed budget tablet across Europe and the USA.