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  • Dutch exit done; Abildgaard welcomes new owners
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    Dutch exit done; Abildgaard welcomes new owners

    2022-04-01T14:09:00Z

    Abildgaard takes apparent swipe at Deutsche Telekom following long-awaited sale to WP/AP Telecom Holdings consortium. CEO champions ambitious aim to turn Dutch operator into country’s largest fibre service provider within five years. CEO makes undisclosed investment in new-look company. DT expected to have net about €3.8bn from sale, with ...

  • No further delays in Sprint 3G shutdown, insists TMUS
    Network & Infrastructure

    No further delays in Sprint 3G shutdown, insists TMUS

    2022-03-31T15:07:00Z

    Following a three-month delay, reports had suggested the process could yet suffer further setbacks. Shutdown began 31 March and will be completed by the end of May. TMUS’ own network to follow suit on 1 July.

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    Network & Infrastructure

    T-Mobile US plugs ‘5G-as-a-platform’

    2022-03-24T15:26:00Z

    5G Forward package of initiatives aimed at helping developers of all sizes gain access and experiment on operator’s network. Unveils brand new 24,000-square foot Tech Experience 5G Hub facility. New strategic partnerships with Disney and Red Bull to develop “new 5G-powered experiences”.

  • TMUS renews Netcracker partnership
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    TMUS renews Netcracker partnership

    2022-03-20T16:14:00Z

    Digital transformation solution provider will continue to provide BSS and managed services for TMUS’s wholesale business. TMNL reaches similar agreement to continue longstanding partnership with the NEC subsidiary.

  • Elsewhere in T-Mobile US: “long‑term” agreement struck with Nexamp
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    Elsewhere in T-Mobile US: “long-term” agreement struck with Nexamp

    2022-03-20T16:14:00Z

    C-V2X activity; dealers sue over Sprint merger; TMUS sees Cox MVNO case setback.

  • Execs upbeat about fixed wireless headway
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    Execs upbeat about fixed wireless headway

    2022-03-20T16:13:00Z

    5G Home Internet sails past half-million subs target for end-2021. Some 40% are new TMUS customers, the majority of which come from cable operators. Sievert talks gleefully of “cable switchers” in urban and suburban areas.

  • Q4 FY21: New T‑Mobile mega-project remains on track
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    DT Q4 FY21: New T-Mobile US mega-project remains on track

    2022-03-19T16:13:00Z

    Momentum maintained on customer growth, despite rivals’ efforts to exploit post-Sprint vulnerabilities. NatCo claims to be through worst of post-Sprint churn phase. Synergy extraction programme said to be ahead of plan. DT executives remain delighted with development of American powerhouse and have options regarding plan to regain majority share. ...

  • TMUS lends AT&T a helping 3G hand (until July)
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    TMUS lends AT&T a helping 3G hand (until July)

    2022-03-19T16:13:00Z

    Under pressure from the Alarm Industry Communications Committee, AT&T signs 3G roaming deal with TMUS. AICC says it is ‘too little, too late’ and that “millions of Americans” will be left without emergency home alarms. TMUS to shutter 3G network on 1 July 2022.

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    DT partner SoftBank hit by perfect storm

    2022-03-17T15:33:00Z

    Investors raise concerns over ‘money-losing startups’ that litter SoftBank’s portfolio. Vision Fund II, DT’s partner in at least three investments, remains a priority.

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    Operations

    DT outlines ‘digital experts’ upskill target

    2022-03-16T10:08:00Z

    2021 Annual Report sets 17% digital workforce target within three years. Places emphasis on in-house digital upskilling; recruiting outside digital talent seen as “challenging”. Overall FTE headcount drops 4% year-on-year, but Group still manages to hire more than 8,000 employees outside the USA with focus on IT and technical ...

  • Q4 FY21: Leadership of Europe? Done that, got the T‑shirt
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    DT Q4 FY21: Leadership of Europe? Done that, got the T-shirt

    2022-03-15T16:08:00Z

    Another strong year of growth for Group, led by USA. As Sprint integration progresses, DT targets €10bn in free cash flow for current year. Unfortunate clash with Ukraine invasion dulls shareholder reaction. Executives stress openness and flexibility when it comes to a big TowerCo deal, but want full recognition ...

  • Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum
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    DT Q4 FY21 Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum

    2022-03-15T16:08:00Z

    Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum Source: Aaron Burden / Unsplash The Group’s FY21 results again drove home the dramatically increased scale and power of DT’s Transatlantic platform, following the Sprint takeover. DT ended the FY strongly, recording a 4.7%-rise in net revenue, to €28.9bn, ...

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    Products & Services

    FamilyMode relaunch now in T-Mobile’s hands

    2022-03-15T15:56:00Z

    TMUS partner Smith Micro completes its work on the new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. TMUS launch on SafePath 7 provides vendor with ‘migration blueprint’ for rival operators.

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    Deutsche Telekom people moves: cloud changes at T-Systems

    2022-03-14T14:48:00Z

    T-Systems’ Cloud Services department makes changes across accounts, with movements in Automotive and Public Transport verticals. Krämer replaces Fleutiaux in senior T-Sys spot. Google Cloud partnership gets new frontman in Queck. TMUS integrates rideshare acquisition Octopus Interactive. Wide-reaching leadership team rework at TMUS heightens focus on enterprise and targets ...

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    Operations

    T-Mobile US reshuffles executive team

    2022-03-04T10:26:00Z

    Mike Katz assumes resurrected CMO role to lead beefed-up Marketing function. Jon Freier to head operator’s customer care operations, replacing Callie Field, who takes on leadership role at T-Mobile for Business.

  • Elsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: Cyta's bold 5G claims
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    Elsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: Cyta’s bold 5G claims

    2022-03-02T12:33:00Z

    Cyta claims Cyprus will be first to reach 100% 5G population coverage in EU; Rogers’ Q4 FY21 profits down 10% on last year; Vodafone Qatar builds submarine cable station to extend Vodafone Group-backed 2Africa subsea cable.

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    Products & Services

    1NCE, Cisco on board as DT and T-Mobile meld IoT platforms

    2022-03-02T09:20:00Z

    DT and T-Mobile US harmonising IoT management platforms as operators come together on transatlantic IoT play. 1NCE and Cisco among chosen enablers. Group’s stake in startup increases after 2021 funding round.

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    Financial & Performance

    DT’s FY21 report: events intervene but an empowered Höttges talks tough on towers

    2022-02-25T14:07:00Z

    Another strong year of growth for Group, led by USA. Unfortunate clash with Ukraine invasion dulls shareholder reaction. Executives stress openness and flexibility when it comes to a big TowerCo deal, but want full recognition of DT assets’ worth. Muddiness on future of BT holding. Inflationary pressures said to ...

  • T-Mobile US wheels in Amdocs for data management
    Partnerships & Alliances

    T-Mobile US wheels in Amdocs for data management

    2022-02-25T08:54:00Z

    Amdocs CEO flags “multi-year” deal on DataONE, the vendor’s cloud-based data management system. Closer BSS integration following Sprint merger, and gaining actionable insights from customer behaviour, appear key goals. DataONE contract follows last year’s adoption of amdocsONE to provide “next-generation” comms and media services.

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    Enterprise (B2B)

    T-Mobile expands beyond US, goes transatlantic on IoT

    2022-02-21T15:35:00Z

    DT and American NatCo pick a safe, greenfield side-line of cross-border IoT as first target for international B2B collaboration plan they flagged in 2021. Move comes with T-Mobile quietly beginning to look beyond USA for opportunities, raising strategic questions for DT and its own international B2B interests.