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PremiumTelefónica gets union backing for staff redundancy plan
Unions accept latest redundancy and payments offer as operator seeks to slim Spanish workforce once again. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023 and extended eligibility criteria for long-term employees. Move adds to similar, smaller plans at rivals Orange and Vodafone as Telefónica’s home market faces ...
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PremiumEU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators
Europe’s big four maintained momentum for their open RAN collaboration with a new report calling for EU intervention to make the region an innovation hub. Analysys Mason-backed report highlights need for diverse suppliers in a market predicted to be worth €36bn by 2026. Outsider BT questions level of support ...
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PremiumVodafone amongst UK operators to action inflation-linked pricing
Vodafone joins fellow operators in price hike announcements as UK inflation pushes broadband and mobile prices up nearly 10%. Consumer challenges affecting MNOs too, says Vodafone spokesperson.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Wayra buys into Sceenic
Wayra buys into watch together app developer, and expands Hispam portfolio with Mexican startup duo.
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PremiumTelefónica backs interoperability through new O-RAN lab
i14y Lab set to be tangible evidence of European operators and authorities collaborating to develop the open RAN ecosystem in wider pursuit of disaggregated networks. Telefónica highlights opportunity to reinforce the security of open RAN and assuage policymaker concerns.
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Analyst ReportVodafonewatch Report #202 – December 2021
Key stories include: Read laments “vulnerable” Europe | Nova boost for Tech 2025 | TPG shuffles leadership team | Portugal finally gets 5G | Spacemobile primed for 2022 trials
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Analyst ReportVodafonewatch Report #201 – December 2021
Key stories include: Read fuels M&A fire | €2.4bn tax dispute nears conclusion | TPG gets 5G boost | JVs on German horizon | Safaricom refutes monopoly allegations
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PremiumSafaricom pushes back against monopoly complaints
CEO Peter Ndegwa tells rivals to focus on investments, not accusations. Hearing shows government support for Safaricom, which sees market dominance but not a monopoly.
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: Sievert dumps shares
Sievert sells shares; NatCo takes a hit for 911 outage.
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PremiumEmergency calls fault puts DT in spotlight
German emergency numbers 110 and 112 downed three times in as many months. Group CEO Höttges steps forward to accept responsibility.
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Analyst ReportDeutsche Telekomwatch Report #110 – December 2021
Key stories include: Nemat makes open RAN call-to-action| Infra entity all set to start investing | Inmarsat committed to EAN despite sale | Five more years for CEO Höttges | Hiring starts for new GlasfaserPlus JV
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: VodaPay reaches million milestone
Vodacom flags one million downloads of VodaPay SuperApp since launch; Safaricom expands Baze VoD platform to include music streaming.
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PremiumSweden’s Netel flags fibre services deal
Swedish group looks set to support German NatCo’s accelerated fibre rollout. Germany offers fertile ground for fibre-focused supplier.
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PremiumVodacom to connect Tanzania with Eutelsat deal
Service agreement will see VdT reach “100% of the country”.
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PremiumFamilyMode relaunch now pegged for early-2022
TMUS partner Smith Micro confirms deal has finally been struck on a new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. Agreement enables TMUS to tidy up a range of legacy Sprint and T-Mobile family safety offerings.
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PremiumJoosub highlights opportunity for 5G FWA across Africa
Vodacom is readying networks for 5G across its footprint. 4G and 5G FWA likely to play a greater role than fibre in supporting broadband connectivity.
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Analyst ReportTelefónicawatch Report #159 – November 2021
Key stories include: Execs cautious despite positive Q3 | Portuguese return rumoured | Tech grabs a slice of Brazilian IoT | Vivo ups its fibre intake | Samsung gets foot in VM O2 door
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Ofcom sticks to its guns on paired 2.1GHz spectrum
Spanish operators to continue to pay “RTVE tax” into 2023; Ofcom stays firm on paired 2.1GHz spectrum pricing, but will consult further on unpaired 2.1GHz spectrum fees.
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PremiumKatz: TMUS needs cut through with enterprises
Enterprises don’t know much about T-Mobile US services. But that’s not slowing drive to double enterprise market share. Partnerships are key to business growth ambitions beyond 5G connectivity.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT a Samsung favourite
Samsung getting traction; DT forms collaborations on European lobbying and internet evolution; e-mobility subsidiary closes in on “future” taxis.