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PremiumTMUS counts on AI to reduce churn
TMUS CEO irked that “millions of people” left the operator during 2022.
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Suppliers & SCMVi finances prompt questions from would-be 5G kit partners
Indian operator claims progress in OEM deliberations, but reports suggest Ericsson and Nokia are proceeding with caution.
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Network & InfraVirgin Media O2 lights up XGS-PON services via nexfibre
Virgin Media O2 offers multi-Gigabit broadband services over nexfibre’s newly-launched network.
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PremiumAT&T looks to ground TMUS satellite plans
TMUS rival says FCC should block NatCo’s plans to supplement terrestrial cellular coverage in partnership with SpaceX.
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Public AffairsScotland wants ‘sufficient’ share of Project Gigabit cash
While UK’s flagship broadband roll out scheme is ramping up, Holyrood and Westminster are yet to come to an agreement on Scotland’s share of spend.
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Strategy & ChangeRejigged Boldyn dives into ‘next stage’ of neutral host journey
Boldyn Networks launches, seeing BAI and five other telecoms brands united under one name.
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PremiumTMUS sprinkles Google Cloud edge into 5G ANS mix
NatCo says Google Distributed Cloud Edge customers across different industry sectors will be able to access “easily” its 5G Advanced Network Solutions product suite.
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Premiumhubraum deploys 5G open RAN network in Krakow
New private network will test Industry 4.0 use‑cases, as part of EC‑backed European Digital Innovation Hub.
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PremiumMT snags mmWave frequencies, expands 5G coverage
NatCo adds 336MHz of 32GHz airwaves to its spectrum arsenal.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 goes for a Song with new user loyalty engine
UK operator picks Accenture’s digital services arm to help rethink and refresh customer interactions.
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Public AffairsUS details $42.5bn boost for broadband connectivity
Biden administration hails “biggest investment ever” in high-speed internet, with the goal of connecting all Americans by 2030. Concerns linger over “Buy American” rules that could delay the programme.
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Network & InfraTelekom Deutschland CEO plays blame game on coverage shortfalls
Gopalan says red tape and NIMBYism is holding back removal of ‘dead spots’. Claims underinvestment in Deutsche Bahn is the real reason for poor internet access on trains.
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Network & InfraOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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PremiumVodafone on the offensive as 5G contracts up for grabs
Vodafone Spain awarded contract to deliver 5G connectivity for select high‑speed rail routes.
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PremiumVodafone Italy signs Planetel fibre deal
Fixed telephony and internet service provider Planetel announces multi‑year framework agreement with Vodafone Italy for use of “ultra‑fast” fibre.
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PeopleInfra investor people moves: Allianz, Macquarie, OMERS make C-level changes
Patricia Moon takes over Allianz Partners UK, while two new Commercial Managing Directors appointed for Iberia and Latin America.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT MMS ties with public blockchain network Polygon
New partnership with Polygon extends operator’s blockchain ‘validator’ role. Agreement closely follows deal with Energy Web to join “world’s first” public blockchain for the energy sector.
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Venturing & InvestmentsEastcastle eyes DRC for IFC-fuelled tower expansion
International Finance Corporation backs Eastcastle Infrastructure with multi-million dollar debt package, as TowerCo seeks portfolio growth.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Mobile’s Osvaldik downplays US convergence benefits
T-Mobile CFO sees fixed-mobile convergence playing out differently in the US compared to Europe. Osvaldik and Sievert say there is little value beyond discounting.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.