All Rakuten Mobile articles – Page 4
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone backs lobbyist drive for Huawei alternatives
New group effectively the political wing of operator-led efforts to develop an open RAN ecosystem, with major integrated network vendors conspicuously absent.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone takes seat on Open RAN policy board
US interests dominate the new Open RAN Policy Coalition, but Vodafone will have a board presence within the 30 member-strong lobbying group.
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Network & InfraVodacom looks to Loon in Mozambique
Mozambique partnership to deliver network expansion, if technicalities ironed out. First Loon tie-up within Vodafone Group.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica backs lobbyist drive for Huawei alternatives
New group effectively the political wing of operator-led efforts to develop an open RAN ecosystem, with major integrated network vendors conspicuously absent. Nokia gatecrashes launch party.
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Analyst ReportsBTwatch Report #312 – May 2020
Key stories include: BT to invest its way through crisis says Jansen | BT enters new vSphere with VMware | BT prepping 5G satellite integration | Report shows battles ahead on BT gov’t contracts | Full-fibre report card shows some UK progress
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Network & InfraBT prepping 5G satellite integration
SaT5G scheme provides platform to delve into business process modelling.
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PremiumBT keen on open relationship with TIP
Group slips into support role in new core network disaggregation initiative.
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PremiumTelefónica to issue more RFIs for TIP transport scheme
Group rounding up new posse of open transport suppliers under the TIP flag. TIP spreading disaggregation wings to core network solutions.
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PremiumVodafone to issue more RFIs for TIP transport scheme
Vodafone rounding up new posse of open transport suppliers under the TIP flag.
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PremiumTelefónica to trial 5G open RAN
New vendor pack picked for fresh, Europe-based 4G/5G testing round. Open RAN to meld with UNICA as network cloud/virtualisation efforts spread out. O-RAN Alliance enters picture. No word on timing for open RAN go-to-market.
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PremiumVodafone on OpenRAN trail but tricky terrain ahead
Tenorio reaches TIP summit, appointed Chairman. Vodafone joins O-RAN Alliance. Stubborn open RAN resistance from large suppliers. Low-volume barrier for hardware newcomers. 5G OpenRAN critical to achieve scale.
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PremiumVodafone confirms AST & Science satellite partnership
Vodafone confirmed a deal, first revealed by Vodafonewatch back in January 2020, to partner with US-based satellite venture Avellan Space Technology & Science.
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PremiumTIP state of play: TEAC Waves pick up after extended slow down
Community Labs; PlugFest; and a TEAC down. Rundown of ALL previous TEAC winners.
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PremiumTelefónica boosts open RAN cred with Altiostar investment
Telefónica putting money where mouth is on commitment to fostering an open, multi-vendor environment. TIP-based collaboration translates to commercial opportunities for Altiostar.
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Network & InfraMavenir’s Cantarelli on OpenRAN vision
Vision of new flexibility and optionality in operator RAN deployments; not just a cost-slicer. 5G piece to be added to OpenRAN by end of 2019; vendors position for network densification role. Operators still to adapt themselves culturally and organisationally to exploit OpenRAN changes.
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PremiumVodafone throws down OpenRAN gauntlet
OpenRAN time appears to be coming, with supplier choice constraints evidently dominating Group thinking. Vodafone steps up rhetoric regarding potential of tech; “fast tracking” referenced. Group still in trial mode with technology, however. Firm strategy for bearers and configurations yet to emerge.
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Network & InfraRakuten Mobile at DTW19: first cloud-native mobile network operator (from a non-telco)
Inside the rebel base: CTO opens up on Rakuten Mobile and Reliance Jio green-field ventures. Network and customer experience reimagined for challenge to operator establishment. Can telco establishment translate experiences, with legacy encumbrance?
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