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In a strategic move to bolster its data center capabilities, DNA, a prominent mobile and fixed communications service provider in Finland and part of the Telenor Group, has successfully deployed an intent-based networking data center fabric. This innovative infrastructure, built upon Juniper Networks’ cutting-edge automation software and high-performance hardware, with advanced systems integration expertise from NEC Corporation, is poised to revolutionize DNA’s service delivery and operational efficiency.

Greek telecommunications heavyweight OTE appears to be changing course, with whispers abuzz of pivotal shifts in its future business plans. The rumored centerpiece is the potential sale of its Romanian mobile operations, Telekom Romania Mobile, to Quantum Projects Group. This points towards a strategic refocusing on OTE’s extensive Greek operations, signaling a departure from the international stage.

Italian telecom provider Wind Tre faces hurdles in selling infrastructure due to complex 5G network sharing negotiations with rivals Iliad and Fastweb. CK Hutchison delays the deal closure by three months to February 12, citing challenges with Iliad and Fastweb. Meanwhile, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s $6 billion merger in Indonesia with Huawei’s support achieves significant growth. France’s Orange introduces satellite broadband, while Norway’s Telenor sells its satellite operations. FCC’s new broadband rules target discrimination, raising concerns of unintended consequences. Mavenir and Nokia achieve remarkable Open RAN interoperability, overcoming past criticisms and showcasing commitment to multi-supplier systems.

Sweden’s recent spectrum auction has not only proved to be a triumph for the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), but also for the nation’s digital future. The robust participation from the country’s primary operators substantiates the utility of the spectrum in bolstering Sweden’s wireless services and advancing its 5G capabilities. In an impressive display, not just of interest, but also of investment, an imposing SEK 4.23 billion ($380 million) was raised in a span of just one day. This unprecedented event echoes Sweden’s commitment to digital progress, with new licenses primed to spark a wave of innovative advancements in the long-term. Stay tuned for more updates on the fascinating world of telecommunications.

As mobile operators grapple with record levels of international roaming traffic, they are faced with intricate wholesale roaming partnerships. Syniverse’s Senior Director, William Oliver, sheds light on intricacies surrounding such relations, mainly due to time-consuming discount calculations. Oliver proposes ‘multilateral netting’ as a solution to streamline cash flow and decrease workloads, taking into account not just roaming bills, but a variety of other payments.

In a strategic move set to reshape telecommunications landscapes, UAE telecom consortium e& has inked a €2.15 billion deal to procure a significant slice of PPF Telecom Group’s European operations. This stakes in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia come bundled with control over the local branches of telecom infrastructure divestment, Cetin. With an elaborate contingency payout plan incorporated, the deal also holds implications to the tune of €350 million over the next 3 years.

The dialogue strengthens between E& and PPF Group, sparking talks of a strategic alliance. With E&’s evident ambition to penetrate the European markets, the narrative gets captivating. Though discussions are in infancy, market enthusiasts eagerly await major developments. Meanwhile, PPF Group, post-acquiring Telenor’s assets, strengthens its presence in Europe.

Norway’s top telecom operator, Telenor, joins forces with Hafslund, HitecVision, and Analysys Mason to create the nation’s most secure commercial data center operator, focusing on sustainable solutions and critical data storage. The collaboration addresses national security concerns and promotes energy-efficient data centers with heat recycling potential.