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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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Network & Infrastructure
EE’s 3G to be shuttered by spring
Operator provides further details on 3G shutdown, with finalisation expected by March next year, nationwide sunset to begin in January.
M&A
nexfibre swallows Upp fibre assets for growth
nexfibre agrees to purchase fibre network from altnet Upp, adding 175,000 premises to its footprint.
People
Latest Telefónica people moves: nexfibre fills out C-suite
New C-level appointments made at nexfibre as rollout ramps up. Elsewhere, Unsere Grüne Glasfaser gets a new construction boss, while Virgin Media O2 recruits several new heads of departments.
Network & Infrastructure
BT and partners take step forward with 5G SA R&D
Group leans on Ericsson and Nokia tie-ups for 5G standalone innovations as BT seeks frontrunner status against UK competition.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone places 5G SA at heart of cloud gaming ambition
Vodafone and Ericsson trial 5G SA network slice for cloud gamers.
Featured Insight
Liberty open to shedding Virgin Media O2 stake
Liberty CEO Mike Fries labels VM O2 and VodafoneZiggo as “interesting candidates” for listing. Group sees opportunity to list any of its operating entities given the right circumstances.
Fibre players want further action on multi-dwelling challenges
Openreach and Virgin Media O2 representatives look to overcome obstacles in fibre rollout to multi-dwelling units in the UK.
Connected North: Big players stay cool on UK altnet consolidation
All eyes on what CityFibre, VM O2, and parent Liberty Global will do in crowded UK fibre scene, but they’re not in a rush to start buying.
Telefónicawatch Report #175 - July 2023
Key stories include: Reorg puts Alonso in innovation driving seat | Group eyes more LatAm infra efficiencies | nexfibre adds funds and readies switch-on | Two become one in Telefónica Tech reorg | Game on for Virgin Media O2
Telefónicawatch Report #174 - June 2023
Key stories include: Liberty could free half of VM O2 | Utiq: JV’s launch box checked | 1&1 roaming plan doesn’t add up | O2 rail infra venture gets rolling | Vodafone Spain assets eyed
Telefónicawatch Report #173 - May 2023
Key stories include: Q1 FY23: Group defences hold | Vendors warned on warming | Spain eyes next fibre frontier | Cornerstone stake on block | Hispam preps spectrum spree
