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Network & InfrastructureVodafone kickstarts open RAN, Huawei gets the boot
UK deployment begins in earnest as operator seeks 2,500 open RAN sites by 2027.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica wins 5G deal for Spanish navy ships and bases
New contract with Spanish navy adds to flurry of recent contract awards with country’s MoD.
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Public AffairsVi embroiled in Indian security controversy
Indian operator just one buyer of surveillance tech alleged to be a vehicle for the Indian government to “snoop” on its citizens.
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OperationsAmerican Tower’s Kenyan dispute disrupts services
American Tower takes on government-owned Telkom Kenya for unpaid bills. TowerCo claims operator has defaulted on £22m in payments and breached sale and leaseback agreement. In extraordinary move, ATC shut off some sites until the operator pays up.
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Network & InfrastructureEwaldsson echoes Ray’s call to liberate 2.5GHz licences
T-Mobile has been lobbying FCC and Congress over access to thousands of 2.5GH licences.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom brands new TowerCo business as Mast
Vodacom sticks with simplicity in branding its new South African tower spinoff.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom kicks off AI ‘revolution’ with footballing tie up
Operator links up with Catapult and IMG to showcase AI capability for Kenyan grassroots sports.
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Financial & PerformanceDT CEO seeks help from AI and T-Mobile in bid for €150bn+ valuation
Group’s CEO plays the tease as his strategy team begins to flesh out next medium-term plan. One aim will be to add €50bn–€70bn to DT’s market cap by winning over sceptics regarding industry growth prospects.
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Products & ServicesT-Mobile US serves up a slice of 5G ANS for Red Bull
American NatCo showcases 5G SA network slicing at Red Bull event.
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie up
TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie‑up.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT launches Google backed budget tablet
DT launches Google‑backed budget tablet across Europe and the USA.
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M&AItalian state greenlit to take share of TIM’s fixed network spinoff
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance set to take up to 20% stake in TIM’s proposed fixed-line asset spinoff.
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Network & InfrastructureIn depth: Watchdogs lambast UK gov broadband investment failings; ESN deemed “unachievable”
Scrutineers place ESN (emergency network), Project Gigabit (fibre), SRN (rural 4G), ONF (open RAN) and 5G Testbed public-private partnerships in remedial for execution or traction failure; 26% of significant fiscal 2022–23 funding left untapped. Read more…
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: TDE wins deal to operate passive network
TDE wins deal to operate passive network in Bavaria.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates and JVs: TPG and partners showcase future of metaverse
TPG and partners showcase future of metaverse.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: I Squared emerges as frontrunner to acquire controlling stake in American Tower’s Indian unit
American Tower enters exclusive talks with I Squared to offload majority stake in Indian subsidiary. UK government commissions feasibility study into establishment of Future Telecommunications Institute.
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Network & InfrastructureBT and partners take step forward with 5G SA R&D
Group leans on Ericsson and Nokia tie-ups for 5G standalone innovations as BT seeks frontrunner status against UK competition.
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Strategy & ChangeTPG to cull brands as integration gives way to simplification
CEO Iñaki Berroeta announces multi-year simplification programme that aims to establish a “leaner, nimbler” TPG Telecom.
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M&ACordiant snaps up Ireland’s Speed Fibre
Digital infrastructure investor becomes “big fish in a small pond” with first move into Irish fibre market.
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Network & InfrastructureAmerican Tower’s CoreSite activates transatlantic subsea cable
Near‑7,000km Amitié submarine cable said to be highest capacity cable crossing Atlantic.