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Public AffairsDeep dive: What UK FibreCos want from Labour gov’t
Fibre builders share what they want from the new Labour government, with policy consistency and demand-side support topping wishlists, divergence on the detail. Read more…
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: telco politics across Europe, infra sell-offs, new UK fibre leader pops up
Latest from the digital infra scene in Europe and beyond, including: Draghi’s plans for Euro consolidation; One Touch Switch impact; another LEO constellation funded; $40bn data centre IPO looms; people moves; plenty more…
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OperationsTelefónica Hispam CEO: upskilling ‘crucial’ to overcoming LatAm challenges
Alfonso Gómez Palacio says generative AI and “democratised” access to digital services set to help with training employees.
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Network & InfrastructureVi delivers ‘quick win capex’ in kit vendor mega deal
Ericsson and Nokia re-up Vi relationship, Samsung added to partner roster.
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M&Astc said to be back in Telefónica stake-building mode
Saudi operator reportedly considering increasing Telefónica stake beyond 9.9% should Spanish gov approve September 2023 share purchase.
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group applauds Draghi’s call for telco deregulation
Operator agrees with recent EU competitiveness policy proposals, although industry bodies not so keen on recommendations. Telefónica España faces down competition in its home market, while continuing to reinforce wholesale segment. Elsewhere, Virgin Media O2 defends fibre strategy against CityFibre broadsides. Read more…
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone’s scaleup hothouse pivots to address telco ‘risk aversion’
Connected Britain: Tomorrow Street CEO Kenny Graham talks up JV’s role in educating Vodafone execs of need to take risks to leverage emerging technology.
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Products & ServicesDT teams with Perplexity on new ‘Magenta AI’ help tool
Group set to bring expanded AI info-gathering and support features into My Magenta customer app, using Perplexity engine.
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M&ATelefónica, Asterion ‘select finalists’ for data centre sale
Goldman Sachs, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, and Wren House among candidates reportedly selected to purchase Nabiax.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Mobile lifts 5G FWA user target into double figure millions
Factors behind target expansion include advancements in network and device quality, more spectrum, and precision marketing.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: another 100 AIs are born
Group Chief Executive uses Digital X to re-stress commitment to AI-enabled digital transformation.
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Strategy & ChangeSeven years in, Liberty CEO says it’s time to ‘think about’ Vodafone JV’s future
Mike Fries suggests seven years of co-ownership with Vodafone may be long enough as internal discussions turn more acutely to Dutch JV’s future.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica said to expand API push with Microsoft distribution tie-up
Close partners reportedly finalise deal to market Spanish group’s network APIs on Azure Marketplace.
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EventwatchDT’s Höttges swings for extra AI gains
CEO bigs up Group’s AI efforts, while railing against excessive bureaucracy in this field.
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Content & TVO2 wades into German pay-TV battle with platform refresh
Operator launches O2 TV platform as additional option for existing fixed and mobile customers.
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M&ABT takes another step towards Irish exit — report
Emergency call handling contract set to expire as BT reportedly readies for Ireland exit.
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Public AffairsUK Minister hints at fixes for FibreCos’ apartment access woes
Operators vent about barriers to accessing MDU access as new Telecoms Minister offers support for reforms, but little in the way of detail or firm commitments…
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: UK merger turns a corner, Italian sale hit with fresh challenge
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem, including: closer scrutiny for Vodafone Italy sale to Swisscom; TPG cuts down, adds roaming partner; satellites in focus in African markets, just as SpaceMobile takes flight in US; more from Africa, Europe, and beyond…
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Products & ServicesTelekom Deutschland turns to youth in German pricing fight
German NatCo maintains focus on More for More, and upping inclusive value rather than answering rivals’ aggressive pricing tactics.
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: £12bn boost for UK data centres; TowerCo investment reservations
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including: UK tops G7 in digital index, with AWS and DC01UK planning local DC splurge; TowerCo concerns on EU investment; 5G agricultural use cases; people movesl; and plenty more…