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Europe’s shift away from Chinese telecoms suppliers gaining traction

29 October, 2020

The phaseout of Chinese telecoms equipment in Europe is accelerating as British telco BT picks Sweden’s Ericsson to supply 5G equipment.

Its decision comes soon after Sweden became the latest European nation to restrict the role of Chinese telecoms equipment suppliers on security grounds, impacting...

Spectrum acquisition and rural broadband grant strategies coming to light

20 October, 2020

The main players and their early game plans in the rush for spectrum resources and connectivity grants are becoming clearer in the US, with cablecos choosing to team up for C-band coming as a surprise to some. As the US unveils bidders planning to take part in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, a €750bn (US$887bn) European Recovery Fund is also targeting digital and green initiatives in the pandemic’s wake.

The FCC released...

Post-pandemic planning in terrestrial connectivity spawns advent of special purpose acquisition vehicles

7 October, 2020

Post-pandemic planning is taking hold in terrestrial connectivity, including the sudden appearance of special purpose acquisition companies seeking nearly US$1.5bn in combined investment.

Network planning is ongoing, as executives in the sector are also focusing on the organic growth of…

T-Mobile girds for 5G clash as other connectivity ecosystems lurk on horizon

24 September, 2020

T-Mobile could be preparing to battle cable while aligning with providers of satellite connectivity as the US MNO launches a flurry of initiatives as part of its 5G strategy.

The telco has an advantage over other providers prepping for increased 5G competition as it has…

Economic hardship boosts prepaid and could prompt more MVNO deals as Verizon buys Tracfone

16 September, 2020

The economic environment is encouraging more MNOs to acquire MVNOs, as Verizon buys Tracfone in the US in a strategy-changing prepaid push.

Value tends to shift to prepaid from postpaid in economic downturns, and the deal follows similar moves in...

Europe’s shift away from Chinese telecoms suppliers gaining traction

Spectrum acquisition and rural broadband grant strategies coming to light

Post-pandemic planning in terrestrial connectivity spawns advent of special purpose acquisition vehicles

T-Mobile girds for 5G clash as other connectivity ecosystems lurk on horizon

Economic hardship boosts prepaid and could prompt more MVNO deals as Verizon buys Tracfone

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