Latest Telco Insight – Page 358
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PremiumOpenreach promotes managed FTTC install
Openreach flagged a special offer on the ‘managed install’ of VDSL services from 10 September 2019 to 10 March 2020, indicating that it was responding to greater appetite among communications providers (CP) to visit the premises of consumers and manage service from the outset.
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Suppliers & SCMFujikura wins Openreach deal after ribbon pilot
Openreach trials of a new type of ribbon fibre cable to speed deployment of fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) in the UK appear to have culminated in a contract for manufacturer Fujikura, which participated in the trial with cable installer CBS Products (BTwatch, #303).
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PremiumOpenreach piloting FTTP connectivity delivery to MDUs in Salford
Openreach is running a pilot programme testing the ways in which it can deliver fibre-to-the-premises connectivity to multi-dwelling units (MDU) in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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PremiumSky goes by the BUUK for new build challenge
BT rival Sky entered an agreement with BUUK Infrastructure, a utility network provider for new build development, that will see the pair offer full-fibre broadband in new-build residential properties.
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PremiumUK Councils resist loss of most planning powers
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) voiced objections to government proposals to ease planning restrictions on the installation of mobile network infrastructure, citing concerns on the environmental impact of large structures in rural areas.
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PremiumBT Alumni People Moves, October 2019
Latest people movements include: Mark Chapman, Harsh Marwah.
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PremiumOpenreach agrees four-year sponsorship deal with Ulster Rugby
Openreach agreed a four-year sponsorship contract with Ulster Rugby, starting from the current 2019/20 season.
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Public AffairsVodacom Tanzania fends off controversy over alleged role in arrest of local journalist
Vodacom Tanzania (VdT) attempted to fend off growing controversy over its alleged role in the arrest of local journalist Erick Kabendera in July 2019, with a statement asserting that it has “always followed due process and fully complies with the country’s laws and regulations” on data privacy.
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PremiumVodacom Tanzania partners Smart Lab to launch Digital Accelerator incubation programme
Vodacom Tanzania (VdT) partnered with local innovation hub Smart Lab to launch Vodacom Digital Accelerator, an incubation programme intended to support early- and growth-stage technology startups.
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Products & ServicesVodacom South Africa roaming partner Rain launches uncapped 5G-based FWA service
Rain South Africa, a data-only new entrant and Vodacom South Africa (VdSA) roaming partner, launched an “uncapped”, 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVodafone regional CEO Badrinath visits Ethiopia amid ongoing Group interest in the African nation
Vodafone’s Rest of the World Region Chief Executive Vivek Badrinath was said to have paid a visit to Ethiopia, underlining ongoing Group interest in the country.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVodacom increases stake in Vodacom Tanzania
Vodacom Group reportedly concluded a transaction to increase its shareholding in Vodacom Tanzania (VdT) to 75%.
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Strategy & ChangeRedundancies as Vodafone Ghana streamlines
A restructuring exercise at Vodafone Ghana (VfGh) was said to have seen more than 100 redundancies at the OpCo.
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PremiumOutcome of Vodafone Hutchison Australia’s proposed TPG Telecom merger to be determined early-2020
There were further signs that Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) will have to wait until early-2020 to find out whether it has successfully resurrected its merger with rival-cum-partner TPG Telecom.
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PremiumSafaricom has a peek over the edge
CDN and MEC feature in tenders. Next step to be taken in Android-based TV play.
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PremiumVodafone Idea supports Mumbai Police with drone surveillance at religious festival
Vodafone Idea (VfI) supported Mumbai Police to enable drone surveillance at a religious festival that took place across the city during September 2019.
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PremiumVodafone Idea partners with Google India to offer customers voice search functionality
Vodafone Idea (VfI) was said to have partnered with Google India to offer its customers voice search functionality without the need for an internet connection or data usage.
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PremiumConvergence move bubbling at Vodafone Idea
New fixed-line voice service with Vodafone branding.
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PremiumVodafone UK to shutter legacy Bulldog ADSL broadband platform
Vodafone UK (VfUK) confirmed it is to shutter the legacy Bulldog unbundled ADSL broadband platform in mid-November 2019.
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PremiumVodafone UK activates 5G network at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal
Vodafone UK (VfUK) activated a 5G network at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, with an expansion to the North Terminal set to follow in early-2020.