Iliad bid for Vodafone Italia confirmed and rejected
UK telco has confirmed French telecoms group Iliad offered to buy its Italian operation and that the offer was rejected.
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UK’s consolidation merry-go-round takes another turn
Comms regulator Ofcom set tongues wagging in the UK this week when it appeared to soften its stance on mobile network consolidation.
EU unveils €43 billion microchip manufacturing splurge
The European Union has announced a huge investment strategy to scale up its semiconductor sector, in a belated bid to achieve chip autonomy.
M&A looms in Southern Europe as Iliad and Orange reportedly make overtures
Iliad has reportedly made a takeover bid for Vodafone’s Italian unit, while Orange is exploring the possibility of a merger with MasMovil in Spain, according to the industry rumour mill.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Nokia, X2 and Big Tech
The middle of quarterlies season gives the lads plenty of corporate arcana to bang on about in this week’s pod. They start by reviewing Nokia’s numbers and what they say about the progress the Finnish kit vendor is making in its strategic turnaround. Iain then takes things even deeper into the weeds by introducing a technology Scott had never heard of that could have a major impact on the OpenRAN movement, before they conclude with a look at the fortunes of US Big Tech companies and what they mean for the broader economy.
Bharti Airtel plots $16 billion subsidiary spending spree
India’s Bharti Airtel has divulged plans to spend more than a trillion rupees doing business with its group companies over the next five years.
US telcos ask for $5.6 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE kit
Telecoms operators in the US have submitted applications for funding to replace network equipment from Chinese vendors to the tune of US$5.6 billion.
T-Mobile US buoyant but merger costs hit profits
T-Mobile US’s net income almost halved in the fourth quarter of last year but you could be forgiven for missing that metric amidst the hype of its overall results announcement.
Nokia revives dividend following strong turnaround
A strong end to 2021 led Nokia to make a whole host of crowd-pleasing announcements on quarterlies day.
BT staying in Sport for now, but full exit could still come
BT is working on a deal to create a 50:50 sports broadcasting joint venture with Discovery, a move that means it will not exit the sports business altogether.
Parallel Wireless ramps up OpenRAN activity
Parallel Wireless has revealed how it’s taking their involvement in OpenRAN to the next level.
Vodafone reportedly joins forces with Intel to develop its own OpenRAN chips
UK telco Vodafone has reportedly recruited Intel and other silicon manufacturers to help it design its own OpenRAN chip architecture at a new R&D centre in Spain.
BT plays catch up on OpenRAN with help from Nokia
UK operator group BT has decided it’s time to put a bit more effort into OpenRAN and recruited Nokia to provide the RIC for a trial in Hull.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: OpenRAN, 5G C-band and metaverse
We’re delighted to welcome our first guest of the year in John Baker of Mavenir. His company is a major player in the OpenRAN scene so we spend the majority of the pod chatting about that, during which Scott and Iain challenge John to justify the hype around it. They eventually move on to look at the silliness going on in the US to do with the C-band spectrum and conclude with the latest on the metaverse, which threatens to take over our lives.
Vodafone UK unveils its first (mostly) OpenRAN site
A Vodafone UK macro cell site has been switched on in Bath, which uses OpenRAN technology in all areas bar the antenna.
Is OpenRAN a reset for the GSM MoU?
Open RAN networks and technology continue to capture attention across telecoms industry. What is it about the technology that is whipping up the storm?
The Telecoms.com Podcast: OpenRAN, roaming and Huawei
After an extended break due to Christmas and Omicron, the lads are back in the studio. They start with an assessment of the Rona situation as we start the year and what that means for MWC. The main segments have a forward-looking feel, starting with a look at the prospects for OpenRAN and specifically Rakuten’s role in it. They move on to discuss the dilemma UK operators face regarding the reintroduction of roaming charges before concluding with a look at Huawei’s prospects.
Fujitsu and NTT Docomo help KT with its OpenRAN homework
Korean telecoms group KT has built a new OpenRAN test facility with plenty of help from its Japanese friends.
OpenRAN takes centre stage as Rakuten orchestrates Symphony spin-off
Rakuten Mobile’s OpenRAN effort is going up-tempo, thanks to its most recent corporate rejig.
Vodafone and Mavenir complete small cell OpenRAN trial
UK operator Vodafone and software vendor Mavenir say they have successfully tested a small cell OpenRAN mast using containerised software.
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