Telco Supplier News – Page 52
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PremiumDT names partners for expanded unified comms service
RingCentral, Unify, and Zoom on the partner list for DT’s ‘X powered by Telekom’ communications-as-a-service propositions. Expanded partnerships signed with attention on the public sector, security, and remote working.
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PremiumDT signs up first customer for 5G SA campus network
Prinzhorn picks DT and Ericsson based on their international reach. Low device availability highlighted as bottleneck for campus network deployment. DT joins German state-backed CampusOS project to drive open 5G campus networks.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT partner SoftBank hit by perfect storm
Investors raise concerns over ‘money-losing startups’ that litter SoftBank’s portfolio. Vision Fund II, DT’s partner in at least three investments, remains a priority.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Innovation & Venturing: startups targeted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong startups targeted; DTCP makes customer service investment and partners with everphone.
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Products & ServicesFamilyMode relaunch now in T-Mobile’s hands
TMUS partner Smith Micro completes its work on the new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. TMUS launch on SafePath 7 provides vendor with ‘migration blueprint’ for rival operators.
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M&AVivendi head sees Telefónica–Prisa “synergies” as acquisition rumours continue
Arnaud de Puyfontaine wants strategy alignment with “common vision”. Local reports claim Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez “does not look favourably” on potential Vivendi involvement with Telefónica. Atresmedia also in the frame as part of convoluted acquisition scene in Spain.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra teams with Iker Casillas on sports tech investment
Telefónica hub enters collaborative venturing partnership with SportBoost targeting sporting innovation. Wayra seeks stake in sports technology future and offers financing, networking, and business development in return.
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Suppliers & SCMTelcoX research finds hyperscalers ascendant but not entrenched at Vodafone
TelcoX ‘voice of the customer’ insight into how Vodafone employees perceive Techverse and Dataverse suppliers. Vodafone remains work in progress for AWS and Google. Opportunities for vendors to sharpen their differentiation. Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE retain significance despite tough externalities. Vodafone executives aligned on value of data, held ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpaceMobile steps up commercialisation plans
Confirmation of multi-launch agreement demonstrates building momentum for space-based cellular connectivity solution, despite earlier prototype delays. Satellite operators jostling for launch spots as Russian rockets are frozen out in response to Ukraine invasion. Partner and investor Vodafone set to offer seamless SpaceMobile integration, with Group CTO framing the technology ...
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M&AVodafone Spain faces new challenge as MÁSMÓVIL turns to Orange
Planned JV would become biggest mobile operator in Spain with more than 20 million subscribers. Vodafone left with fewer options in Spain as two nearest rivals join forces.
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Content & TVMovistar Plus+ lays out international content distribution strategy
Movistar Plus+ Internacional division established to drive original, Spanish-language productions in overseas markets. Buendía Estudios and Sony executive Valenzuela installed to lead the unit. Content partnerships prioritised, with distribution brought closer in-house.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Telekom circles China’s 5G startup scene
Signs MoU with GSMA and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Aim is to establish 5G Innovation Accelerator in Greater Bay Area and explore “commercial opportunities”.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: Vantage bags new infra partnerships
Vodafone Foundation Australia given makeover; Vantage flags two new infra partners; Vi welcomes Mobile Streams services.
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Network & InfrastructureCellnex wins over BT and CMA to secure Hutchison UK tower merger
BT appeased by recent strengthening of its own Cellnex partnership. Cellnex to complete €10bn, six-country deal following approval of UK merger.
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Public AffairsOneWeb cancels satellite launches on Russian rockets
Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits satellite comms operator. Decision could delay service launch and have knock-on effect on distribution partner BT’s rural coverage vision.
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Network & InfrastructureReliance Jio joins DT on network disaggregation journey
Wider rollout planned for Germany as DT CTO appeals for more partners on fixed network disaggregation. Signs of the operator’s Access 4.0 vision becoming a reality?
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PremiumTPG chooses Nokia for industrial private networks
Australian operator ties with Nokia to target energy and mining sectors in mobile private network deployments. Joint go-to-market sales and marketing initiative with technology innovations expected. Mining interests expand across Vodafone footprint.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone halts partnership with Russia’s MTS
14-year Partner Markets agreement suspended in response to Ukraine war and Russian sanctions.
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Financial & PerformanceMovistar Prosegur Alarmas revs customer growth
Telefónica’s home security joint venture partner Prosegur pleased with performance and value created from MPA in Spain. Good start for Telefónica partnership in Colombia, as Prosegur looks to replicate Spanish JV model in Latin America.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach hits pause on community fibre programme
Fibre Community Partnership initiative now closed to new registrations as demand soars. Books will reopen once the backlog is cleared. Openreach claims “extreme” popularity as FCP reached 2,050 communities.