All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 3
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Innovation (R&D)BT activates standalone 5G at Adastral Park
BT’s EU-funded 5G research facility upgraded using ‘proof of concept’ hardware from Samsung Networks.
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Network & Infrastructure
Government offers 700MHz sweeteners ahead of auction
Tick in the box for Vodafone as it continues to struggle to secure concessions from European regulators.
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Network & Infrastructure
Mixed Huawei 5G RAN messages remain in Europe
Vodafone Italy reportedly gets conditional approval to use Huawei 5G RAN equipment. Huawei’s position in Germany looks more vulnerable after IT Security 2.0 Bill becomes law.
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Innovation (R&D)
Vodafone steers Sony 5G test drives
Vodafone Germany is providing the 5G network for Sony’s connected‑car trials. “ Database on wheels ” the ambition, with constant communication required over stable, high‑speed network.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Unitymedia nearly integrated
German Unitymedia integration near completion; VfUK continues to target SME market with cybersecurity and data packages.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vivo assembles partners for 5G core
Brazilian operating business appears to be pinning down vendors for its 5G standalone network, although Huawei’s role in the country remains unclear.
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M&A
BT’s uninvited new co-pilot: what’s Drahi’s mission?
Altice buys minority stake but claims no intention of full-fledged takeover. Seeks to support BT’s strategic fibre, for which Drahi has genuine zeal. BTwatch explores industrial logic and financial machinations behind move.
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Enterprise (B2B)
DT’s Antje Williams puts three year timeline on enterprise 5G
Enterprises initially focusing on private networks but they want to test all types of features. ‘Fear of missing out’ cited as a key driver of digitisation and 5G.
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Network & Infrastructure
DT drives mobility data space in Germany
T-Systems and DT IoT get mobility industry cloud on the road. Government-backed project unlocks data for safer, greener transportation. Data Intelligence Hub supports industry cloud initiatives. DT’s data sharing projects span automotive, logistics, and mobility sectors.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT puzzles over end‑to‑end quantum security
Optical expert optimistic about upcoming commercial availability of QKD and “ global ” satellite distribution of crypto keys. How to protect the terrestrial “ bit in the middle ” against quantum‑computing hacks still uncertain. Due diligence needed on Arqit’s QuantumCloud . Lord confident UK can tap ...
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica flags fixed access evolution with Open Broadband project
Operator aims to change the fixed access ‘paradigm’, with a new open ecosystem and architecture. Group “ going further ” on disaggregation. Brazil targeted first for deployment.
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M&A
Telxius completes European tower sale
Telefónica handed regulatory go‑ahead for tower divestment, with German and Spanish sites handed to American Tower. Latin American portion to follow next year, pending approval. Submarine cables also up for grabs, with first bids reportedly received.
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Network & Infrastructure
Internet Para Todos hits two million milestone
More than two million people now connected to ‘high-speed’ internet connectivity in Peru. 2020 target of reaching 13,000 rural communities pushed back a year. Network laying groundwork for the provision of new e-learning tech for Peruvian schoolchildren.
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Suppliers & SCM
Nokia supplies “final piece” in Spain’s IP Fusión jigsaw
Telefónica España apparently on home straight to complete “ end‑to‑end ” IP network transformation. Latest Nokia kit deployment aimed at extending 5G, FTTH coverage to rural and remote areas.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica Empresas heads south in FON win
SUBTEL awards Telefónica’s enterprise unit the South macrozone in state‑subsidised fibre project to narrow digital divide.
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Suppliers & SCM
Movistar selects Nokia for 5G in Chile
Telefónica Chile gets on with 5G rollout amid uncertainty about its future within the Group.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 Germany updates on turbo‑charged 5G
Doubles the number of cities with 5G to around 60 in space of six weeks. Launches standalone 5G core in Munich; nationwide deployment slated for summer 2021. 5G carrier aggregation sees lift-off in Munich.
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Network & Infrastructure
Openreach doubles rural fibre targets
Infrastructure business targets six million premises passed with full-fibre by 2025, aided by recruitment drive and enhanced investment. 4.8 million total premises passed so far, but no word on rural progress. Collaboration with government and fellow builders key to hitting goals.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 data centres cool off with fresh air
Data centre upgrade reduces carbon emissions. New fresh air cooling equipment, paired with software from EkkoSense, used to keep data centres cool. “Radical” system supports O2’s pursuit of net-zero emissions by 2025.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Movistar Ecuador and CNT agree network-sharing deal
Shared network to expand 4G coverage for “ Digital Ecuador ” ambitions. Deal backs “ asset‑light ” approach to development of Hispanoamérica operations.
