Samritee Kumari
Sam Kumari is a Reporter for TelcoTitans, contributing to our telecoms insight and analysis as part of the Editorial team since 2007.
Innovation (R&D)Telefónica automates 5G SA network slicing with Ericsson
Tests demonstrate network slice can be configured and deployed in less than 35 minutes using full automation.
- Financial & Performance
Telefónica raises further €1bn in sustainable financing
Sustainable bond includes environmental and social impact targets.
- Partnerships & Alliances
BT continues “dramatic simplification” with cloud-first AWS deal
Five-year agreement adds to recent contract with Google Cloud to advance operator’s digital transformation and simplification drive. AWS named preferred cloud provider for internal applications.
- Products & Services
BT transmits first live 8K sports broadcast into the home
BT Sport claims UK-first in UHD broadcasting. Consumer benefits still in doubt, but remote broadcasting prowess flaunted.
- Operations
T-Mobile US reshuffles executive team
Mike Katz assumes resurrected CMO role to lead beefed-up Marketing function. Jon Freier to head operator’s customer care operations, replacing Callie Field, who takes on leadership role at T-Mobile for Business.
- People
Vodafone Spain names new Digital Director
Esther Colmenarejo replaces Bosco Aranguren, who leaves to head DAZN’s Spanish operations. Appointment continues management revamp at challenged Spanish unit.
- Operations
Vodafone pushes sustainability with IoT farming pilot
MyFarmWeb platform being trialled in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. Move extends Group’s growing focus on agriculture vertical.
- Operations
Deutsche Telekom rocks with AC–DC to save power
DT’s Plasma energy-reduction initiative expected to save more than 90GWh with upgrade of rectifier systems.
- Network & Infrastructure
DT making strides in flash flood recovery
About 97% of flood-damaged fixed lines to be repaired by the end of 2021. Construction of FTTP network in areas where lines cannot be restored.
- Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica Tech and Darwin collaborate on cybersecurity for CAVs
Deal continues Telefónica’s collaboration with Darwin on development of new CAV industry vertical.
- Suppliers & SCM
Safaricom in talks with Kenya Power to install smart grid
Build, operate, and transfer deal reportedly under discussion.
- Suppliers & SCM
Nokia wins Dutch managed services deal
TMNL opts for automation-infused Network Services Platform upgrade.
- Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica Mexico continues OSS upgrade with Digitata
Asset management engagement extended.
- Network & Infrastructure
Movistar deploys traffic management solution from Enea
Network efficiency and quality-of-service in focus as video usage grows.
- Network & Infrastructure
BT calls for alternatives to fibre in rural Wales
Connecting the most challenging premises not viable under the USO. Openreach, backed by government infrastructure committees, wants to look beyond FTTP for gigabit access.
- Products & Services
Asda Mobile returns to Vodafone UK network
Past flame rekindled as Vodafone regains love for MVNO partners.
- Suppliers & SCM
New construction deals as FTTP reach extended
Four partners joining Openreach’s old guard as the business begins planning fibre deployments beyond its March 2021 milestone.
- Network & Infrastructure
O2’s Haas calls for end to spectrum auctions
Still reeling from last year’s blow-out 5G auction, O2 is lobbying for a re-think on how spectrum rights are managed, and charged for, by the German government.
- M&A
BT denies Openreach stake sale
FT report sparks speculation on the future of BT’s access services business as Group market cap hits lows, and worries persist on the funding of fibre rollout plans. BT declined to comment officially but senior management vehemently denied the accuracy of the report in internal comments and on ...
- Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom looks to Loon in Mozambique
Mozambique partnership to deliver network expansion, if technicalities ironed out. First Loon tie-up within Vodafone Group.
