Public affairs – Page 10
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OperationsBT takes next steps to become circular business
BT reports operational waste uptick of 83% despite pledge to “build towards” a circular Group by 2030.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Telefónica to engage unions
Telefónica to engage unions over “map of activities”.
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Strategy & ChangeBT pension remains a block on Openreach spin-out potential
As BT and pension trustees continue with deficit-clearing plans, any activity that threatens disruption to progress could be vetoed.
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PremiumAT&T looks to ground TMUS satellite plans
TMUS rival says FCC should block NatCo’s plans to supplement terrestrial cellular coverage in partnership with SpaceX.
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Public AffairsScotland wants ‘sufficient’ share of Project Gigabit cash
While UK’s flagship broadband roll out scheme is ramping up, Holyrood and Westminster are yet to come to an agreement on Scotland’s share of spend.
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M&AEC raises red flags against Orange–MÁSMÓVIL merger
Body issues ‘statement of objections’ to both operators in European M&A test case.
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Public AffairsUS details $42.5bn boost for broadband connectivity
Biden administration hails “biggest investment ever” in high-speed internet, with the goal of connecting all Americans by 2030. Concerns linger over “Buy American” rules that could delay the programme.
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Network & InfrastructureTelekom Deutschland CEO plays blame game on coverage shortfalls
Gopalan says red tape and NIMBYism is holding back removal of ‘dead spots’. Claims underinvestment in Deutsche Bahn is the real reason for poor internet access on trains.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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OperationsVirgin Media O2 to slash up to 2,000 jobs
Operator expected to make cuts by end of July. Move comes in wake of property portfolio review and planned closure of long-established Slough HQ.
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Network & InfrastructureUnfair on fibre? Not us, says DT’s Gopalan
Telekom Deutschland CEO counters claims of fibre network overbuilding and cherry picking.
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Public AffairsVodafone up in arms over Spanish MoD contract exclusion
OpCo will appeal for review on contracting process for EU-funded military training and testing centre for military operations.
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M&AOrange soldiers on amid regulatory alarm bells over Spanish deal
European Commission expected to send ‘statement of objections’ over proposed merger. Deal seen as EU merger test case in market characterised as highly competitive.
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Public AffairsGermany’s coalition govt urges regulator to clamp down on MNOs blocking competition
Political representatives on BNetzA’s Advisory Board insist on “fair and non-discriminatory access” for service providers and MVNOs in the mobile wholesale market.
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Network & InfrastructureNature calls for infrastructure builders
Host of new international and national biodiversity regulations have business and operational implications for infrastructure builds. Biodiversity moves up the sustainability agenda for Openreach.
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M&AVodafone, Three strike merger deal, target bulked up competition
Deal brings UK market down from four players to three — or up from two to three — as two sub-scale operators combine to challenge BT and VM O2 dominance.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom under renewed EU pressure to ditch Huawei
Brussels to publish report criticising Germany for not doing enough to reduce reliance on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom will reportedly be named as telco laggard when it comes to loosening ties with Chinese equipment suppliers.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica agrees network-sharing deal with Tigo in Colombia
Movistar and Tigo sign MoU to share access network infrastructure in Colombia.
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Network & InfrastructureVi and peers wary of India plans for satellite communications
Mobile operators wary of new satellite players launching services unencumbered by costs and restrictions experienced by traditional players.