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• The flip side of folding phones

  05-09-2019 20:24 via ft.com
  WeWork’s staggering new valuation, Facebook Dating launched in US, Android 10
  
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• T-Mobile staff start getting twitchy over Sprint merger

  05-09-2019 18:26
  A letter has emerged from T-Mobile Workers United, with the union asking Deutsche Telekom executives to confirm jobs will be safe following the merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint.
  According to Reuters, the union, representing around 500 employees from the telco, have seemingly decided to skip out T-Mobile US CEO John Legere and gone straight to group boss Tim Hoettges. The union is seeking assurances jobs will be safe should the merger between the two telcos survive legal challenges which are
  
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• Did you make it onto the 2019 Glotel Awards shortlist?

  05-09-2019 17:14
  It’s that time of year when even Brexit and the Ashes pale into insignificance compared to the unveiling of the Global Telecoms Awards shortlist.
  There were a record number of entrants this year, resulting in a record number of shortlisted entries. The incredibly diverse range of participants, products and projects illustrates what a vibrant industry telecoms is at it embarks on the 5G era. In acknowledgement of that new awards were created, not just for 5G but AI, digital transformation a
  
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• Azure is on a spending spree

  05-09-2019 13:30
  Cloud has led the Microsoft recovery in recent years, and the Azure team is doubling down on that momentum with a third acquisition in as many months.
  The financial details of the deal have not been revealed, though Movere will join the Microsoft Azure family, adding migration smarts to an already comprehensive armoury.
  “As cloud growth continues to unlock opportunities for our customers, cloud migration is increasingly important for business’s digital strategy,” said Jere
  
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• AT&T tries to breathe McElfresh air into its communications division

  05-09-2019 13:28
  US operator giant AT&T has unveiled lifer Jeff McElfresh CEO of AT&T Communications, replacing the retiring John Donovan.
  McElfresh has been at AT&T for 25 years and was most recently President of AT&T Communications’ Technology and Operations group, which covers the techie side of things. Since we’re at the start of the switch to a new generation of mobile technology it would seem to make sense to promote someone from that side of the business. They could, of course,
  
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• London trains destined for football stadium car park

  05-09-2019 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A fleet of old London trains are to be stored on a former football stadium car park – ahead of being scrapped.
  The trains, old TfL Class 315 units that are being replaced by new Bombardier supplied Aventra Class 710 trains, so they are no longer wanted.
  A contract signed with the Rotherham based metal scrapping firm CF Booth will see them taking many of the trains to be cut up for scrap, but in the meantime they need to be stored somewhere.As it happens, right next to the scrapping site in
  
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• DT inches towards the 5G dream

  05-09-2019 12:59
  The German telecommunications industry is doing everything it can to dispel the stereotype of German efficiency, but Deutsche Telekom is making progress in the 5G world.
  When it comes to the connectivity rankings, the Germans do not generally feature towards the top. This is evident in both mobile, with 4G coverage, and broadband. However, at IFA the management team has been pitching its progress, and in fairness, DT has beaten the majority of telcos to the 5G punch.
  5G is now live in Germany, w
  
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• Research indicates strong demand for digital services delivered by telcos

  05-09-2019 12:53
  BSS vendor Openet has published some new research that suggests consumers have a better perception of operators as digital brands than had been feared.
  While it should be stressed that Openet, as a digital transformation vendor, has a vested interest in encouraging operators to invest in their digital offering, the research was conducted independently and the results are deserving of consideration on their own merits.
  Presenting the findings Openet expressed pleasant surprise at how many po
  
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• How can operators avoid becoming a dumb pipe?

  05-09-2019 12:17
  Telecoms.com periodically invites third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Francesca Greane, Content Lead for Broadband World Forum, explores how increased connectivity is changing the role of operators, and how telcos can stake their claim in order to avoid becoming a mere dumb pipe.In the era of hyper-connectivity, society stands on the cusp of change. We have evolved from the basic internet connections introduced two decades ago and are no
  
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• US starts edging towards mid-band spectrum release

  05-09-2019 12:07
  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a statement all the telcos have been waiting for; there is finally going to be a spectrum auction for the 3.5 GHz band.
  The telcos will have to wait more than year to access the valuable spectrum assets, though the FCC team will hope to discuss rules and procedures to carve up the much-desired mid-band spectrum next June. The auction will likely be later in the year or early 2021, though it is evidence of the slow-moving wheels of progress
  
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• Is $170 million a big enough fine to stop Google privacy violations?

  05-09-2019 11:33
  Another week has passed, and we have another story focusing on privacy violations at Google. This time it has cost the search giant $170 million, but is that anywhere near enough?
  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced yet another fine for Google, this time the YouTube video platform has been caught breaking privacy rules. An investigation found YouTube had been collecting and processing personal data of children, without seeking permission from the individuals or parents.
  “YouTu
  
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• Global Consumers Rank Digital Leadership of Mobile Operators Higher than Spotify, eBay and Uber

  05-09-2019 10:05
  Survey underlines significant digital progress made by telcos in creating powerful digital brand value and the significance of digital services in acquiring, retaining and engaging customersDUBLIN, Ireland – 5th September, 2019 – New and exclusive research commissioned by Openet validates the significant progress made by the global mobile operator community in transforming to become digital service providers. The study, completed by Sapio Research, gauges the perceptions of global co
  
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• Pay a visit to St Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum

  05-09-2019 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Easy to walk past without noticing, but under the old gatehouse to Barts Hospital is a museum to its 900 odd years of history.St Bartholomew’s was founded in 1123 as a place of hospitality, and became known for taking in expectant mums, orphans and the like from nearby Newgate Prison. It soon gained a reputation for healing though, and people travelled here to pray to the Saint for healing — presumably ignoring the work of the people who did the actual healing though the application
  
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• Vodafone to launch in Oman, as it boosts its presence in MENA

  05-09-2019 02:00
   Vodafone Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oman Future Telecommunications to launch mobile network services in the Sultanate of Oman.The pair have signed a non-equity agreement that will see them roll out a brand…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• T-Mobile employees fear job cuts ahead of Sprint merger

  05-09-2019 02:00
  T-Mobile employees in the US have written to Tim Hoettges, CEO of the firm's parent company Deutsche Telekom, to seek assurances over their long-term job security after the firm's imminent merger with Sprint…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• New regional director to oversee rapid growth for Airtel in East Africa

  05-09-2019 02:00
  Airtel Africa has appointed a new regional director for East Africa to oversee the company's expansion in the key strategic region.Ian Ferraro will take up the reins as Airtel's regional director for East Africa with immediate effect…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Chile gives greenlight for Trans-Pacific feasibility study

  05-09-2019 02:00
  Chile has awarded a feasibility study for a proposed Trans-Pacific subsea cable that would connect South America with key markets in Asia.  The cable would stretch over 24…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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