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Innovation (R&D)DT pressure-tests Niantic’s multiplayer AR tech
Artificial reality developer Niantic taps MobiledgeX for social AR gaming. DT among carrier partners to conduct network tests for latest 5G-enabled mobile game.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT IoT taps Polte for positioning progress
Cellular location specialist and DT IoT partner Polte flagged successful initial trials, to be built into commercial pilots with “several” DT customers. German NB-IoT network to be used in the next phase of testing as DT IoT expands its IoT Solution Optimizer proposition.
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Suppliers & SCMHT Mostar renews ENT ties
New arrangement will underpin the “further modernisation” of telco’s mobile network.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems and GFT forge factory intelligence platform
T-Sys builds out portfolio with combined solution harnessing IIoT. GFT’s digital twin makes data analysis key USP.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Systems harnesses 5G, AI, and edge for campus networks
Campus networks in focus at Hannover Messe event. T-Systems develops edge offerings with AWS. AI-managed service and industrial IoT apps added to campus portfolio.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile US teams with Lumen for B2B edge services
TMUS makes inroads to more enterprises with Lumen. Collaboration brings together 5G, fibre, and edge computing.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTMUS nears launch of FamilyMode upgrade
Smith Micro signals that the SafePath 7-based product will be called FamilyMode 3.0. Acquisition of Avast family safety services brings in Sprint legacy products.
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Products & ServicesTMUS hits the 5G FWA trail
5G Home Internet service available to 30 million homes at launch. NatCo aims for more than seven million FWA subscribers within five years.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTrustOS adds Chinese expertise for IoT networks
Telefónica Tech blockchain platform TrustOS partnered China-based aitos.io and Fibocom for IoT device verification solution. TrustID module also integral to blockchain-based proof of concept.
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Products & ServicesHandset leases lumped into Movistar Fusión 5G bundles
Three-year lease agreements attached to convergence bundles potentially undermining commitments to removing minimum terms. Price increase in “disguise”, says Spanish media. Telco attempts to drive uptake of 5G-enabled mobile devices, amid 5G rollout efforts.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Argentina seeks enterprise gains with B2B reboot
Movistar Negocios merges with Telefónica Business Solutions in Hispam consolidation effort. Brand identity, simplification, and value creation underlined as key motivators.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica Chile signs PPA with Acciona
Sustainable energy supplier offers renewables leg-up to Chilean OB, with significant cuts to CO2 expected. Existing Telefónica–Acciona relations expanded, with telco pursuing vendor engagement strategy. Telefónica Mexico quietly reaping rewards of PPA too.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica leads TIP 5G private network trial
Telefónica leads latest Telecom Infra Project solution group, with private networks the focus. TIP Community Lab in Madrid to host tests before Málaga excursion.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica Argentina taps IBM for open RAN trial
Proof of concept open RAN network led by IBM as systems integrator. Movistar test network adds to Group trials in Germany and the UK. IBM plants open RAN flag in Spain with new Centre of Excellence.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: digital transformation taskforce assembled
Inmarsat takes Dutch government to court; positive publicity for procurement JV; DT signs up to EU’s multi-telco ‘green’ coalition.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: small-cells in Berlin
Smart city strategy in place in Wunsiedel; Berlin readies for small-cell deployments; DT flags sewer network partnership.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Croatian auction in pipeline
Croatian auction in the works; Greek OTE takes home satellite and BI contracts; Romania makes Huawei verdict.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Sys trumpets ServiceNow success
T-Systems backs out of Toulouse; digital solutions partner Flexperto gets picked up by RGI Group.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in T-Mobile US: 3G sunset backlash
MVNO decries 3G shutter plans; prospective merger partner makes cuts to workforce.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Wayra launches Munich lab
Innovation hothouse creates German 5G campus; Prisa reshuffle continues; MÁSMÓVIL deal hits Telefónica shares.