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Strategy & ChangeTelcos seek security in the cloud as 5G grows
Telefónica’s Patricia Diez Munoz acclaims 5G security credentials, but edge deployments and multi-vendor environments bring new challenges. Neil McRae of BT positions security at the fore of cloud-native transformation and calls on vendors to finally ditch legacy attitudes to security, and the days of “stupid passwords”.
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PremiumO2 tasks Nokia RIC to spot bad behaviour
Near-real-time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) to detect unusual behaviour of eleven RAN nodes as part of “learning phase”. Airspan flagged as supplier in open RAN small-cell deployment.
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PremiumVodafone UK backs DCMS innovation overhaul
UK Telecoms Innovation Network aims to build transparent, open hub for public and private R&D opportunities. Seeks to fix supply chain diversity issues in UK telecoms and export technology abroad. Interoperable network tech among priorities.
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Network & InfrastructureEuro giants put O-RAN security and sustainability in spotlight
European open RAN MoU group drawing focus towards the potential for targeted and measurable energy efficiency gains through adoption of open disaggregation, supporting critical operator goals. Security review suggests an open architecture, drawing on IT security protocols and built on a zero trust methodology should prove more secure than ...
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Innovation (R&D)DCMS launches ‘open’ R&D network to overhaul UK innovation
UK Telecoms Innovation Network aims to build transparent, open hub for public and private R&D opportunities. Seeks to fix supply chain diversity issues in UK telecoms and export technology abroad. Interoperable network tech among the priorities.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone continues 5G drive with German standalone launch
Vodafone Germany first to launch SA network in country. Claims more than ten million customers can already access services from home. Partners with DAZN to test 5G mobile streaming of the German Bundesliga. Moves continue notable European 5G ramp-up for Vodafone in 2022.
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PremiumNemat confirms 2023 open RAN target
DT is now looking for vendor partners as open RAN gets ready for primetime. The Group remains convinced of the need for both mobile and fixed-access disaggregation.
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Network & InfrastructureReliance Jio joins DT on network disaggregation journey
Wider rollout planned for Germany as DT CTO appeals for more partners on fixed network disaggregation. Signs of the operator’s Access 4.0 vision becoming a reality?
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Spain ups its 5G and open RAN game
Spanish OpCo puts 700MHz spectrum into action to expand 5G coverage. Launches fibre alternative with 5G fixed-wireless access service. Advances open RAN with the country’s first call and an additional test lab.
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PremiumVodafone breaks ground at Málaga R&D hub
European research centre launched in Spain, with a second set for Germany later in 2022. Open RAN architecture development the focus initially, with other emerging and established technologies next in incremental expansion. Local hubs to provide services for “global” enterprise and public sector customers.
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PremiumEuropean fragmentation takes centre stage at MWC
Vodafone execs Nick Read and Joakim Reiter take part in MWC 2022 keynotes to deliver consistent messages on “life or death” matter of digital transformation. Pair demands government collaboration once again. Cites Spain’s digitalisation approach as a “blueprint” for countries throughout Europe.
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OperationsVivo to begin sunsetting 2G this year
Brazilian operator says cogs starting to move in convoluted 2019 network-sharing tie-up with rival TIM. Switch to a single shared grid set to move beyond pilot phase, enabling operators to begin re-farming 2G frequencies.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTPG Telecom agrees regional RAN share with Telstra
Ten-year Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) network-sharing agreement signed off. TPG will gain access to 3,700 Telstra cell sites within a “defined coverage zone” across regional and “urban fringe” areas in Australia. Option to extend network-sharing deal by up to ten years. TPG intends to decommission 725 mobile sites within ...
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone tests Juniper’s RIC in open RAN trial
Operator puts RAN Intelligent Controller through its paces in multivendor trial with Juniper Networks and Parallel Wireless.
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PremiumBT takes open RAN for a spin with Nokia
Hull trial puts Nokia’s near-real-time RIC and xApps through their paces. Goal is to optimise EE’s network performance. Open RAN Innovation Centre at Adastral Park facility slated for launch “later” in 2022.
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PremiumO2 Germany starts small cell open RAN rollout
Two minicells activated in Munich; more to follow. Deployment intended as “model project” that can be replicated in other cities. Initial aim is to complement macro 4G network with extra capacity; 5G open RAN minicells in pipeline.
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InterviewOpenUK explores Gaia-X data model
Open technology advocacy group wants to keep UK engaged with Europe on developing federated data models.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone claims 5G open RAN first
Vodafone UK launches 5G open RAN site, building on government-led open infrastructure ambition. Initial launch leverages partnerships with Capgemini, Dell, Intel, Keysight, Samsung, and Wind River. NEC and Samsung to be used in tandem for 2,500 sites from mid-2022.
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Network & InfrastructurePeru’s IpT likes open RAN, but sees room for improvement
CTO of rural provider lauds lower energy consumption, shorter implementation times, compared with traditional 4G rollouts. Flags “some limitations” on capacity and scalability, however; “overall cost” of open RAN equipment still in same ballpark as kit from mainstream vendors.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: Nokia’s Baltic 5G RAN partnerships
Nokia picks up 5G RAN partnerships across the Baltics, and doubles up in Estonia.