All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 27
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange adds Telesat to its growing LEO portfolio
French operator’s latest satellite alliance sees it expand wholesale connectivity portfolio, while providing ground connectivity for the Canadian SatCo.
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Network & InfraVM O2 takes aim at mobile network ‘pain points’ with £700m spend plan
UK operator expects to spend £700m this year to alleviate network “pain points” for customers and improve mobile service experience.
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Network & InfraOrange preps major data centre expansion project
Group looks to scale its existing asset base while opening up its infrastructure for third-party usage, with former TOTEM CEO Nicolas Roy becoming architect of new data centre strategy.
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Content & TVBT’s MAUD to target content super peaks as it scales up
Next-gen IP transmission tech delivers positive results in first live tests, teeing up trials of personalised ads for live and on-demand content.
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Network & InfraOrange outlines roadmap for scaling 5G standalone
While Orange remains focused on Europe for 5G SA network investment, the operator veers into vendor territory with the launch of a 5G core network as a service offer to help other operators get on board.
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Suppliers & SCMEE, IBM assemble ecosystem to rescue UK’s emergency services network
BAPCO Annual Event: Emergency Services Network contract holders EE and IBM build out programme supply chain, with calibre of partners adding confidence in the Home Office that ESN will deliver.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Weekly: Netomnia goes mobile; ESN mobilises; Freedom Fibre walks
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including altnet strategies on uptake acceleration; Project Gigabit and SRN updates; altnet and data centre investment plans; people moves, and plenty more…
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Network & InfraFreedom Fibre becomes latest UK altnet to terminate Project Gigabit contract
Operator cancels £43m subsidy deal, the fourth contract to be terminated.
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InnovationBT further sharpens networks focus with innovation strategy shift
MWC 2025: BT Business director Hena Jalil outlines shift in innovation approach to align with broader shift to focus on connectivity rather than non-core verticals. Group continues to build AI expertise in search of new network features and products.
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Network & InfraOrange enlists AI for rapid response on fibre faults
MWC25: French group’s Chief Technology Officer Laurent Leboucher says AI-equipped tech is already have an impact on cost of operating wireline and wireless infra.
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Network & InfraDT to debut direct-to-device service this year
Group plans release of D2D offering in Europe after expanding satellite comms relationship with US provider Skylo Technologies.
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Network & InfraGermany’s O2 expands cloud push with first C-RAN site
Operating business bolsters cloud-based network ambitions with longstanding partners, bringing first C-RAN site online and continuing shift of critical network functions into the cloud…
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange, Eutelsat widen satellite services partnership
European pair to combine for Middle East and African satellite services, filling rural gaps and bolstering terrestrial infra.
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Network & InfraBelgian fibre: Orange and Proximus confirm tie-up talks
Telco pair acknowledge ongoing discussions over a mutual fibre buildout arrangement covering less urban areas of Belgium’s Walloon Region.
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Network & InfraINWIT bags €350m from EU to build out wireless infra estate
European Investment Bank gives Italy’s largest TowerCo a second funding boost for 5G and FWA rollout, with goal of improving coverage in rural regions and areas with heavy data usage. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTPG enters ‘new phase’ as CEO actions strategic reset
Australian operator’s network sharing deal with Optus gives management optimism for FY25, as previous FY’s work lays a foundation for mobile market share growth.
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Network & InfraVivo eyes windfall by ditching copper assets
Brazilian telco seeks a commercial, operational, and financial win by extracting and selling its legacy copper network.
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Financial & PerformanceCellnex ‘assessing’ further asset slim-down
European tower giant undertaking in-country review of portfolio to pick out further opportunities to rationalise. Selective strategic acquisitions remain on cards, once Irish sale completes …
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Network & InfraDT’s wireless infra masterplan progresses in Greece
Greek incumbent OTE flags board approval for creation of new TowerCo, following review.
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Strategy & ChangeUK FibreCo Netomnia mobile bolt-on to drive take-up
Top-three fibre challenger targeting inertial BT/EE customer base with segment-first addition of mobile bolt-on. Maverick CEO Jeremy Chelot seeking to break through customer acquisition ceiling, drive up ARPU and retention, chase down Openreach…