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O2 UK addresses patchy coverage with WIG
O2 UK boasting of substantial performance gains from a partnership with WIG in high-footfall public spaces. While O2 stressed a multi-million investment with the neutral-host service provider, arrangements for use of the WIG network remain non-exclusive.
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Telefónica UK called to a private meeting with US government officials
Telefónica UK, alongside its local operator peer, was called to a private meeting with US government officials warning of the risks of deploying 5G equipment from Huawei Technologies in future networks.
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Telefónica España 5G pilot taking off
Further information emerged on the 5G trials to be undertaken by Telefónica España and its partners in the Galicia region of the country.
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Fortumo provides carrier billing for Movistar España
Movistar España has implemented a carrier-billing platform from mobile commerce company Fortumo.
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Movistar Colombia links with local retail giant
Movistar Colombia entered a commercial partnership with regional e-commerce platform Rappi that will provide the operator’s customers with additional benefits when using the retailer’s services.
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Telefónica extends work with Amdocs in LatAm
Amdocs reinforcing its position as a support systems partner-of-choice in Latin America, with continued Blanco blessing. Indications that vendor is in-step with Telefónica priorities surrounding replicability of systems across operating businesses through the use of APIs.
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BT banks on Nokia’s silicon to boost backbone capacity
BT was the second operator to be identified as a major customer for Nokia’s 100G service router. Nokia kit said to have been designed with the BT detailed specifications in mind. McRae’s fulsome praise sees Nokia in a gaggle with other publicly-praised partners.
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BT improves national network’s timing in preparation for 5G
Technology from ADVA-owned Oscilloquartz is to underpin synchronisation for BT networks as they edge towards 5G. ADVA also picked up BT recognition for sustainable solution development.
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BT upgrades performance management across contact centres
Increasingly UK-based contact centre employees to see performance analysed with customer experience-focused analytics software.
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BT wins £5.1m NATO deal for support services
While uncertainty remains over many of BT’s European government projects, a renewed contract with NATO demonstrates Global Services’ ongoing ability to support intergovernmental entities.
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Cloudreach and BT link for hybrid options
BT will provide its cloud-native partner a way to provide services where physical control of critical applications is a priority, while Cloudreach may provide new opportunities for BT to deliver network and security services.
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Reports claim EE approved new Dixons Carphone terms
Reports claim EE approved new Dixons Carphone terms Source: Robin Worrall / Unsplash EE and rival operators O2 UK and Vodafone UK reportedly agreed new terms with Dixons Carphone that remove strict sales targets in contracts the struggling retailer has previously described as “unsustainable”. The now-amended contracts ...
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Software AG bags Vodafone Group IoT platform tie-up
IoT partner refresh continues. Deal yet to be formally announced.
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Ericsson Nikola Tesla lands another core and RAN win
Repeat win for HT’s evident preferred network running buddy.
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Long-range drone JV comes on radar
DT tries its luck on another long-view innovation investment.
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Vodacom snaps up solution provider IoT.nxt
Business development partnership upgraded. Suggestions that times have changed regarding operator tie-ups.
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VfI signs raft of deals for post-merger synergies
Fresh contracts with long-established suppliers Ericsson, HPE, and IBM. Merger partners wield more procurement power as VfI. Focus on back-office streamlining, virtualisation, and digital transformation. CEO Sharma says post-merger synergy targets are “ahead of track”.
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Iberian OpCos tout 5G game with cross-border roaming
Neighbours make friends on 5G cross-over.
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Nokia supports VfEg on user data consolidation project
Simplification and cloud buzzword boxes ticked.
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Vodafone in Huawei corner as trade war roughs up
Group continues to jump to Huawei’s defence. Vodafone backs research showing pitfalls of restricting Chinese supplier. OpCos face smartphone disruption as Google suspends business with Huawei. Prague Proposals imply Huawei is a potential 5G security risk.