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News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #48

By Kamile Bigenyte December 1, 2023

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.

Telco Buzz

Shifting Priorities in Telecoms: Customer Growth over Network Expansion

By Kamile Bigenyte November 30, 2023

A top-notch fibre network provider in London is revising its strategy, putting its expansion on hold to rather focus on serving their existing customers. This tactical shift, inevitably linked to layoffs, aims to maximise investor return through strategic customer acquisitions, but will it impact their goal to connect millions of homes with high-speed internet?

Telco Buzz

ASA Tightens Rules on Telco Mid-Contract Price Changes

By Kamile Bigenyte November 30, 2023

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ushered in stricter guidelines on mid-contract price changes in telecommunications, increasing the burden of clarity for operators. Historically, telecom contracts often obscured potential price fluctuations, misleading customers with allusions of fixed prices. These deceptive tactics, often rooted in fine print legalese, have necessitated ASA’s initiative for more transparent advertising. With Broadband and mobile contracts especially susceptible to annual adjustments, providers must alert customers clearly about prospective changes.

Telco Buzz

UK’s Full Expensing: A Dual-Edged Sword in Telecom Infrastructure Investment

By Kamile Bigenyte November 27, 2023

The UK government’s recent decision to continue a tax exemption policy marking network gear costs as deductible pre-tax profit boosts established telecom firms like BT, although smaller enterprises might not see similar benefits. This fiscal initiative heavily benefits BT in their £15 billion full-fibre project, increasing their capital spending by £300 million annually, expediting their fibre rollout to 25 million homes by 2026.

Telco Buzz

TPG Telecom-Vocus Deal Stalemate: Navigating the Failed Negotiations

By Kamile Bigenyte November 15, 2023

After a challenging negotiation period, TPG Telecom’s endeavour to sell a range of assets to Vocus has reached an impasse. The stumbling block largely revolves around the valuation of the diverse telecom assets. TPG, however, intimates interest in reviving talks at a smaller scale, bearing interest from strategic investors in mind.

Infrastructure

New Padua-Vienna Network Route; Boosts Northern Italy’s Connectivity

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 14, 2023

RETN, a leading international network services provider, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest network connectivity route from Padua to Vienna. Leveraging the VSIX Padua Point of Presence (PoP), this newly established route is designed to strengthen internet utilisation in the Veneto region by fostering collaboration among local, national, and international Internet Service Providers.

Broadband

Unraveling TIM’s Fixed-Line Network Sale to KKR: Key Stakeholders’ Views

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 8, 2023

Diving into the complex dynamics of the telecom industry, Telecom Italia (TIM) pushes forward with the sale of its fixed-line network to US-based KKR, forecasting considerable debt reduction. Yet, Vivendi’s discontent raises questions about ownership rights, stirring an interesting conflict.

Broadband

Exploring JioSpaceFiber: Revolutionizing Remote India Connectivity

By Kamile Bigenyte November 3, 2023

Reliance Jio’s introduction of JioSpaceFiber, a satellite broadband service, has rocked the telecom landscape. Offering gigabit speed connectivity even in remote Indian locations, this innovation brings affordable online engagement to all. Leveraging SES’ medium Earth orbit satellites, the joint venture holds the potential to transform India’s digital reach. Yet, this ambition is not without competition.

Telco Buzz

Exploring Google Fiber’s Bold 20-Gbps Leap with Nokia’s 25G PON

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 27, 2023

Nokia’s 25G PON solutions are boosting Google Fiber’s bold venture into establishing a 20-Gbps service, though the full potential of such capacity remains untapped. However, Google Fiber, focusing on the future, views this as a crucial step towards achieving 100-Gbps services and beyond. Yet, does the necessity of such impressive speeds linger in doubt, or are these advancements setting a thrilling precedent in the field of telecommunications?

5G

Orange’s 5G Ambitions and Infrastructure Divestment Debate

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 26, 2023

In the recently held Network X event, Orange’s Deputy CEO shed light on their significant fiber expansion and presented an intriguing outlook on 5G’s future, hinting at its potential in achieving the 2040 CSR objectives. Discussing 5G Standalone (SA), she highlighted it as a gamechanger for B2B interactions, fueling varied possibilities. Briefly discussing their triumph at the Barcelona port project, she humbly emphasized the responsibilities that come with connected factories.