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Vector Technologies: fibre access networks must embrace multi-vendor to achieve scale efficiencies and spur innovation
The Backfill: I Squared emerges as frontrunner to acquire controlling stake in American Tower’s Indian unit
Cordiant snaps up Ireland’s Speed Fibre
Exclusive: Nokia tilts for neutral host leadership
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Elisa Polystar: Take a shortcut through the hype cycle for effective network automation
Interview: Avealto’s Walt Anderson says ‘time has come’ for atmosat
Allot: Access security is a digital right that will differentiate operators and help monetise 5G
Pega: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap Faster with Low-Code
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Products & Services
Telekom Deutschland promises speed hike with 5G Hybrid
Hybrid package combines fixed and mobile networks, providing “significantly faster” broadband speeds at home.
Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile purchase of Comcast spectrum ‘not out of capacity concern’
Peter Osvaldik, T-Mobile CFO, describes Comcast 600MHz spectrum purchase as “value accretive”.
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T-Mobile brand continues vanishing act with Dutch exit
The new Odido brand is replacing T-Mobile and Tele2 in the Netherlands.
Network & Infrastructure
Ewaldsson echoes Ray’s call to liberate 2.5GHz licences
T-Mobile has been lobbying FCC and Congress over access to thousands of 2.5GH licences.
Financial & Performance
DT CEO seeks help from AI and T-Mobile in bid for €150bn+ valuation
Group’s CEO plays the tease as his strategy team begins to flesh out next medium-term plan. One aim will be to add €50bn–€70bn to DT’s market cap by winning over sceptics regarding industry growth prospects.
Products & Services
T-Mobile US serves up a slice of 5G ANS for Red Bull
American NatCo showcases 5G SA network slicing at Red Bull event.
Premium
Elsewhere in USA: TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie up
TMUS hits back at rivals’ objections over SpaceX tie‑up.
People
Latest Deutsche Telekom people moves: new CIO for Europe
DT’s Europe segment names Stefan Schloter as CIO.
Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom goes large with Eurogate campus network deal
DT to implement Campus Network L solution at three German ports.
Suppliers & SCM
T-Mobile turns to Amdocs for FWA customer support
T-Mobile signs up for Amdocs’ Home Operating System to support 5G Home Internet.
Financial & Performance
T-Mobile US still hazy on 5G ANS growth
Mike Sievert says NatCo doesn’t know when 5G ANS revenue will be “bigger than a breadbasket”.
Strategy & Change
T-Mobile ‘looking hard’ at options to ‘crack the code’ for FWA expansion
CEO says economic ways to extend FWA footprint are not “immediately obvious”.
Deutsche Telekomwatch Report #126 - August 2023
Key stories include: BT bother returns stake to spotlight | GD Towers eyes asset add-ons | DT looks to Asia for AI gains | OTE simplifies wih corporate reorg | T-Mobile mulls FWA next steps
Deutsche Telekomwatch Report #125 - July 2023
Key stories include: Group’s skills search widens to Warsaw | Gopalan hits back at fibre detractors | Hrvatski Telekom u-turns on net services | Magyar Telekom hurt by tax extension | T-Mobile’s Sievert has eye on AI
Deutsche Telekomwatch Report #124 - May 2023
Key stories include: DT keeps on growing in challenging Q1 | Group scopes out EU satcomms role | C-suite puts units on AI notice | Fibre rivals hit out over TDE tactics | Romanian exit back on agenda