Technology – Page 52
-
Network & InfrastructureTelefónica’s copper exchanges to linger on until 2026
The last two copper exchanges expected to be closed in 2026 to meet wholesale LLU obligations.
-
EventwatchOpen RAN insider briefing: Wind River and allies beyond the tipping point
Presented at Fyuz23 in Madrid with key collaborators Intel and Dell, the systems provider’s ORAN and vRAN ‘Tipping Point’ workshop gives operators an insiders’ roadmap. Deployments at Verizon and Vodafone showcased as operational and commercial outriders. Read more…
-
Network & InfrastructureBrazil’s Vivo axes Winity network-sharing tie-up
Controversial deal falls through as contiguous 700MHz spectrum blocks returned to Anatel. Operators blame regulatory conditions as they prepare to push back against wider infra-sharing ban in Brazil, citing capex reduction and coverage expansion as benefits.
-
Network & InfrastructureTelekom Deutschland tools up with IQGeo to accelerate pace of FTTP rollout
German NatCo hails automation benefits of Comsof Fiber software as part of FTTH Factory process.
-
M&ACordiant finds Czech mates for wireless infra business
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure completes three acquisitions to strengthen and expand the “multi-asset platform” play of České Radiokomunikace, its wireless and broadcast asset in the Czech Republic.
-
Network & InfrastructureBT startup arm seeks partners for EV charging pilot
Etc. presents electric vehicle infrastructure initiative to prospective investors and partners in bid to accelerate deployment.
-
M&AAmerican Tower firms up Indian exit
Brookfield-affiliated Data Infrastructure Trust to become India’s largest wireless infra player through prospective 78,000-site buyout.
-
Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US hails launch of first Starlink satellites to support direct to cell
Six satellites supporting direct-to-cell capabilities are now in orbit. After some delay, indications are that tests could start this year with text messaging planned for 2024.
-
Suppliers & SCMBT Sourced chief: procuretech Globality now ‘core’ to Group buying
Cyril Pourrat heralds autonomous sourcing specialist as “way beyond indirect”; now handling two-thirds of BT Sourced spend. Foresees procuretech platform consolidation, driven by AI and users…
-
-
PremiumElsewhere in Germany: 1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up
1&1 goes live, but network sums don’t yet add up.
-
PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: 2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria
2Africa subsea cable makes landfall in Gran Canaria.
-
PremiumElsewhere in USA: T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations
T-Mobile US continues to lay network and IT tech foundations to support network slicing for enterprises, Wireless-as-a-Service ecosystem push, and 5G Home Internet fixed broadband service.
-
-
PremiumTelefónica secures place at Colombia’s 5G auction
MinTIC reveals Telefónica will bid alongside Claro and WOM for 3.5GHz spectrum licences, with Telefónica also bidding through separate entity with partner Tigo.
-
Network & InfrastructureMovistar and Tigo go halves on Colombian 5G rights
Operator duo makes savings by teaming on 3.5GHz licence acquisition.
-
Network & InfrastructureVodafone Turkey targets fibre; wants Türk Telekom breakup
Engin Aksoy calls for BT/Openreach-style model in Turkish market to enable full-fibre investment, competition.
-
Products & ServicesDeutsche Telekom preps new unit to market APIs
Enterprise product boss Peter Arbitter appointed to lead partner development and go-to-market for operator’s new MagentaBusiness API portfolio.
-
PremiumElsewhere in Infra-Tech: Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build
Bluevía hits 90% mark on fibre build.
-
PremiumElsewhere in BT Business: BT builds out private 5G play for UK ports with Ericsson alongside
BT builds out private 5G play for UK ports with Ericsson alongside.