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Products & ServicesO2 UK joins 5G party
O2 a 5G latecomer, but aiming to get up to pace with the market by the end of 2019. 5G launch features Huawei RAN in high-profile sites, despite operator claims that Ericsson and Nokia are principal partners.
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PremiumTelefónica Peru partners Nokia to automate copper mine
Private LTE network for leading mining group Minera Las Bambas, with path to 5G services.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica Open Innovation developments, October-November 2019
Round-up of recent activity among Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems
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PremiumO2 UK’s smart ambulance trial creates remote consulting room
O2 UK’s smart ambulance trial creates remote consulting room Source: Matt Boland / Flickr - Ambulance Telefónica UK (O2 UK) provided connectivity for a smart ambulance at Millbrook Proving Ground in September 2019, as part of a trial which it claims “has the potential to revolutionise patient ...
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PremiumTelefónica sets up 5G vehicle-testing in Malaga
European operating businesses are continuing to ratchet-up participation in connected vehicle projects as part of efforts to develop 5G industrial use cases. A testing centre in Spain appears to fit with smart city ambitions, while, in the UK, connectivity for ambulances as part of research into using 5G as ...
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PremiumTelefónica JV in France provides WAN for GEFCO
Trumpeting of MNC success in France provides evidence of Telefónica’s growing interest in building its position as a global enterprise service provider.
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PremiumO2 partners Discovergy to monitor network energy consumption
Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) signed a contract with utility metering solutions provider Discovergy that will see the operator’s base stations equipped with power-use monitors over the next two years.
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PremiumNTT and Telefónica herald TIP disaggregation progress
Telefónica Group and Japanese peer NTT DoCoMo highlighted the successful conclusion of testing of open transmission and forwarding technologies undertaken as part of the partners research linked to the Telecom Infra Project (TIP).
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PremiumChurch of England strikes Cornerstone deal
Telefónica UK and Vodafone UK infrastructure-sharing joint venture Cornerstone reached a new agreement with the Church of England, with the aim of using Church-owned sites to boost mobile coverage in both rural and urban locations.
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Products & ServicesO2 España launches fibre-only plan
O2 España launched a fibre-only plan in the country for €38 per-month.
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PremiumTelefónica Mexico rival Telcel acquires Ultravisión spectrum
Telefónica Mexico (Movistar) rival Telcel reportedly acquired 60MHz of spectrum in the 2.5GHz range from local pay-TV and telecoms provider Ultravisión.
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Suppliers & SCMEzentis trumpets latest Telefónica contract wins
Ezentis maintained its drumbeat of deals, highlighting its ongoing infrastructure management relationship with Telefónica across Latin America.
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PremiumGoldman Sachs examining Telefónica mast sale prospects
It was reported that Telefónica appointed Goldman Sachs to examine its options for monetisation of its mobile mast sites.
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PremiumTelefónica España highlights work with Spain’s DGT and SEAT on IoT road safety project
Telefónica España highlighted work with Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) and car manufacturer SEAT on an Internet of Things road safety project, in collaboration with drone specialist Aeorum and automotive components specialist Ficosa.
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Public AffairsLabour promises nationalised free broadband for all — BTwatch’s first take
Considerable speculation and debate on the future of UK communications infrastructure and the sector was sparked by a new Labour Party policy. In its Manifesto for the upcoming UK General Election, Labour is committing to the nationalisation of major elements of BT Group that relate to the provision of ...
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Strategy & ChangeMerkel gives Deutsche Telekom Group cause for Huawei optimism
Political ructions after Chancellor appears to green-light Huawei involvement in 5G. Group hopes to count on Chinese supplier might still be dashed. TDE woos government at inaugural 5Germany event.
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Public AffairsT-Mobile US on edge as FCC decision nears on C-Band
Spectrum-hungry TMUS still facing major resistance in mid-band liberalisation drive. FCC final order on issue may happen in November 2019. 5G Plus Plan seems TMUS’ best bet for C-Band win.
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PremiumT-Mobile Netherlands gets 700MHz green light for 5G tests
NatCo gains temporary test permits to put 5G through its 700MHz paces. Den Haag positioned as 5G hub. Operators still in finger-drumming wait for auction of 5G-friendly frequencies.
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PremiumEAN provides blueprint for A2G startup’s expansion plans
Acquirer of Nokia assets targets expansion beyond DT-backed EAN footprint.
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PremiumNetcracker lands a win in Telekom Deutschland automation drive
Efficiencies drive expands to provisioning, optimisation, and orchestration.