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PremiumVodafone closes in on UK Redstream network evolution
Vodafone UK enters into final phases of Redstream Evolution project, which will converge all customers onto single network.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech
VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech with Wavemobile in Wales, employing backhaul via LEO satellites
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Business: BT picks up local council deals in Scotland
BT picks up local council deals in Scotland but faces more backlash on Street Hub plans.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Legal setback in Brussels for telco M&A
Legal setback in Brussels for telco M&A as court backs EC’s decision to block Hutchison-O2 merger in 2016.
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M&AUS’ Searchlight moves closer to Gresham House buyout
Agreement sees parentage change at UK altnets GoFibre and Wildanet, among others.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT aims to slash NHS wait times with new AI health-tech partnership
BT Business’ Corporate and Public Sector team ramps up efforts on AI and digital diagnosis services with deepc partnership.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone kickstarts open RAN, Huawei gets the boot
UK deployment begins in earnest as operator seeks 2,500 open RAN sites by 2027.
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PremiumVodafone Peoplewatch: Safaricom calls in reinforcements after Chair exit
August 2023 update: Michael Joseph leaves Safaricom’s Board in Kenya, with Dr John Mosonik and Murielle Lorilloux joining as Non‑Executive Directors.
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Network & InfrastructureIn depth: Watchdogs lambast UK gov broadband investment failings; ESN deemed “unachievable”
Scrutineers place ESN (emergency network), Project Gigabit (fibre), SRN (rural 4G), ONF (open RAN) and 5G Testbed public-private partnerships in remedial for execution or traction failure; 26% of significant fiscal 2022–23 funding left untapped. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: I Squared emerges as frontrunner to acquire controlling stake in American Tower’s Indian unit
American Tower enters exclusive talks with I Squared to offload majority stake in Indian subsidiary. UK government commissions feasibility study into establishment of Future Telecommunications Institute.
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Network & InfrastructureBT 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.
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Network & InfrastructureAmerican Tower’s CoreSite activates transatlantic subsea cable
Near‑7,000km Amitié submarine cable said to be highest capacity cable crossing Atlantic.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany deploys DAS at Munich HQ
CommScope’s ERA distributed antenna system installed at O2 Tower headquarters in Munich to provide indoor mobile coverage.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone places 5G SA at heart of cloud gaming ambition
Vodafone and Ericsson trial 5G SA network slice for cloud gamers.
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Suppliers & SCMGermany seeks high-risk compromise as operators maintain reliance on Huawei
Vodafone and its peers may get time to wean themselves from Huawei dependency as Germany looks set to water down high-risk restrictions.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Vodafone hits 90% 5G coverage in Germany
Vodafone hits 90% 5G coverage in Germany.
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PremiumBT people moves: new digital business MD selected
Harry Singh named MD of Digital Business at BT Business.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Newmark launches new data centre investment platform
Real estate advisory group launches new data centre investment platform. GoFibre and Lightning Fibre set for UK fibre network expansion.
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Public AffairsWales puts sale of regional fibre network on the table
Devolved body sounds out market interest in purchase of publicly owned network in North Wales, ahead of 2025 contract end point.