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Market Watch

BT’s New Leadership Era Begins with Promising Financial Outlook

By Kamile Bigenyte February 2, 2024

Allison Kirkby has officially taken the reins at BT, unveiling her first set of financial results as the company’s new chief executive. The figures, reflecting the final quarter of 2023, show a modest increase in revenue to £5.3 billion, up from £5.2 billion, with adjusted EBITDA holding steady at £2 billion. This performance was bolstered by positive developments within Openreach and the Consumer division, though slightly hampered by the challenges faced by BT Business, including cost issues and a downturn in legacy product sales.

5G

Navigating 5G-Advanced Transition with Allocated 6GHz Spectrum

By Kamile Bigenyte January 25, 2024

Recognizing the growing demand for mid-band spectrum, the International Telecom Union (ITU) appends new frequency bands for 5G usage. A significant addition was the 6GHZ spectrum, which is anticipated to facilitate the 5G evolution. Multiple global operators have conducted successful tests, making strides toward a seamless shift to 5G-Advanced. This advancement not only opens a myriad of industry opportunities but also promises an improved user experience potentially comparable to the fiber experience.

Infrastructure

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in UK’s Full Fibre Sector

By Kamile Bigenyte January 25, 2024

Discover Altnets and ISPA’s newly launched report’s deep dive into UK’s full fibre broadband sector. Unearth historical setbacks and the transformative impact of procurement strategies in this detailed analysis. Insight-packed, it fosters understanding of the sector’s intricacies and highlights Altnets’ contribution to the gigabit broadband transition.

Telco Buzz

VMO2’s Ambitious Hiring Plan: Diverse Opportunities vs Shrinking Targets

By Kamile Bigenyte January 24, 2024

VMO2 is set to bolster its workforce with 200 new roles, an exciting prospect for those seeking to embark on careers in the dynamic telecommunications industry. While this initiative presents a pathway to cultivating vital skills and qualifications, the telecom giant’s stride in employment growth seems to have slowed following last year’s ambitious pledge.

Infrastructure

Smart-Building Transformation: Fusing Historic Charm with High-Tech Connectivity

By Kamile Bigenyte January 18, 2024

In an exciting partnership, DZS and Andorix are commanding a digital transformation by converting landmark buildings across North America into fiber-based smart-buildings. By integrating DZS’s FiberLAN technology and Andorix’s PON service, they’ve not only availed historical sites to meet today’s digital demands but also brought considerable operational and capital savings.

Market Watch

BT’s Bold Move: Repurposing Street Cabinets into EV Chargers

By Kamile Bigenyte January 9, 2024

BT is pushing the envelope, repurposing fading street cabinets, once integral for broadband and phone hookups, into sophisticated EV charging points. Amid a direct-to-home fiber revolution, redundant units could fuel a UK-wide EV charging network, starting in East Lothian, Scotland.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #1

By Kamile Bigenyte January 5, 2024

Ooredoo drives Qatar National Vision 2030 with a widespread fiber rollout, covering 99.9% of households, maintaining high service levels and introducing innovative technologies. Vodafone UK advocates for the implementation of 5G SA technology, citing its transformative impact on industries, such as renewable energy and agriculture. CableLabs has made strides in deploying 10G network in 2023, advancing DOCSIS 4.0 technology, issuing CPON architecture specifications, and accelerating FTTP adoption. Microsoft’s new Copilot key represents a groundbreaking addition to Windows keyboards, integrating AI seamlessly and signaling a significant shift after three decades.

Market Watch

Elon Musk Explores Vi Stake to Navigate Starlink’s Entry into India

By Kamile Bigenyte January 4, 2024

In a strategic move to gain a foothold in India’s expanding telecommunications market, Elon Musk’s satellite communications constellation, Starlink, is reportedly considering a stake in Vodafone Idea (Vi). As of 2024, Starlink boasts a constellation of over 5,500 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, providing commercial services in more than 60 countries to approximately 1.5 million subscribers.

M&A

Freedom Fibre and VX UK Merge to Expand Broadband Reach

By Kamile Bigenyte January 2, 2024

In a strategic move to enhance their presence in the North West of England and the Midlands, Freedom Fibre and VX UK have announced a merger, forming a new entity named Freedom Fibre Limited. The combined operation will cover a substantial footprint of 285,000 premises, with Neil McArthur, founder and CEO of Freedom Fibre, leading the helm along with the current senior leadership team from Freedom Fibre.

Broadband

Telecom Associations Urge German Government to Trim Gigabit Funding

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 20, 2023

Several prominent German telecoms associations, including ANGA, Bitkom, BREKO, BUGLAS, and VATM, have united in a call to the German government, urging a reduction in funding for fibre-optic projects. Citing concerns over the overwhelming response to the German Gigabit funding program, the associations propose a cut in funding to €1 billion between 2024-2026.