All Network & Infrastructure articles – Page 91
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Public AffairsUkrainian networks restored as Vodafone redoubles war efforts
Chernihiv and Kyiv networks back online as Vodafone Ukraine engineers continue work to ensure communications for citizens. Relief effort supported by Vodafone customer donations.
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Network & InfraVodafone fibre JV rumours resurface in Germany
UK-headquartered Group reportedly talking to investors. Maximum investment said to be capped at €10bn. Off-balance sheet option wheeled out again.
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Network & Infra“A serious tragedy”: Vodacom begins repairs following SA floods
KwaZulu-Natal flooding declared an emergency with more than 300 dead. Vodacom cites ‘social contract’ in ZAR 3m relief donation. Operators begin network restoration, with power outages a core issue after backup batteries washed out.
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PeoplewatchVictus Networks names new CEO
Ericsson’s Antonios Chondros takes the helm at Vodafone Greece’s network sharing joint venture with WIND Hellas. Chondros replaces Dionysis Grigoratos, who departed in February to join New SIA Greece.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport close to UFC renewal
BT close to winning fight for UFC broadcasting.
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PremiumEE to use spectrum aggregation for 5G network rollout
Operator taps Qualcomm for ‘Europe’s first’ aggregated spectrum 5G network. Set to roll out in major cities within a year, but take-up of compatible devices remains low.
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PremiumEE’s underground 4G service gets permanent status
Jubilee Line pilot is turned into fully fledged service. BAI hails completion of first ‘major delivery milestone’ for neutral host mobile network.
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PremiumBT seeks cloud security to enable native infrastructure
Chief Architect Neil McRae positions security at the fore of cloud-native transformation. Calls on vendors to finally ditch legacy attitudes to security, and the days of “stupid passwords”.
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Network & InfraDT committed to high-flying partner despite write-down
HAPS specialist Stratospheric Platforms remains loss making, but DT stays on board. Pilot in Saudi Arabia beamed a 5G signal from a mast 45,000ft in the air.
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Network & InfraFibre in Water trials set to boost remote 5G rollout
Tests of fibre broadband technology within water mains infrastructure will examine potential for using water pipes to bring Gigabit connectivity to remote areas. 5G masts to be linked to 17km stretch of network as part of £3.2m project. New industrial use-cases for connectivity intended to minimise water leaks and ...
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Network & InfraLiberty CTO sees VM O2 fibre cost advantage
Rodriguez bullish on a cost-effective transition to fibre in the UK market, confounding the consensus view. However, other Liberty ventures may see a longer and more costly migration. Liberty embracing an all-IP environment as a chance to make the most of network capacity while delivering bundled offerings. Perils of ...
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Public AffairsBT leads social tariff calls, hikes mobile prices
Cost of living crisis puts BT’s (and rivals’) mobile price increases in perspective, despite Group calls for more social tariffs. BT’s Home Essentials one of several on offer, but more to be done to support vulnerable customers. Time for rivals to pull their weight, says BT’s policy director. Mobile ...
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PremiumNokia flags 5G network deal
Nokia increases share of the Polish NatCo’s network to 50%. T-Mobile Poland to use DSS as it awaits 3.5GHz frequencies.
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PremiumNetWorkS! highlights border upgrade for refugees
NetWorkS! upgrades base stations to handle increased traffic from refugees. T-Mobile Poland–Orange Poland JV optimises “several hundred” stations near Polish–Ukrainian border. DT offering free SIM cards, international calls, and data to Ukrainian residents.
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PeoplewatchVodafone Germany names new Networks lead
Richter moves from Group to lead German Networks function, with Weissbrich heading to Commercial Operations. Interim CNO Suceveanu exits for Liberty Global. Permanent spots for Baumann and Weissbrich still pending following shakeup.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: more 4G sites for ‘grey spots’
Grey area initiative getting active; focus turning onto suppliers in environmental push.
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PremiumT-Mobile finds new Czech mate
Rival operators partner for fibre network expansion project, set to add one million premises to national infrastructure.
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PremiumO2 reaches five figures on 5G antennas
Antenna simplification has helped speed up pace of installation. More than half of installs use C-Band. OB makes familiar sideswipes at 5G coverage strategies reliant on DSS. Commercial 5G SA launch slated for end-2022, early-2023.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: grey spots gone?
Coverage boost claimed; TDE expands fibre footprint with regional deals.
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PremiumVivo calls on old friends for “5G-ready” IP transport
Selects Cisco, NEC to build “converged” transport network supporting fixed and wireless traffic. Network slicing capabilities to be part of unified architecture, using segment routing IPv6. Deployment timeframe unclear, but operator under regulatory orders to launch standalone 5G in main cities by August 2022.