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Network & InfraUK scopes out satellite partners for ESN backhaul
The UK Space Agency is seeking players in the non-terrestrial networks sector willing to explore potential integration of satellite solutions into the Emergency Services Network, moving on previously stated ambitions to bring more satcos into the project…
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: C marks the spot as Group seek expansion funds
Telefónica leaving no stone unturned as it seeks cash to fund anticipated M&A push in Europe. Latest speculation points to possible sale-and-leaseback deal on Distrito C campus outside Madrid. Read more…
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M&ATDF sale speculation: American Tower and Ardian are latest names in frame
Bidders are said to be circling the French wireless infraco and a sale is estimated to be worth up to €10bn.
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PeopleBT Peoplewatch: Corporate Affairs & Brand chief steps onto the BT ExCo
Latest senior and strategic changes across BT, including a new ExCo member for Allison Kirkby, charged with driving brand transformation and reputational change; Openreach boardroom swaps; BT International rework continues; more…
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PeopleUK small cell player Ontix appoints fresh CEO
Chris Newall joins neutral host and small cell business as CEO, seeking to accelerate rollout of the provider’s wireless infra solutions…
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PeopleTelefónica Peoplewatch: Spanish switches take in transformation, alarms, and Ericsson relationship
The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including the installation of new execs to lead Movistar Prosegur Alarmas and Spanish transformation plans, plus the departure of Ericsson’s Global Account lead for the Group…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Deutschland strikes fibre wholesale deal with Eurofiber
Operator signs fixed access agreement with Berlin-focused fibre operator to bring Gigabit broadband offerings to a wider customer base. Pair working towards go-live next year, as Eurofiber promotes open access benefits…
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Strategy & ChangeIndian magnate joins BT board to give long-term investor Bharti a voice at the top
BT Group’s largest shareholder Bharti Enterprises firms up relationship to secure two boardroom seats.
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Analyst BriefingsUK Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: Zen means business, Ofcom unleashes spectrum, Mesch moves up
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: Ofcom’s advances on satcomms and mmWave, UK plans to address AI energy demand, arrivals at Zen and big moves at CityFibre, and plenty more…
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo moves to expand in fintech with Asaas investment
Vivo Ventures makes eighth and largest investment to date in financial management services player. Further collaboration with Brazilian telco on fintech services also under discussion…
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Network & InfraUK AI council looks north as energy demand set to soar — but connectivity an afterthought
Initial meetings of the government’s AI Energy Council see predictions of surging energy demand and challenges in ensuring existing infrastructure is up to the job, but connectivity requirements appear sidelined with fibre operators asbent…
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Turkey to lean on ‘global’ expertise to move fast with 5G
Vodafone and peers in the starting blocks ahead of October auction, when 5G race will begin.
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Network & InfraOrange France wins Europe’s race to ten million fibre customers
Orange becomes the first major European telco to pass ten million fibre customers in its domestic market, with Orange France CEO Jérôme Hénique eyeing further improvements to user experience and network in the near future…
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Analyst BriefingsVodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: Group targets strategic spend
Latest from Vodafone and its global interests, including Procure & Connect eyeing more strategic tail spend management; one legal case replaced by another in the UK; renewable energy milestone reached in South Africa; AI in action for Vodafone via Celfocus tie-up…
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M&AAustralia’s Waveconn bulks up tower portfolio with Optus deal
Towerco to acquire hundreds of new sites from Australia’s number-two operator, further expanding its tower portfolio. Optus says the sale raises cash to fuel investments elsewhere…
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PeopleNuuday brings in ex-Vodafone IT architect to lead ServCo’s ‘harder’ next phase
Carlos Moreno Alonso appointed CTIO to lead TDC Group subsidiary’s ongoing digital transformation project.
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Partnerships & AlliancesAduna goes big on Brazilian B2B with deeper Vivo tie-up
Partnership is aimed at scaling API availability and diversifying into new industries.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom enters market for new BSS partners
Kenyan operator launches tender for vendors to support a multi-year overhaul of its BSS and CRM setup.
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PeopleNew boss brought in at Telefónica’s home security venture
Operator’s partner Prosegur promotes from within to fill vacant Exec Chair spot at their six-year-old connected-security joint venture.
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Network & InfraFrance’s SFR moves on from cable and puts full faith in fibre
Around 400,000 households are still using SFR’s cable services in France, but are being encouraged to migrate to FTTH services.