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Public AffairsT-Systems probed over South African ‘state capture’ links
Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office confirms launch of investigation related to in-country unit disposed of in 2021.
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OperationsBT Hungary opens doors to new offices
More than 2,000 staff will move to building in Budapest city centre.
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PeopleBT’s Pelipod loses managing director
Stephen Maddison leaves the smart locker storage business.
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PremiumVirgin Media O2 trials DOCSIS 3.1 uplink
Isolated reports of DOCSIS 3.1 uplink services suggest VM O2 is readying for wider launch in near future.
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PremiumTelefónica España wants 26GHz auction put on hold
Joins with other MNOs in calling for auction to be delayed until 2023 or 2024.
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PeopleBT brings in Bode for Austria and Germany leadership
Former Vodafone Germany executive Dorit Bode appointed General Manager for Austria and Germany.
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M&AOpen Fiber–Telecom Italia merger “welcome”, says Colao
Italy’s Innovation Minister open to deal as long as “competition is maintained”.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone NZ continues disentanglement from Vodafone
Former Vodafone outpost completes three-year programme to upgrade and migrate multiple IT systems away from ex-parent.
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PeopleNew boss for BT’s digital buying ecosystem
Diarmuid O’Donoghue fills gap left by Adam Brown at helm of BT’s purchasing efficiency-focused Digital Procurement Garage initiative.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDT partner everphone secures €32m in funding
Series-C extension completion sees Berlin-based everphone target international expansion.
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PeopleBT’s Balestiero to lead YouView into 'all-IP era’
BT-backed TV joint venture names Riccardo Balestiero Chief Executive.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 introduces mobile swap scheme
New device swap scheme for mobile customers; apprenticeship schemes added in quest for digital talent.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: operator leases out Málaga property for €12m
Telefónica continues real estate rationalisation programme.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Metaverse push continues with Gamium investment
Telefónica continues metaverse push; Wayra Hispam warns of economic impacts on investments.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: network technology donated to Ukraine to support infrastructure
Operator gifts network kit to Ukraine.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: CX in the spotlight with Group wide digital hub
CX transformation projects lead to related appointments.
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Products & ServicesVodafone set to bring CPI+ pricing strategy to Spain
Spanish media reports indicate Vodafone tariffs will be linked to Consumer Price Index from January 2023.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom takes 5G to Tanzania
First 5G network goes live in Vodacom’s second-largest market.
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OperationsBT pledges multimillion-pound Sheffield hub investment
Group lines up Sheffield offices for investment under the Better Workplace rationalisation programme.
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PremiumElsewhere in Brazil: Vivo puts Oi radio base stations on market
Vivo satisfies Oi acquisition requirement by putting radio base stations on market.