All Political articles – Page 9

  • btw333-tt-wales-5g
    Network & Infrastructure

    From castles to classrooms: Wales tests rural 5G case

    2022-03-29T13:38:00Z

    Project explores 5G value for rural communities with focus on agriculture, education, tourism, and transportation. EE 5G network connects sites in Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire. 4G and 5G are considered key to closing rural broadband gaps in Wales, but policymakers can do more to encourage investment.

  • Vodafone UK backs DCMS innovation overhaul
    Premium

    Vodafone UK backs DCMS innovation overhaul

    2022-03-28T14:53:00Z

    UK Telecoms Innovation Network aims to build transparent, open hub for public and private R&D opportunities. Seeks to fix supply chain diversity issues in UK telecoms and export technology abroad. Interoperable network tech among priorities.

  • btw333-tt-uktin
    Innovation (R&D)

    DCMS launches ‘open’ R&D network to overhaul UK innovation

    2022-03-23T13:24:00Z

    UK Telecoms Innovation Network aims to build transparent, open hub for public and private R&D opportunities. Seeks to fix supply chain diversity issues in UK telecoms and export technology abroad. Interoperable network tech among the priorities.

  • vfw205-tt-mpesa
    Products & Services

    M-PESA not threatened by talk of central Kenyan e-money

    2022-03-16T14:08:00Z

    A central digital currency would not step on M-PESA toes, says MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, but cooperation key to finding efficiencies in a market dominated by Safaricom’s e-money offering. M-PESA at 15: 51 million users in seven markets; Kenyan strength; Super App prospects on the horizon, as is competition.

  • tfw162-tt-puyfontaine
    M&A

    Vivendi head sees Telefónica–Prisa “synergies” as acquisition rumours continue

    2022-03-15T14:35:00Z

    Arnaud de Puyfontaine wants strategy alignment with “common vision”. Local reports claim Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez “does not look favourably” on potential Vivendi involvement with Telefónica. Atresmedia also in the frame as part of convoluted acquisition scene in Spain.

  • GSOA: The 5G and broadband view from space
    Interview

    GSOA: The 5G and broadband view from space

    2022-03-14T15:47:00Z

    Aarti Holla-Maini, Secretary General of the Global Satellite Operators Association, shares priorities for satellite sector and the challenge of speaking as one voice for a diverse membership.

  • vfw205-tt-spacemobile
    Partnerships & Alliances

    SpaceMobile steps up commercialisation plans

    2022-03-10T15:05:00Z

    Confirmation of multi-launch agreement demonstrates building momentum for space-based cellular connectivity solution, despite earlier prototype delays. Satellite operators jostling for launch spots as Russian rockets are frozen out in response to Ukraine invasion. Partner and investor Vodafone set to offer seamless SpaceMobile integration, with Group CTO framing the technology ...

  • dtw112-tt-ludewig
    People

    T-Systems appoints new healthcare lead

    2022-03-10T13:37:00Z

    Gottfried Ludewig, German Ministry of Health alumnus, appointed to lead T-Systems Health Industry. Tasked with driving growth in one of T-Systems’ four primary verticals.

  • Tim Whitley Sept 2021
    Innovation (R&D)

    BT ‘leaning in’ on UK’s science superpower bid, says R&D chief Whitley

    2022-03-09T13:04:00Z

    Exec backs government’s research ambitions, with added emphasis on private sector adoption. BT, as a top-five UK R&D player, brings real-world experience blending academia and down-streaming outcomes. Pragmatism over future engagement with Horizon, EU’s politicised R&D programme.

  • vfw204-tt-mts-halts
    Partnerships & Alliances

    Vodafone halts partnership with Russia’s MTS

    2022-03-03T12:04:00Z

    14-year Partner Markets agreement suspended in response to Ukraine war and Russian sanctions.

  • tfw162-tt-telefonica-indra
    People

    Telefónica alumnus tapped for state’s expanded Indra interest

    2022-03-01T11:13:00Z

    Communications director Sergio Sánchez reportedly added to board at former Telefónica investment Indra Sistemas. News follows a 10% increase in the Spanish government’s shareholding in the company and adds to apparent power struggle in the boardroom.

  • vfw204-tt-ukraine-response
    Public Affairs

    Vodafone sends Instant Networks to Ukraine border

    2022-02-28T15:49:00Z

    Vodafone Foundation starts setting up portable base stations to support refugees in Hungary and donates humanitarian aid. OpCos offer free calls and texts to Ukraine and free roaming for customers remaining in Ukraine. Partner Markets span both sides of the conflict.

  • dtw112-tt-st-petersburg
    Strategy & Change

    DT prepared to scale back Russian hub amid crisis

    2022-02-24T11:19:00Z

    DT has thousands of employees in Russia. CEO indicates the Group could shift staff and operations away from St. Petersburg software development function, in response to Ukrainian crisis. Tasks could be shifted to other digital hubs in India or eastern Europe. Crisis brings centre’s expansion plans to an ...

  • dtw112-tt-ote
    Network & Infrastructure

    Höttges gives OTE personal vote of confidence

    2022-02-23T16:22:00Z

    Hails “growth prospects” of Greek operator on FTTP field visit to Athens. Says Greece is “very significant” to Deutsche Telekom.

  • dtw112-tt-funds-siezed
    Public Affairs

    Swiss court orders DT to seize $12.7m in assets

    2022-02-15T13:46:00Z

    Ruling says funds due to Airport Authority of India. Convoluted case sees Deutsche Telekom caught in the crossfire as a result of minority stake in Devas Multimedia. Long-running legal disputes date back 17 years.

  • dtw112-tt-inmarsat
    Public Affairs

    Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover hits political debris

    2022-02-14T16:31:00Z

    US satellite operator’s planned acquisition of UK rival (and Deutsche Telekom partner) prompts national security concerns as critical infrastructure given state protection. New foreign takeover law affords Whitehall power to intervene, which looks increasingly likely.

  • vfw204-tt-eu heavyweights
    Public Affairs

    EU operator heavyweights want media players to pay their way

    2022-02-14T15:25:00Z

    Top brass at Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone get shirty (again) over network investment “burden”. Sign off on open letter accusing video streaming, gaming, and social media groups of ‘piggybacking’ unfairly. Urgently call on European legislators to introduce rules for a “more proportionate” way of divvying up ...

  • dtw112-tt-fibre-vodafone-dt
    Network & Infrastructure

    DT lays siege to Vodafone Germany’s cable MOB redoubt

    2022-02-11T13:25:00Z

    Vodafone just can’t catch a break, with even German stronghold tormented by reinvigorated DT in aggressive housing association fibre overbuild play. Double whammy as new laws tear open cushy supply agreements. Vodafone banks on client ennui to minimise imminent damage. DT dismissive, even derisive, of Vodafone’s defence.

  • tfw161-tt-rato-and-sanchez
    Public Affairs

    Alierta era scandal still haunting Telefónica

    2022-02-10T10:11:00Z

    Telefónica pays €6m into court to cover potential civil liabilities linked to trial of disgraced former advisor Rodrigo Rato. Newspaper speculation portrays Rato’s co-defendant, former Telefónica counsel Sánchez de Lerín, as “the man with the briefcase of secrets” linked to the telco. Rato litigation an ongoing hangover from earlier ...

  • btw332-tt-ofcom
    People

    Openreach’s McTighe ‘steps away’ from Ofcom chair search

    2022-02-02T11:52:00Z

    Mike McTighe, Openreach Chairman, reportedly withdraws from the search for an Ofcom chair. Now nearly two years in the making, the process is yet to find a clear frontrunner despite a number of names floated. Ex-BBC supremo Michael Grade is the latest hat in the ring.