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Network & InfrastructureT-Systems launches second Open Telekom Cloud region in Amsterdam
Collaboration with NorthC enables T‑Systems to expand the capacity of Open Telekom Cloud.
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Cornerstone to pilot City of London 5G upgrade
“ City-wide ” open access network being explored. Joint venture’s 2017 contract now appears to include 5G. Deployment will depend on the outcome of trials.
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Ethiopia comms tender setback: gov stresses ‘quality not quantity’
Safaricom- and MTN-led groupings — the only two bidders for new licences — talked up as having scale and “ quality ” to make impact. Investor hesitancy seen as partly down to fears of incumbent’s political heft, added to macro uncertainty. Ethio Telecom part-sale could have diverted ...
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BT warns “Quantum Apocalypse” might happen in 2024
Optical research expert says quantum computers could crack current public-key cryptosystems within a few years. Ubiquitous fibre connectivity particularly vulnerable to attack. BT sees QKD — “ fighting quantum with quantum ” — as key in safeguarding national critical infrastructure.
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Openreach offers a hand in all‑IP migration
InfraCo launches Call Waiting List as part of analogue shutdown educational campaign. Customers encouraged to sign up for guidance and advice on digital migration, in bid to hang up analogue lines by the end of 2025.
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EE spins up spectrum to further 5G ambitions
New licences put to use minutes after being issued, in partnership with Nokia. BT pays an additional £23m after initial low‑ball auction, but Group still bagged “ an excellent price ”, says Consumer CEO Marc Allera. EE open to future spectrum trades as O2 and Vodafone sign ...
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DT highlights further mmWave tests with Ericsson
Group moves from E‑Band to W‑Band in ongoing 5G mmWave backhaul trials.
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T-Systems harnesses 5G, AI, and edge for campus networks
Campus networks in focus at Hannover Messe event. T‑Systems develops edge offerings with AWS. AI‑managed service and industrial IoT apps added to campus portfolio.
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O2 to expand small cell footprint beyond London
Long-running project in capital seen as having progressed to point where template can be expanded to other UK cities. Move sets up contest between O2’s site and tech enablers.
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Double‑take as Telefónica forms Malaysian security tie‑up no.2
Deal with TM ONE, Telekom Malaysia’s business-to-business unit, follows shortly after tie‑up with rival Axiata. Telefónica Tech driving Group operator outreach programme with security at tip of spear.
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Vivo deploys private 5G at São Paulo uni campus
Brazilian OB inspects young entrepreneurial talent via open innovation engagement with FEI uni. Students tap into potential of 5G in Industry 4.0 environments. Hardware provided by long-standing partner Ericsson.
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BT completes EE Digital Platform Services migration
Multiple EE services now based in Kubernetes ‑powered environment. New system “ more flexible and ultimately cheaper ”.
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Swisscom signals interest in Germany’s campus network programme
Swiss operator flags emerging demand from multinational clients for private 5G networks at facilities in Germany and elsewhere. New tie-ups may be necessary. Deutsche Telekom says the Swiss telco is welcome to contact it at any time.
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T-Mobile Netherlands bulks up on fibre via new KKR venture
Dutch NatCo builds on Primevest investments as first anchor tenant of Open Dutch Fiber . New fibre venture taps former CEO and CCO of Vodafone Germany partner Deutsche Glasfaser. Move raises further questions over Group plans for its Dutch business.
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Telefónica España plans 400Gbps IP Fusión upgrade
Pilots with Huawei and Nokia reveal optical transport capacity potential. 400Gbps rollout to start this year in Spain. Huawei technology achieves 600Gbps and 800Gbps in optical mesh tests.
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Spain ties up 3.5GHz loose ends
Telefónica, Orange each acquire 10MHz concession for €21m reserve price. After elongated allocation process stretching over five years, Telefónica ends up with 100MHz of 5G‑friendly 3.5GHz spectrum, second only to Orange (110MHz). Timelines fuzzy for auction of 700MHz and 26GHz frequencies, two other bands long identified by ...
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O2 UK secures more 5G spectrum
Ofcom raises a total of £1.4bn in principal auction stage — several hundred million pounds less than expectations. Regulator has now opened the first phase of negotiation period that should enable operators to build contiguous blocks in the 3.4GHz–3.8GHz band. Lower spend on licences (so far) should ...
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Vi keeps tight rein on spectrum spending
As expected, Indian JV is by far the lowest spender in India’s recent multi‑band spectrum auction. All three operators shun 5G‑friendly 700MHz spectrum because of high reserve price.
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Vodafone launches Ireland’s first private 5G network
State-funded research group ties with VfIr to explore potential of emerging technologies on behalf of Irish manufacturing sector. Like other Vodafone deployments, 5G install uses hardware from Ericsson.
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Safaricom partners Huawei, Nokia for 5G trials
Kenyan operator becomes the first East African telco to launch commercial 5G services in a limited rollout. Huawei and Nokia named technology partners, with local communications authority giving full backing to the China vendor’s security credentials.
