All Network & Infrastructure articles
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EventsDSP Leaders: Orange’s Vamparys joins cloud-native dots
Collaboration and open source key to help eliminate scourge of fragmentation.
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Innovation (R&D)
DSP Leaders: 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.
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Network & Infrastructure
The Backfill: Ares injects toob with up to £300m to fund fibre build
Ares Management provides debt financing to toob as it continues expansion of its UK full-fibre network.
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Strategy & Change
DSP Leaders: InfraCos dig automation as opex pressures build
Operational efficiency is a must for capex-intensive rollouts, say operators. Greenfield InfraCo ConnectiviTree bakes in automation from scratch. BAI Communications takes software engineering to London Underground.
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Enterprise (B2B)
T-Mobile US CEO trumpets enterprise, rural gains
Mike Sievert outlines “methodological approach” to building share in underpenetrated areas. Highlights Verizon’s role as “great benchmark” to mark enterprise progress.
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People
Latest infra investor people moves: Patrizia switches up C-suite
Patrizia designates Asoka Wöhrmann as CEO, while Slava Shafir takes up COO mantle.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Ireland continues investment in network evolution
Vodafone set to invest €500m in its network modernisation programme across the next five years.
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Public Affairs
Openreach earns Equinox approval despite altnet fallout
Equinox 2 wholesale pricing package gets green-lit by Ofcom after months of deliberation and consultation.
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Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: Phoenix Tower explores new avenues for growth, still open to M&A
As tower deals cool off in Europe, comparative upstart Phoenix Tower International looks to operational efficiency and adjacent growth areas. Scott Lewis, VP Next Generation Solutions at PTI, flags difficulties with DAS, and says it’s “early days” for mobile private networks. Warns off engagement with enterprise IT as neither ...
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People
American Tower appoints new CEO in Germany
Martin Bouchard takes up mantle as CEO at American Tower Germany, moving from C-suite position at Deutsche Funkturm.
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Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: Vantage eyes in-building DAS for adjacent growth
Vantage Towers looks to continue expansion into adjacent markets, with CEO Vivek Badrinath naming DAS as a strong candidate for growth.
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Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: TOTEM CEO outlines need for change to meet “endless” capacity demand
Nicolas Roy says industry needs to do its own homework and implement digital processes. “Tight link” between TowerCos and MNOs underpinned by offer of more specific site solutions.
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Network & Infrastructure
“Disastrous” load shedding threatens to constrict Vodacom network ambitions
Vodacom management laments load shedding policy as investment reallocated to fund backup energy solutions.
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Network & Infrastructure
The Backfill: Macquarie snaps up majority stake in CloudExtel
Macquarie Capital secures majority stake in Indian network-as-a-service business CloudExtel.
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People
Latest digital infra people moves: BAI tweaks leadership ahead of rebrand
BAI Communications appoints Christos Karmis as CEO of US business, with several other changes prior to Boldyn Networks rebrand in June 2023.
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone FY22–23: Germany braces for impact as housing association TV contracts come up for grabs
Operator could lose significant chunk of 8.5 million TV customer base within housing associations, which generates around €800m in revenue.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telekom Deutschland revs up motorway mobile coverage
German NatCo teams up with Autobahn GmbH to accelerate network expansion.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom seeks pan-African play for emerging fibre biz
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub is looking to build the Group’s fibre assets beyond South Africa once CIVH deal is closed.
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Strategy & Change
DT’s Höttges dares to hope for housing association breakthrough
DT CEO “more optimistic” now that cableco ‘rental privilege’ will be abolished from July 2024. Boost expected for TV services, with Euro 2024 TV rights an added attraction.
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Network & Infrastructure
The Backfill: InfraVia fuels energy transition with new metals fund
InfraVia Capital Partners launches Critical Metals Fund to support transition to renewable energy sources.
