BT plans liquid cooling trials with Iceotope and others
BT has become the latest telecoms operator to embrace the idea of liquid cooling as a way to reduce energy consumption, which in turn helps with climate-related targets and saves some cash.
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Orange Romania ditches greenbacks but still goes green
The Romanian arm of operator group Orange announced the sale of its retail banking business and, soon after, the purchase of a bunch of renewable energy.
Vodafone dials up its solar energy supply in Europe
Renewable energy firm Iberdrola will provide Vodafone’s operations in Germany, Portugal and Spain with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy per year.
Ericsson to site new European tech hub in Estonia
Ericsson is spending €155 million on a smart manufacturing and technology hub in Europe as it seeks to forge stronger links between R&D and production.
Orange and Tele2 spearhead initiative to recycle old phones
Industry body the GSMA, along with a bunch of telcos, have set the goal of recovering a fifth of the devices they distribute for repair, reuse or recycling by the end of the decade.
Ongoing telco supply chain issues boost circular economy
Equipment shortages are still plaguing operators, prompting them to turn to refurbished kit.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: public cloud, Vodafone and M&A
It’s the Easter holidays so we had to record this episode over Zoom because Pierre is on his travels. After another AI Armageddon tangent, the guys start by reflecting on a recent UK decision to investigate its public cloud market over competition concerns, which coincides with their broader concerns in this area. They move on to recap a recent visit to Vodafone, at which it showed off its energy-saving efforts, before concluding with a review of some recent corporate shenanigans.
Vodafone flaunts its energy saving efforts
UK operator Vodafone detailed the technical developments it is making to render its network more energy efficient, such as installing its first on-site solar panels at an exchange in Gloucester.
How five of the world’s biggest operators deal with their greenhouse gas emissions
Like all major users of electricity, ISPs have been striving to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions.
What to expect from European operators at MWC 2023
With the biggest trade show in the telecoms calendar kicking off next Monday, here’s a sneak peak of what some of the main European telco groups will be showcasing in the halls of La Fira in Barcelona.
Widespread distrust of corporate ESG reporting revealed
A new industry survey has found that most business leaders in major industries doubt their peers’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
Telia puts sustainability at management board level
Telia Company has announced changes to its top management that include putting the sustainability agenda front and centre.
Ericsson goes green with Optus kit and financing framework
Ericsson has established a new financing framework to cover future investments in energy efficient technologies and renewable energy, the announcement coming a day after it shared details of the rollout of an energy efficient RAN site with Australia’s Optus.
Orange wants to somehow reduce energy consumption with 5G
European operator Orange says it is stepping up efforts to reduce energy consumption across Europe by deploying 5G.
Telecoms industry renews its vows at COP27 but with conditions
We’re in the middle of the annual climate action jamboree known as COP, in which the global public and private sectors strive to show they’re doing their bit for the planet.
Can the Circular Economy help solve the supply chain crisis?
To overcome supply chain issues, the industry needs to consider alternative options. Some operators are exploring product redesign to avoid using equipment they can’t get hold of, whereas others are turning to the circular economy.
Climate and the economy are fuelling smart home device uptake
UK consumers are increasingly turning to smart devices to help them cope with the cost of living crisis.
Helping Operators Improve Network Sustainability by Introducing New Technologies
Jason Tu, Technical Spokesperson at ZTE, shares his view on the role of communication networks in improving sustainable income and ZTE’s vision on its future roadmap in dealing with challenges from climate change.
UK raises questions over Big Tech’s encroachment into financial services
UK regulatory body the Financial Conduct Authority has published some thoughts on the potential competition impacts of Big Tech’s entry into the finance sector, and is seeking views on the matter.
DT to cut energy usage in Germany by 10% in two years
Deutsche Telekom has unveiled its latest sustainability targets, which include a pledge to reduce energy usage in its home market by at least 10 percent by 2024.
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