Latest Telco Insight – Page 92
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Strategy & ChangeBT’s CEO-elect unafraid of ‘new bets’ but warns against gambles beyond core strengths
DTW23 - Ignite: Telia CEO Allison Kirkby offered cautious optimism for the telco industry, urging operators to place new bets but only if connectivity is the core focus.
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Network & InfraMagyar Telekom agrees network investment in exchange for tax breaks
MoU with Hungarian state will see outdoor 5G network coverage extended to nearly 99% of population by 2026, up from current 60%.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial
O2 participates in latest Cell Broadcast trial.
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Products & ServicesTelekom Deutschland promises speed hike with 5G Hybrid
Hybrid package combines fixed and mobile networks, providing “significantly faster” broadband speeds at home.
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Strategy & ChangeBT looks to AI for ‘next billion’ value opportunity
DTW23 - Ignite: Harmeen Mehta takes BT’s transformation agenda beyond early targets with support from AI, eyes the “next billion” for the Group, and says operator’s radical transformation will define BT’s growth for the next decade.
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Analyst ReportsVodafonewatch Report #219 - September 2023
Key stories include: e& eyes stake increase | Tomorrow Street seeks strategic partners | New Partner Markets boss confirmed | TPG get lean | South Africa fibre plans
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Analyst ReportsDeutsche Telekomwatch Report #127 - September 2023
Key stories include: T-Mobile US remains DT’s ‘jewel in crown’ | M&A identified as strategic priority | DT calls on AI to boost operational efficiency | T-Mobile brand axed in the Netherlands | Group inaugurates Quantum Lab in Berlin
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Apple insurance available in Austria
Apple insurance available in Austria.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G
TDE touts behind‑scenes work on backhaul boost for 5G.
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PeopleT-Systems hires Microsoft veteran Rachel Linnemann
Linnemann recruited as Vice-President of T-Systems’ Microsoft Powerhouse.
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OperationsMovistar to close last of its call centres in Spain
Operator initiates restructuring exercise to close four remaining customer contact centres, in the face of falling demand for telephone customer service channel.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G
NGMN Alliance calls for a “more graceful” migration to 6G.
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Network & InfraEE’s 3G to be shuttered by spring
Operator provides further details on 3G shutdown, with finalisation expected by March next year, nationwide sunset to begin in January.
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PremiumINCA calls for Openreach breakup
Altnet industry group urges government scrutiny of telecoms regulator, asserting that recent decisions put fibre investment at risk.
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PremiumOpenreach provides a square deal for BDUK
No sign of excess returns as government investment provides speed boost for rural areas.
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Network & InfraTelefónica herds Hispam manufacturers onto Telco Cloud
Telefónica Hispanoamérica goes live with Telco Cloud platform, aiming to improve efficiency and resource management.
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Strategy & ChangeDT ‘cloudification’ delivers sustainability and business benefits
More than 60% of core IT applications migrated to the cloud.
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PremiumMovistar fined yet again for breaching DTS merger terms
Regulator imposes €5m levy on Telefónica for breaking terms of DTS acquisition deal with its exclusive F1 broadcasting agreement with DAZN.
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PremiumVivo consortium deploys Infovia subfluvial cable
Two of eight riverbed cables implemented in Brazil’s Amazon region so far, with rollout expected to be complete by 2025.