All articles by Neal Doran – Page 10
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Network & InfrastructureVi and peers wary of India plans for satellite communications
Mobile operators wary of new satellite players launching services unencumbered by costs and restrictions experienced by traditional players.
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PremiumBT FY22–23: BT buys time with merger as B2B troubles linger
Global and Enterprise go out with a whimper, as Jansen stresses merger cost savings will provide breathing space for BT to refocus in the B2B sector.
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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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PremiumEssam hails UK wireless strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
Vodafone supporting government’s attempt to inject urgency into UK 5G development to unlock economic benefits, with 5G SA expected to reach all by 2030.
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PremiumVi cash crisis piles pressure on tower partners, investors
Indus Towers seeing some success in debt recovery from Vodafone‑backed operator, but more work to be done.
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Network & InfrastructureBT’s Watson urges “scared” telcos to embrace innovation, but efficiently
Solving the conundrum of driving innovation while managing energy efficiency will demand operators get a grip on legacy technology says BT networks chief, speaking at DSP Leaders event.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s Petty calls for telcos to get “sexy” to pull more engineers
Vodafone CDIO, speaking at DSP Leaders event, is calling for cultural change that will accept engineers being rewarded in a manner rivalling traditional telco leadership and on a par with hyperscalers.
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Financial & PerformanceBT FY22–23: tough talk on jobs hides slow progress and postponed ambitions
Group CEO Philip Jansen sets sights on end-of-decade transformation as BT gets lean, builds on network strengths.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone FY22–23: Della Valle to bring Group “back to basics” with business-first approach
New CEO wants Group turnaround to build on existing strengths in B2B while fixing customer experience declines.
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Premiume& deepens Vodafone ties, adds CEO to board
Vodafone has entered a “strategic relationship” with its largest shareholder.
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PremiumINWIT untroubled by Voda-Iliad rumours as new opportunities open up
Prospect of market consolidation seen as more good news than bad for Vantage Towers’ Italian JV.
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PremiumVodafone and Sumitomo get closer with Economy of Things venture
New IoT-driven venture will combine the Japanese conglomerate’s investment with the operator’s Digital Asset Broker platform to develop services for the automotive industry.
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PremiumOfcom ponders neutral host spectrum as UK gov pushes for faster progress
Ofcom’s spectrum policy director says that doing more to enable neutral host network providers to leverage their own spectrum is “on the radar”.
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People“We can do better” declares Della Valle as Vodafone CEO coronation confirmed
Group CFO’s appetite for transformation highlighted as key element of decision to stick with an internal appointment. TelcoTitans tipped this first, months ago.
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PremiumCityFibre: Openreach strategy puts UK foreign investment at risk
CityFibre execs in Manchester and Madrid warn Ofcom that Openreach’s Equinox 2 pricing model jeopardises success story of foreign direct investment in UK infra.
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PremiumAllera calls for greater corporate responsibility on “terrifying” AI
BT Consumer chief urges companies to take responsibility for outcomes as new generations of AI technology pose the risk of delivering harmful societal consequences as well as benefits.
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PeopleDunne joins Patterson on Glow board as fintech targets telco
Former O2 chief adds another advisory post to his portfolio as emerging FinTech Glow sets its sights on telco-led expansion.
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PremiumSuppliers under scrutiny as Telefónica raises ESG game
9% of Telefonica’s suppliers deemed to be addressing risky issues that could affect the operator’s reputation and sustainability goals.
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PremiumMore deals mooted as Telefónica Tech seeks growth
Tech’s IoT & Big Data chief indicates his unit may buy to bring in new growth opportunities, citing success of earlier acquisition Geprom.
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PremiumTelefónica FY22 Guidance: keeping a lid on expectations
Management displays cautious outlook for FY23