All Public Affairs articles – Page 12
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Network & InfraTelekom 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 & InfraOpenreach 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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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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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 & InfraNature 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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Network & InfraVi 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.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT aims to support the digitally excluded
BT aims to support the digitally excluded as target regions set for Digital Voice switch announced.
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Network & InfraDT’s fibre progress marred by overbuild complaints, cabling jungle
Group FTTP network now passes almost six million premises. Rivals maintain criticism of overbuild tactics. Trenching techniques adding to Germany’s subterranean cabling jungle.
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PremiumWatson welcomes UK strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
BT’s Chief Networks & Security Officer hails DSIT wireless goals, but practical support will be needed to make 5G innovation an operational and commercial reality.
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Network & InfraUK gov commits to bolstering rural connectivity
Unleashing Rural Opportunity programme includes £7m fund to “test out new ways” of bringing together satellite, wireless and fixed line connectivity.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom CEO ratchets up pressure on Orbán over tax
Höttges doubles down on calls for more beneficial tax policy. Group CEO highlights Magyar Telekom’s strategic Group role, as well as commitment to digitalisation targets. Hungary under increasing fiscal and regulatory scrutiny.
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PremiumElsewhere in Spain: Telefónica marches on with Airbus 5G SA tie up
Telefónica marches on with Airbus 5G SA tie‑up for Spanish military.
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PremiumEssam hails UK wireless strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
Vodafone supporting government’s attempt to inject urgency into UK 5G development to unlock economic benefits, with 5G SA expected to reach all by 2030.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: Coronation at the heart of network usage spike
Coronation at the heart of network usage spike.
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PremiumBT loses out in EU data exchange controversy
Decision to award €458m TESTA contract to BT Global Services Belgium revoked after legal debacle.
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PremiumOpenreach earns Equinox approval despite altnet fallout
Equinox 2 wholesale pricing package gets green-lit by Ofcom after months of deliberation and consultation.