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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: operator builds on BayWa deal
Inflation concerns and economic risks brought to the fore, while BT joins peers in network cost contributions call.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBig five UK ISPs test social housing broadband scheme
Manchester explores public-private partner model for affordable broadband.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2, Telekom go ‘live’ with grey spots cooperation
Duo announces first fruits of active network-sharing agreement struck in January 2021.
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Network & InfrastructurePower outages see mobile networks falter in South Africa
Load shedding continues to haunt Vodacom amid decline in reliable power supply.
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Strategy & ChangeBT Sourced prepping for range of ‘disruptive scenarios’
Cyril Pourrat tells procurement industry event that transformation of telco’s buying function is instilling much‑needed visibility and confidence during macro crisis.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: Deloitte selected to re-audit Telefónica España accounts
Deloitte wins deal with Spanish regulator to re‑audit Telefónica’s accounts; UK call centre staff reject pay offer.
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OperationsTelefónica launches mass hiring initiative in Germany
More than 500 job openings for commercial and technical positions.
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Public AffairsCWU ups the ante on BT with four-day strike plan
Communication Workers Union‑led strike to take place across October.
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PremiumVM O2 fibre wholesale talks “not easy”, says Schüler
CEO Lutz Schüler in “balancing act” with prospective wholesale customers.
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PremiumVM O2 tests digital inclusion scheme in Manchester
Cost‑of‑living crisis driving city’s vulnerable residents offline.
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Network & InfrastructureDon’t bank on the big two for buyouts, Brit altnets warned
As UK Infrastructure Bank highlights challenge of financing fibre rollout at pace, a report from Communication Chambers warns altnets to consider consolidation plans carefully.
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Network & InfrastructureNEC flags open RAN “caution” among brownfield operators
Senior exec blames open RAN wariness on “delayed validation”.
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OperationsBT forms new unit to monetise UK’s ‘best mobile dataset’
Active Intelligence unit formed to accelerate mobility insights based on customer behaviour and movement.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica and CaixaBank unveil device rental joint venture
Telco to collaborate with long‑term partner CaixaBank in equipment leasing joint venture.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing: Wayra Hispam investment VU links up with Telefónica Tech
Wayra Hispam backs urban logistics startup Moova, and sees investment VU expand Telefónica links.
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Public AffairsTelefónica fined €5m after failing on DTS commitments
Spanish regulator CNMC fines telco for breaching terms of DTS deal.
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Strategy & ChangeCautious Virgin Media O2 seeks ‘balance’ in fibre wholesale talks
CEO Lutz Schüler in talks with prospective wholesale customers.
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M&ABuyers of Oi mobile assets demand discount
Telefónica, Claro, and TIM slap Oi with “post-closing adjustment notice”.
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Financial & PerformanceProgress in ‘tough times’ for Deutsche Telekom’s UK tech arm
Little-reported central services unit says business with rest of Group “stable”.