Latest tech news – Page 10
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Network & InfrastructureTrooli CEO: UK’s Project Gigabit scheme will ‘come into its own’
Talking to Zen’s Richard Tang, Trooli CEO Andy Conibere praised the work of the government’s BDUK in stimulating an altnet industry.
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: fibre routes to retail; TalkTalk’s latest rejig; Asia’s infra ownership overhaul
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including TalkTalk’s last-minute refinancing, investment boosts for the satellite sector, Japan’s moves towards greater infrastructure sharing, and plenty more…
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Financial & PerformanceVi plugs 4G network gaps to stem subscriber losses
Vi gets on the road to recovery in Q1 FY24–25 with spending on network upgrades and preparing for 5G after recent fundraising.
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Partnerships & AlliancesGermany’s Freenet rejigs MNO partnerships as discount competition hots up
The German player has signed new agreements with all three MNOs but says O2 deal offers greater revenue-share benefits.
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: fibre, satellite, and 5G network milestones
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem of investments and partners, including: SpaceMobile launch nearing with Vodafone near top of priority list; Kenyan 5G superiority (with FWA uplift); and a Greek fibre deal on the cards…
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Network & InfrastructureUS majors first, Vodafone next as SpaceMobile readies for launch
AST SpaceMobile backers AT&T and Verizon will beta test space-based cellular broadband initially, with Vodafone and Rakuten next on the list for commercial services.
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Network & InfrastructureDT sees bright future for Access 4.0 project after Linux Foundation swap
DT says the Linux Foundation is well equipped to support former ONF network disaggregation initiatives.
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Network & InfrastructureSafaricom claims 5G coverage lead in Kenya
Safaricom says it has the largest 5G network in Kenya with more than 1,000 sites deployed, but usage remains coverage and usage are low compared to 4G.
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M&AEQT and Eutelsat discuss ‘innovative’ satellite ground infraco
Aim is to create a “pure-play, operator-neutral” ground station business initially worth €790m.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach enters Project Gigabit fray at near-£1bn scale
Openreach handed its first Project Gigabit contracts, more in discussion. UK government ‘redoubles’ rural infill efforts, including first few in Wales…
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Strategy & ChangeIndia’s Bharti steps in as BT’s new largest shareholder
BT Group reunited with 1990s partner, but this time as junior, with new India connection talked up. Investment anchored as ‘vote of confidence’ in CEO Allison Kirkby’s strategy. Road to regulatory approval appears relatively smooth. More on Altice retreat…
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Weekly BriefingsInfrawatch Weekly: Italian infra on the up; Project Gigabit preps leap forward; Macquarie comes and goes
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond; including INWIT prepping for Italian investment boost; Indus Towers finally getting paid; claims that UK PIA oversight is MIA; latest people moves; and plenty more…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark
Q2 FY24: Digital B2B services unit hits revenue milestone in last twelve-month period, and reported another solid quarterly performance. Read more…
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Financial & Performance1&1 claims build momentum despite more network snags
German operator has now installed antennas and fibre connectivity at 546 sites, although supply challenges remain. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureGreek fibre: OTE lines up wholesale deals with rivals Vodafone and Nova
Incumbent’s new CEO Kostas Nebis flags pair of strategically significant wholesale tie-ups are imminent, as OTE seeks to accelerate commercialisation of flagship, €3bn fibre investment programme.
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: fibre sale, B2B investment, UK merger delay
Latest from Vodafone and its interests, including: quarterly and full-year results in India that show positive movement; B2B recovery work begins in Germany; TPG puts fibre assets back up for sale; and plenty more in Europe, Africa, Asia, beyond…
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M&ATelefónica firms up MásOrange 5G spectrum buy — report
Group said to have finalised terms to acquire 3.5GHz spectrum from newly-merged operator as part of post-merger asset fine-tuning.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY24 Highlights: ‘Confident’ Group credits Core Markets catalysts
Initiatives unveiled in Q1 already bearing fruit, as Group affirms it remains on track to meet end-year financial objectives. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY24 Guidance: Fresh opportunities keeping Group on track
Guidance reiterated across all metrics, with “positive near-term catalysts” to serve as tailwinds in second half of the year.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY24 In-depth: Focus on profitability as revenue blips in key geographies
Group reports slight revenue and earnings increases, as growth decelerates in Brazil and Germany, while Virgin Media O2 adjusts guidance after reporting decreases in sales and EBITDA. Read more…