GSMA says telcos are getting stiffed on network infrastructure costs
The telecoms industry body and organiser of MWC throws its weight in on the question of who pays for the internet?
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UK government moves to improve telco access to street furniture
Things like streetlights are handy places to put mobile base stations but they can often be hard to access. The UK government is trying to change that.
Neutral host provider BAI heads to Italy, led by former TIM execs
BAI Communications is taking its neutral host business to Italy, headed up by a team of executives, most of whom have worked at TIM at one time or another.
New TIM CEO looking into network spin-off
TIM’s broad of directors has charged new chief exec Pietro Labriola with examining options for the future of its infrastructure assets, which could include a network spin-off.
UK government looks to digitise 5G cell site acquisition
Mobile operators need access to street furniture to roll out 5G networks and the UK government is parting with a small amount of cash to make life easier for them.
Colao presents Italy’s plan for cloud autonomy
Italy will launch a tender for the creation of a national cloud hub by the end of this year as part of a project designed to give the country a degree of digital autonomy.
5G network kit revenues to near $20 billion this year — report
Global 5G network infrastructure revenue is on course for a growth spike this year, but growth will slow in 2022, according to new data published on Wednesday.
Cellnex completes €1.6 billion Polish expansion
Ambitious Spanish infrastructure specialist Cellnex has completed its acquisition of Polkomtel Infrastruktura.
BAI on the M&A train, next stop California
BAI Communications has announced the acquisition of Mobilitie, a move that boosts its presence in the US, particularly on the West Coast.
Singtel sells broad range of assets as earnings plummet
Singtel distracted the industry from a weak set of full-year results with the publication of a new strategy that includes the planned sale of a broad swathe of infrastructure assets.
Orange mulls buying back infrastructure assets to boost TOTEM
Orange is reportedly considering buying back an infrastructure asset it sold almost two decades ago to boost its recently-created TOTEM towers business.
UK government has another look at laws governing access to telecoms infrastructure
Now that we’re free of EU regulation it’s time to make the Electronic Communications Code fit for purpose.
Infra projects back in fashion as US Democrats push for $100bn broadband pledge
The Moving Forward Act has navigated the first of three political hurdles, though now the $100 billion broadband initiative from the Democrats faces Republican scrutiny.
UK continues to lag on fibre as BoJo forgets broadband promise
As the UK continues to trail other European nations on fibre deployments, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has omitted broadband infrastructure from grand spending plans to drive the economy forward.
Ofcom tells off ITV and ESTV over 5G conspiracy theory coverage
Ofcom has concluded its investigations into ITV and ESTV, after both TV stations were seemingly fanning the flames of the conspiracy theories which have linked 5G to the coronavirus outbreak.
Huawei position in UK called into question by rowdy politicians
A small group of UK politicians are gathering steam in opposition of the Telecoms Supply Chain Review, calling for zero involvement from high-risk vendors, and the Government did not directly disagree.
Iliad is starting to look very light on infrastructure
French telco Iliad has confirmed a deal to sell 51% ownership of its fibre assets to InfraVia for roughly €300 million.
Brookfield finds more cash for $2.6bn Cincinnati Bell purchase
Brookfield Infrastructure has continued its Christmas spending spree with the acquisition of Cincinnati Bell for $2.6 Billion.
Brookfield expands telco footprint with WIG stake
Brookfield Infrastructure has expanded its communications infrastructure portfolio to the UK through the acquisition of a 93% stake in Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG).
Norway says yes to Huawei
The Norwegian Government has said it will not ban Huawei from providing network infrastructure equipment or services to fuel the drive towards 5G.
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