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Products & ServicesVodafone Turkey aiming to drive IoT revenue with emission reduction tech
With OpCo claiming to have “zeroed” Scope 2 emissions, it is now looking to drive revenue by offering IoT energy efficiency solutions to business customers…
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany fightback reaches rivals’ families
CEO Markus Haas eyes portfolio of family-focused offerings, seeking to lure new customers and better compete with rivals. Latest in strategy to offset hit from loss of 1&1 roaming contract…
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Products & ServicesVodafone Auto ups telematics focus in pursuit of ESG-led revival
Emphasising plans to create a more dynamic business, Vodafone’s UK connected car unit projects growth over next 24 months with adoption of its ‘green’ Business Fleet telematics proposition.
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Network & InfraTelefónica’s copper exchanges to linger on until 2026
The last two copper exchanges expected to be closed in 2026 to meet wholesale LLU obligations.
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EventwatchOpen RAN insider briefing: Wind River and allies beyond the tipping point
Presented at Fyuz23 in Madrid with key collaborators Intel and Dell, the systems provider’s ORAN and vRAN ‘Tipping Point’ workshop gives operators an insiders’ roadmap. Deployments at Verizon and Vodafone showcased as operational and commercial outriders. Read more…
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Network & InfraBrazil’s Vivo axes Winity network-sharing tie-up
Controversial deal falls through as contiguous 700MHz spectrum blocks returned to Anatel. Operators blame regulatory conditions as they prepare to push back against wider infra-sharing ban in Brazil, citing capex reduction and coverage expansion as benefits.
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Network & InfraTelekom Deutschland tools up with IQGeo to accelerate pace of FTTP rollout
German NatCo hails automation benefits of Comsof Fiber software as part of FTTH Factory process.
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M&ACordiant finds Czech mates for wireless infra business
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure completes three acquisitions to strengthen and expand the “multi-asset platform” play of České Radiokomunikace, its wireless and broadcast asset in the Czech Republic.
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Network & InfraBT startup arm seeks partners for EV charging pilot
Etc. presents electric vehicle infrastructure initiative to prospective investors and partners in bid to accelerate deployment.
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M&AAmerican Tower firms up Indian exit
Brookfield-affiliated Data Infrastructure Trust to become India’s largest wireless infra player through prospective 78,000-site buyout.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile US hails launch of first Starlink satellites to support direct to cell
Six satellites supporting direct-to-cell capabilities are now in orbit. After some delay, indications are that tests could start this year with text messaging planned for 2024.
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Suppliers & SCMBT Sourced chief: procuretech Globality now ‘core’ to Group buying
Cyril Pourrat heralds autonomous sourcing specialist as “way beyond indirect”; now handling two-thirds of BT Sourced spend. Foresees procuretech platform consolidation, driven by AI and users…
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone’s budget brand faces up to ‘aggressive’ UK competition
Talkmobile sub-brand posts massive increase in users and revenue in latest financials, but Vodafone’s rivals continue to dominate UK value mobile scene.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction
Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance
Ofcom updates net neutrality guidance.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: 1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up
1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up.
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PremiumBT misses Huawei core swap out deadline
BT starts 2024 nursing a Huawei hangover as core network replacement project faces protracted delays.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts
Group narrows scope of Spanish job cuts.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: 2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria
2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria.