More Recent Insight – Page 162
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT aims to support the digitally excluded
BT aims to support the digitally excluded as target regions set for Digital Voice switch announced.
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PeoplewatchWolfgang Metze returns to Deutsche Telekom
Wolfgang Metze set to re-join old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group. Replaces André Almeida, who takes new position at DT’s investment-focused, centrally based Group Development unit. Metze seen as rising star and has been billed as potential future CEO of Telekom Deutschland.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s IoT momentum slows despite glut of new partnerships
Series of recent tie-ups show promise, but connections growth hits first single-digit slow-down for the home-grown, now revenue-unicorn IoT business.
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Network & InfraTelefónica España beats rivals in IPv6 rollout
Telefónica España becomes first Spanish operator to deploy IPv6 tech across its entire mobile network.
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: TMUS rumoured to be considering adding Samsung to vendor line up
TMUS rumoured to be considering adding Samsung to vendor line-up.
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Strategy & ChangeMaintaining innovation while improving sustainability in the telco industry
Joe Baguley, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at VMware, explores how rapid innovation in telecoms is fuelling energy overconsumption, and the steps that the industry can take to tackle the issue. Telco industry has become one of the largest consumers of energy, accounting for 4% of all global usage. This ...
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PremiumBT FY22–23: next-gen expectations are high but Consumer treads water
BT heralds decent operational performance despite competitive market.
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Network & InfraDT’s fibre progress marred by overbuild complaints, cabling jungle
Group FTTP network now passes almost six million premises. Rivals maintain criticism of overbuild tactics. Trenching techniques adding to Germany’s subterranean cabling jungle.
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PeoplewatchVantage selects permanent Badrinath successor
Christian Hillabrant set to become permanent CEO at German TowerCo, with appointment expected to become effective in around two months.
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PremiumWatson welcomes UK strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
BT’s Chief Networks & Security Officer hails DSIT wireless goals, but practical support will be needed to make 5G innovation an operational and commercial reality.
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M&AInfratil placed to take full control of One NZ
New Zealand-based infra investor acquires 49.95% stake from Brookfield, taking its holding to 99%.
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PeoplewatchSatCo people moves: Inmarsat team begins shift to Viasat
Guru Gowrappan appointed President of Viasat, while numerous fresh faces arrive following Inmarsat acquisition.
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Network & InfraOpenreach exploring public charging infra as EV challenges remain
Clive Selley says EV chargers may fit next to Openreach’s 90,000 VDSL cabinets.
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PremiumBT wins multimillion pound Scottish networking deal
Telemedicine and digital divide targets under BT’s management of the Scottish Wide Area Network.
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Network & InfraUK gov commits to bolstering rural connectivity
Unleashing Rural Opportunity programme includes £7m fund to “test out new ways” of bringing together satellite, wireless and fixed line connectivity.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Spend: investment increases, efficiencies found
Sports JV helps bring costs down as Group transformation programmes seeks out more savings.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Guidance: sit tight for another few years
Jansen asks investors for patience as slow turnaround expected to bear fruit in coming FYs.
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PremiumBT FY22-23 Headlines: good, bad, and plenty in between
Group relies on pro forma figures to find positives.
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PremiumBT FY22–23: some done, much more to do as BT looks to the future
BT’s year ends with a positive Q4 but leaves some targets missed.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom CEO ratchets up pressure on Orbán over tax
Höttges doubles down on calls for more beneficial tax policy. Group CEO highlights Magyar Telekom’s strategic Group role, as well as commitment to digitalisation targets. Hungary under increasing fiscal and regulatory scrutiny.