More Network insight – Page 187
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Partnerships & Alliances5G opening doors for BT in Warwickshire
Group pushing for startup ecosystem based on broad-sweeping open innovation partnership with Warwick Uni. 5G to be expediated to Leamington Spa and wider network, with opportunities for gaming cluster highlighted.
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Network & InfraDCMS taking an ‘outside-in’ approach, but vouchers there for quick wins
Small targeted interventions and mid-size fill-ins expected to feature in first swathe of public–private contracts. Mega-deals not ruled out. Pragmatic use of Public Sector Hubs another option.
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Network & InfraVodafone spectrum auctions to watch, 2021
Markets across Vodafone’s footprint have spectrum auctions planned in 2021. UK, India, Australia among the key bids to watch — though 2020 set a precedent for delays.
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Network & InfraDCMS helping England play catch up, or possibly leapfrog
Devolved nations at the back of the queue for new money. Fibre emphasised over cable.
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Network & InfraVodacom SA files 4G/5G auction application
Much-delayed auction of spectrum licences still mired in controversy and legal action.
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InnovationVodafone gains another drone inspection case study
EU initiative supports deployment of Vodafone-connected drone tech in Spain. Clearance given by authorities to fly unmanned aircrafts beyond 500m. Surveillance use-case comes to the fore — again.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Group: R&D goes quantum
Group R&D enters quantum realm; Discovery tied on streaming; Vodafone Fiji eyeing regional expansion.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates & JVs: Mitie takes Cornerstone contract
Consumer loan service in Egypt set for green light; Vi wants 2G open RAN; India continues to drag out tax dispute.
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PremiumVodafone goes big on LTE-M and man-to-machine comms
German debut suggests increasing Group enthusiasm for LTE-M, and leadership feeling that technology’s time is coming. CTO Mack describes the tech as the “next building block in our network”. OpCo highlights LTE-M use-cases around voice and mobility.
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Network & InfraDCMS defends its record as PAC report sees trouble ahead
PAC scathing in review of previous funding plans. Watchdog critical of a lack of planning and joined-up thinking now. Rural sites seen as at risk of being overlooked in trimmed-down Gigabit programme.
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Network & InfraA lack of joined up governing
Red tape roadblocks remain in place. Business rates continue to stick in craw of infra players. Double-edged sword on state aid changes.
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Network & InfraBT and Openreach voices being heard
BT execs appear to be getting message across on need for support. Rivals remain keen to extract more concessions from Openreach on infra access.
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Network & InfraJansen just wants to get on with it
Jansen’s BT more focused on regulatory leeway on build than government handouts. CEO wants closer scrutiny of data and digital-based services.
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PremiumDT reveals first Campus Network Program members
Group continues to steadily build out solution partnerships, with emphasis on connected-robotics. Network rollouts spreading out beyond Germany and into major European markets. DT confirms hubraum ecosystem programme will have a bearing on Group products development.
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PremiumTDE gets access systems on same page as A4 goes live
2020 launch target hit for highly strategic — but evidently complex — project. No follow up details on future roadmap.
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PremiumT-Systems blockchain goes mainstream with Flow tie-up
T-Sys MMS seeks to tap plans to create “blockchain for the masses”. Unit expands blockchain portfolio to support consumer apps on Flow. Deal builds on array of blockchain initiatives emerging across DT.
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Network & InfraDeutsche Telekom allies with European peers on open RAN
Telco grouping aims to generate greater economies of scale for smaller suppliers through common procurement parameters. Lobbying European governments for open RAN funding high on the agenda.
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PremiumC-Band auction rakes in record-breaking sum
Analyst estimates TMUS shelled out $11bn for highly prized 5G frequencies. NatCo raises $3bn from debt markets, suggesting financial strain of auction greater than expected. Winning bidders not named until completion of “assignment phase”.
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PremiumRobots aren’t taking over just yet, says T-Mobile’s Larsen
CTIO Kim Larsen looks beyond the hype to deliver a realistic assessment of the road to network autonomy and guides on early incremental opportunities. Still early days for OpCo’s zero-touch ambition, with Larsen seeing TMNL at stage one of five. Capabilities, experience, and data quality seen as key challenges. ...
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Products & ServicesBritish Airways completes on-boarding of DT’s EAN
Milestone reached for otherwise noticeably quiet partnership between Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat.