More Network insight – Page 234
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PremiumSky goes by the BUUK for new build challenge
BT rival Sky entered an agreement with BUUK Infrastructure, a utility network provider for new build development, that will see the pair offer full-fibre broadband in new-build residential properties.
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PremiumOpenreach aiming to minimise fibre installation costs in new commercial developments
Openreach is taking steps to minimise the cost of installing fibre in new commercial developments, echoing previously flagged commitments to remove or reduce the cost of delivering fibre to residential new-build sites.
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PremiumUK Councils resist loss of most planning powers
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) voiced objections to government proposals to ease planning restrictions on the installation of mobile network infrastructure, citing concerns on the environmental impact of large structures in rural areas.
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Suppliers & SCMOpenreach approves use of fibre optic cleaners
Openreach approved the use of fibre optic cleaners called Sticklers from MicroCare Corporation.
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Products & ServicesVodacom South Africa roaming partner Rain launches uncapped 5G-based FWA service
Rain South Africa, a data-only new entrant and Vodacom South Africa (VdSA) roaming partner, launched an “uncapped”, 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane.
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PremiumSafaricom has a peek over the edge
CDN and MEC feature in tenders. Next step to be taken in Android-based TV play.
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PremiumVodafone Idea supports Mumbai Police with drone surveillance at religious festival
Vodafone Idea (VfI) supported Mumbai Police to enable drone surveillance at a religious festival that took place across the city during September 2019.
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PremiumConvergence move bubbling at Vodafone Idea
New fixed-line voice service with Vodafone branding.
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PremiumVodafone UK to shutter legacy Bulldog ADSL broadband platform
Vodafone UK (VfUK) confirmed it is to shutter the legacy Bulldog unbundled ADSL broadband platform in mid-November 2019.
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PremiumVodafone UK activates 5G network at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal
Vodafone UK (VfUK) activated a 5G network at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, with an expansion to the North Terminal set to follow in early-2020.
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PremiumVodafone UK participates in West Midlands 5G trials
Vodafone UK was said to have participated in 5G trials led by West Midlands 5G (WM5G), a new organisation set up by the UK government and West Midlands Combined Authority to run a regional 5G testbed.
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PremiumVodafone UK runs AR-enabled Apple giveaway competition across London
Vodafone UK (VfUK) ran a five-day, augmented reality- and distributed ledger-enabled competition across central London, as part of a promotional Apple giveaway.
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PremiumVodafone Portugal continues 5G testing with Ericsson
Vodafone Portugal (VfP) continued to collaborate with Ericsson on 5G tests, using 100MHz of temporary spectrum in the 3.6GHz band.
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PremiumVodafone Portugal required to up 4G speeds across Portugal
Vodafone Portugal (VfP) was tasked by Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM) to increase 4G speeds in 160 districts throughout Portugal.
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PremiumTelefónica accentuates Vodafone alignment on towers
Two challenged operators out at front of race to offload assets.
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Public AffairsVodafone Italy faces increased scrutiny over 5G network kit supply deals
Vodafone Italy (VfIt) faces increased scrutiny over its 5G network kit supply deals, after Italy’s new government under Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte approved its use of special powers, dubbed “golden powers”.
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Products & ServicesHatch and Ubitus tie-ups activate Vodafone 5G gaming push
Edge-based gaming begins to make an appearance in Vodafone’s 5G strategy. New services come from Group leadership’s One More Service playbook. VfIt takes both technical and commercial partnership routes.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Greece enables smart waste collection system in Athens
Vodafone Innovus, Vodafone Greece’s (VfGr) Internet of Things solutions subsidiary, was reported to have helped set up a new “smart waste collection” system in Athens.
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PremiumVodafone Germany teams with Signify to light up 5G
Trulifi prepped for IoT and connected-car use cases.


























