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PremiumElsewhere at Telefónica Group: Open Future adds 50+ startups in Argentina
Comtech delivers location technology, startups rounded up in Argentina.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Europe: Deutsche Telekom opens new data centres
Data centre inauguration in Romania and a banking break-up in Poland.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Germany: Deutsche Telekom rebuffs BNetzA
TDE has pushback from BNetzA and Bundeskartellamt on competition flashpoints. 1&1 Drillisch calls in backup in roaming talks.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica aims to jump-start OpenRAN with Rakuten
Group taps Japanese operator’s know-how in virtualised networks through MoU. Implied suggestion that TIP collaboration not moving fast enough for commercial “end-to-end” deployment of open RAN architectures.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica's core markets: Ezentis bags Brazil contract; Atos in Spain
Ezentis and Tech Mahindra in key support roles, O2 UK introduces Bubl.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Group: mimik joins TMUS-backed 5G innovation lab
Vodafone continues to push cellular case in automotive innovation. Ex-Tech figures Arjomandi and Alamouti team up with T-Mobile.
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Products & ServicesTelekom Deutschland takes IP fixed voice to the cloud
New Next Generation IP Multimedia Subsystem (NIMS) platform up and running. Marks another step in DT’s journey to software telco. NIMS suppliers include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Juniper Networks, Lenovo, Mavenir, Metaswitch, and Red Hat.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US ups 5G pace with tower deal
Deal agreed after exchange of words over pace of 5G network buildout. Agreement worth $17bn over 15 years.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica seeks yet more startups: Open Future Call II
Open Future innovation hubs scout for Spanish startups with broad technological focus.
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PremiumHuawei woes add to Vodafone Idea pressure
JV forced to consider other options for 5G network. India looks set to tacitly ban use of Chinese equipment. New fundraising efforts on the horizon following AGR decision.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone floats 5G for boats
German OpCo engages in Kiel project to trial autonomous passenger ferries. Plans further buildout of 5G coverage along Germany’s waterways.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach misses out on NI’s Project Stratum deal — reports
Startup Fibrus reportedly wins contract for Project Stratum. Fibrus shaking up Northern Irish fibre scene with big plans and deep pockets.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems puts GAIA-X to work
Planned Franco-German public cloud offering tagged as ‘Cloud Act-free’. T-Sys says US hyperscalers are welcome to join.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Systems Solutions: Dutch New Factory Campus package launched
DT IoT targets startups with new NB-IoT enabler and T-Sys expands Industry 4.0 play to Dutch manufacturers.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in T-Mobile US: TMUS looks to puchase Shenandoah; Test Drive initiative gets a bump
TMUS expands customer acquisition campaign but customer rewards go awry; static continues between operators and FCC over data coverage claims.
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Products & ServicesMagentaGaming goes live
MobiledgeX set to be involved in future releases. DT investment RemoteMyApp is providing the streaming technology. Service not yet available on Apple iOS mobile devices.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom's Europe: Deep Instinct added to T-Sys Poland offering
Inevitable Czech clash as ČTÚ confirms auction conditions. Hrvatski Telekom’s Optima distractions continue.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges goes on Huawei defensive
DT gambles on Germany taking neutral stance on Chinese supplier. High hopes open RAN will help diversify the ecosystem, but systems not ready yet.
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Strategy & ChangeQ2 FY20: Gopalan backed to solve Germany paradox
Transferred from Europe segment, new CEO is being asked to bridge multiple, competing business objectives at Telekom Deutschland, as Group takes a fresh look at how to move its European-based businesses forward. Höttges’ comments suggest efficient fibre rollout remains a puzzle the operator has yet to get to the ...
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Network & InfrastructureUK’s 4G-based Emergency Services Network faces more delays
Airwave unlikely to be switched off until 2024, possibly 2025. EE on track with 4G network.