All Public Affairs articles – Page 38
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PremiumBT Consumer faces continued scrutiny over broadband pricing
BT Consumer was hit with further negative publicity for overcharging long-term broadband customers.
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PremiumCWU seeks assurance on BT’s ‘Colleague Board’
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) said it is seeking confirmation that BT’s proposal to establish a ‘Colleague Board’ from January 2020 would not affect existing relationships with “democratically elected union representatives”.
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PremiumUK Councils resist loss of most planning powers
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) voiced objections to government proposals to ease planning restrictions on the installation of mobile network infrastructure, citing concerns on the environmental impact of large structures in rural areas.
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Public AffairsVodacom Tanzania fends off controversy over alleged role in arrest of local journalist
Vodacom Tanzania (VdT) attempted to fend off growing controversy over its alleged role in the arrest of local journalist Erick Kabendera in July 2019, with a statement asserting that it has “always followed due process and fully complies with the country’s laws and regulations” on data privacy.
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Public AffairsNew York City file T-Mobile US complaint due to alleged deceptive sales practices
The City of New York (NYC) filed a complaint against T-Mobile US (TMUS), alleging deceptive sales practices at the NatCo’s Metro by T-Mobile-branded prepaid operation.
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PremiumCriteriaCaixa expands its Telefónica Group investment
CriteriaCaixa increases its stake in Telefónica.
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PremiumExecutive Chairman confident about Telefónica Group’s future
Group Executive Chairman continues to invest in Telefónica Group.
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PremiumBT Group to remove its shares from the New York Stock Exchange
BT Group provided written notice of its intention to delist its American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange and deregister with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which it anticipates will take effect on 13 September 2019.
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PremiumBT Group expands its apprenticeship scheme
BT Group is making up to 50 new apprenticeship roles available at Adastral Park in Suffolk.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US find key to unlock Sprint treasures
Mega-merger in closing straight after DoJ sign-off. Remedy-focused asset offload to Dish seen as offering only limited strategic and operational damage. TMUS stresses the point by saying Sprint synergies unaffected.
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Public AffairsEU member states reject European Commission's connected cars proposal
Deutsche Telekom (DT) was no doubt cheered by European Union (EU) member states’ rejection of a proposal by the European Commission (EC) that recommended connected cars in Europe should be supported by Wi-Fi standard 802.11p.
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PremiumT-Mobile US adds mmWaves; maintains multi-band 5G focus
Ray slams Verizon 5G launch as “way too early”. Mixed feelings on DSS tech.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US searching for Sprint-merger compromise
Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US (TMUS) appeared to be frantically searching for compromise in a bid to push through the Sprint mega-merger, as their revised, late-July 2019 completion deadline loomed.
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PremiumTelefónica Deutschland’s LTE rollout rolls on, but coverage pressure on
Keeping up its drumbeat of LTE expansion news, Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) reported that it had built or upgraded 2,200 LTE stations in the first three months of 2019, with the run-rate reaching 800 sites in March 2019 and maintained in April 2019.
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Public AffairsTelefónica UK called to a private meeting with US government officials
Telefónica UK, alongside its local operator peer, was called to a private meeting with US government officials warning of the risks of deploying 5G equipment from Huawei Technologies in future networks.
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Public AffairsTelefónica Peru fined more than PEN 35m
Local telecoms regulator Osiptel fined Telefónica Peru more than PEN 35m (€9.3m) for failing to comply with quality-of-service commitments in 108 localities in the country.
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PremiumBT's transformation plans heat up under Prospect resistance
BT grapples with unions, as it seeks to implement restructuring measures to cut costs. Prospect members vote to veto cost-cutting plan. BTFS transfer pushed through despite CWU grumbles.
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PremiumDT bites the bullet in German 5G auction
DT bids heavily on acquiring more airwave concessions, despite reservations. Germany throws Huawei a 5G lifeline.
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PremiumVfR seeks 5G silver lining to regulatory cloud
Supernet 5G goes live in parts of Bucharest but awaiting handsets. Government aims for high returns in upcoming spectrum auction. New turnover tax adds more pressure on telecoms sector. Rival DT reportedly mulling market exit.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone in Huawei corner as trade war roughs up
Group continues to jump to Huawei’s defence. Vodafone backs research showing pitfalls of restricting Chinese supplier. OpCos face smartphone disruption as Google suspends business with Huawei. Prague Proposals imply Huawei is a potential 5G security risk.