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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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PremiumMATRIXX highlights cloud billing progress
IT architecture overhaul continues at German OB with MATRIXX charging solution, backed by Google Cloud. Limited rollout set to extend across B2B services, adding to a number of recent partnerships.
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PremiumO2 recruits Mavenir for cloud automation
Tried and tested partner will implement CI/CD/CT framework at O2 Germany. Operator keen to depart from manual deployments and reduce human error.
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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 Brazil: Vivo goes Solar
Vivo opens new solar energy plant; invites 150 staff to participate in DNA in Action CX programme.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: AI tech released for Drones
Telefónica Tech homes in on drones’ development; ties with Éxxita Be Circular to establish European Green Tech Passport for electronic equipment.
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PremiumTelefónica FY21: ‘Core Four’ keep playing to strengths
Telefónica|Vivo making headway on digital services and premium propositions. O2 Germany reaping success of investment in network upgrade. Telefónica España defending high-value customers, but wants a TV market rethink. VM O2 focused on fibre to deliver a convergence challenge.
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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.
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PremiumRural network spin-off plan revived
New FibreCo to hit the ground running with contribution of existing customers and infrastructure. COO alludes to desire to ‘trigger consolidation’ of altnet fibre space. Spanish FibreCo to have a regional focus, with a nationwide InfraCo ruled out. Search now underway for investors to take a minority stake in ...
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PremiumTelefónica FY21: Group anticipating a new, asset-light dawn
Solid organic performance fuels management confidence in Telefónica’s ability to maintain growth and regain traditional swagger. Álvarez-Pallete on a mission regarding Telefónica transformation. New Spain and UK FibreCos to round off Group infrastructure monetisation programme. Near-term growth may still be dependent on inorganic activity in Brazil and JV success ...
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PremiumTelefónica and Microsoft target consumers
Group’s cognitive intelligence Fourth Platform has been rebranded as Kernel. Partners to explore adding Microsoft Teams to Movistar Home proposition.
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PremiumTelefónica ups 5G campus network momentum
Group highlights work in progress with Pente Networks to speed private network deployments. O2 Germany hails campus network progress in Hamburg and Leipzig. VM O2 and Nokia hit the sweet spot in the UK.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez-Pallete weighs in on ePrivacy
Group calls for privacy norms rethink; cryptocurrency payments option mooted; Telefónica lauded for sustainability credentials.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Innovation & Venturing: further funds for vHive & Axonius
DT pumps more funds into drones software developer vHive and cybersecurity asset management player Axonius.
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PremiumTelefónica Deutschland extends Haas deal
Markus Haas will remain as CEO until the end of 2025, stretching his stay at the company to 24 years across various roles. Telefónica Deutschland cites Haas’ successful execution of “ambitious plans” as key reason behind extension.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Movistar Peru fails penalty appeal
Telefónica Colombia doubles up on sustainable borrowing; Telefónica Peru back in naughty corner as Osiptel probes unauthorised SIM card vendors.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 to establish refurbished device scheme
VM O2 continues social change efforts with refurbished device lending scheme for temporary accommodation residents; CWU swaps target-driven bonuses for 10% salary increase for retail staff.
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PremiumVM O2 signals private network ambitions
JV collaborating with Nokia on private mobile networks since 2020. Further deals could be in pipeline.
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PremiumVM O2 CTO Jeanie York tackles convergence complexity
York opens up on bringing together technology, products, and teams. CTO, CIO, and CDO are separate but collaborate. New Volt converged service is result of squad way of working.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Movistar retail staff in line for pay rise
Unions negotiate 1% salary increase for Movistar retail staff; retail revamp continues with five new stores; Telefónica is discussions with DAZN for remaining La Liga matches.