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Telecom News | Week #48: Crown Castle critique, Boldyn Networks connectivity in London, Amazon Bedrock features, and Windstream's partnership.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #48

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Elliott Investment Management criticizes Crown Castle’s underperformance, pushing for an overhaul, including a new leadership team and board. Boldyn Networks activates a ‘small cell’ near King’s Cross, partnering with EE to boost coverage and speed in London. AWS expands Amazon Bedrock with new generative AI features, including leading models, customization options, and safeguards. Windstream’s Kinetic is launching a $32.5 million fiber project in Georgia, partnering with an electric cooperative, aiming to connect 17,000 homes and businesses in Colquitt County.

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Stonepeak, an investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, completed the acquisition of 49% interest in Cellnex Nordics.
M&A

Stonepeak completes acquisition of 49% interest in Cellnex Nordics

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Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 49% interest in Cellnex Sweden and Cellnex Denmark (“Cellnex Nordics”), the Swedish and Danish operations of Cellnex Telecom (“Cellnex”), Europe’s largest independent operator of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, for a total value of c. EUR 730 million, of which EUR 558 million is recognized upfront.

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Mitratel, Indonesian tower company, has revealed its acquisition of 803 telecoms masts from local infrastructure entity Gametraco Tunggal.
M&A

Mitratel Expands Presence: Acquisition and 5G Challenges Discussed

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Mitratel is significantly expanding its telecom mast portfolio with the purchase of 803 towers from Gametraco Tunggal, marking a strategic move beyond Java Island. This $113 million acquisition not only increases Mitratel’s infrastructure landscape but also welcomes 1,327 new tenants. The company’s ongoing investment in fiber optic networks aims to enhance tower operations, and crucially support the anticipated deployment of 5G networks in Indonesia.

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EXA Infrastructure announced extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second submarine route.
Infrastructure

EXA Infrastructure Advances Network in Crete with Second Diverse Submarine Route, Unveiling Strategic Investment and Innovation

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EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announced the extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second diverse submarine route as part of its ongoing strategic investment to accelerate its customers growth.

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Maritime industry is transforming, thanks to an agreement between satellite operator Sateliot and maritime container tracking specialist T42.
5G

Revolutionizing Maritime Industry with 5G-IoT Tracking Integration

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Unveiling a transformative pact in the maritime industry, Spain’s Sateliot and maritime container tracking leader T42 aim to revolutionize container tracking and monitoring with 5G-IoT technology. This exceptional venture will deploy thousands of 5G-IoT sensors linked to Sateliot’s LEO satellite constellation, promising unparalleled oversight over sea-borne goods.

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NTT, NTT DOCOMO, NTT Communications, and SKY Perfect JSAT have announced a strategic partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper.
Telco Buzz

Amazon’s Project Kuiper: A Leap in Japanese Telecommunication Services

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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, and SKY Perfect JSAT join forces with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to turbocharge Japan’s telecom services. The partnership seeks to leverage Project Kuiper’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network, offering a breadth of connectivity to enterprises and government entities despite the nation’s geographical challenges. The strategic emphasis is on utilizing Kuiper’s capabilities for redundant communication networks, covering even hard-to-reach locations ramping up continuity of services after emergencies and natural disasters.

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nLighten, a global infrastructure investor, has successfully acquired Gyro Center, a high-performance data center situated in Amsterdam.
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nLighten Boosts European Presence with Gyro Data Center Acquisition in Amsterdam

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In a strategic move to bolster its European presence, nLighten, the digital infrastructure platform under the umbrella of I Squared Capital, a renowned global infrastructure investor, has successfully acquired Gyro Center (“Gyro”), a high-performance data center situated in Amsterdam. This acquisition marks a significant stride for nLighten as it progresses towards realizing its ambition of establishing and operating the foremost data center platform in Europe.

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Australia recent auctioned off spectrum in the 3.4 GHz and 3.7 GHz bands, amassing A$722 million (US$474 million) for the government.
Broadband

Decoding Australia’s $474M Spectrum Auction: Winners and Strategy Revealed

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In a significant move, Australia has auctioned off 3.4 GHz and 3.7 GHz spectrum bands, amassing a considerable A$722 million. Telstra emerged victorious, with plans to enhance its 5G offerings, notably in rural Australia. However, Telstra’s rivals also secured frequencies, with speculation around their strategic plans. ACMA chair affirmed the benefits of this allocation for digital connectivity and competition, reflecting the shared optimism of telecom regulators and companies.

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In a recent development, Ericsson, Vodafone, and Qualcomm Technologies have accomplished a milestone in European network technology.
IoT

Exploring 5G RedCap: Efficiency Leap for IoT Integration

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Ericsson, Vodafone, and Qualcomm Technologies recently pioneered data transmission via RedCap on a European network for the first time, unlocking a more streamlined, efficient mode of connectivity for IoT and other devices. Tested on Vodafone Spain’s 5G platform, the Ericsson’s RedCap technology enhances connectivity potential while providing economic and efficient data transmission. Furthermore, the demonstration introduced a new technology, New Radio Light, for extending battery life of customer devices.

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