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InterviewInterview: Orange Wholesale chief says hyperscalers, cloud, AI fundamentally changing subsea cable
In an exclusive interview with TelcoTitans, Michaël Trabbia, CEO of freshly-reconfigured €7.4bn Orange Wholesale, highlights how the transatlantic currently dominates strong subsea investment (Pacific, Africa also in the frame), with hyperscalers (except Apple) key drivers on major routes. And much more…
Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US agrees spectrum payment extension with DISH
Payment deadline extended to 1 April 2024.
OperationsOrange restructures global wholesale operations
Michaël Trabbia launches restructured and enlarged Orange Wholesale.
InterviewCEO Interview: CityFibre on M&A watch, competition bottlenecks, BT economic rationale questioned
‘BT’ called out for obstinate, irrational, anti-competitive behaviour that penalises own shareholders — needs to prioritise copper shutdown to deliver fibre payback, and start serving consumers outside Openreach footprint. Also CityFibre’s M&A tracking/ranking and NetCo purism, big-3 ISP lockout, regulator told to keep sharp, and more…
PeopleAbolhassan takes over as Head of T-Systems, with Al-Saleh set to exit
Ferri Abolhassan takes up role as new member of DT’s Board of Management for T-Systems, starting in 2024.
Partnerships & AlliancesDT ties with AWS, VMware to develop global enterprise network
Partners use Deutsche Telekom´s global mobile networks and AWS backbone, along with Mavenir-supplied RAN.
Strategy & ChangeT-Systems’ technology chief calls for caution around GenAI
T-Systems’ CTO Marc Palmer urges organisations to install “guardrails” around highly disruptive generative AI.
PremiumTMUS seeks to deny DISH spectrum payment extension
DISH seeks payment extension for its agreed purchase of 800MHz frequencies from TMUS.
PremiumDT launches Microsoft co-developed 5G private network
“Campus Network Smart” delivers standardised 5G campus networks.
PremiumDT taps green hydrogen for mobile towers
Hydrogen fuel cells developed by SFC Energy used for first time to power mobile 4G/5G base station.
PremiumDT claims new mobile radio world speed record
Group conducts test that delivers speeds of 12Gbps.
PremiumDigital ID platform approved for healthcare in Germany
German government‑backed telematics specialist Gematik approves DT’s digital identity scheme.
Network & InfrastructureMagyar Telekom agrees network investment in exchange for tax breaks
MoU with Hungarian state will see outdoor 5G network coverage extended to nearly 99% of population by 2026, up from current 60%.
Products & ServicesTelekom Deutschland promises speed hike with 5G Hybrid
Hybrid package combines fixed and mobile networks, providing “significantly faster” broadband speeds at home.
PeopleT-Systems hires Microsoft veteran Rachel Linnemann
Linnemann recruited as Vice-President of T-Systems’ Microsoft Powerhouse.
Network & InfrastructureGermany’s BNetzA mulls scrapping forthcoming spectrum auction
Agency statement suggests lobbying from operators for less costly way of distributing rights may have come off.
PeopleGlasfaserPlus hires DT veteran Meyke Florl as new tech boss
After 14 years at DT, Florl switches to joint venture with IFM Global Infrastructure Fund.
Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile purchase of Comcast spectrum ‘not out of capacity concern’
Peter Osvaldik, T-Mobile CFO, describes Comcast 600MHz spectrum purchase as “value accretive”.
Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US to purchase Comcast spectrum for up to $3.3bn
Deal will see NatCo purchase frequencies in the 600MHz band.
OperationsDT consolidates European contact centre infrastructure
Group selects Sprinklr’s AI-powered contact centre-as-a-service.