Among other things, CERRE recommends the competitive use of networks by different players – rather than focusing on competition between network owners – to lower entry barriers.
Poor experience is the main reason Italians churn from big mobile brands
Due to the economic effects of the pandemic, Italian customers are more price sensitive too, and shifting to cheaper sub-brands.
Overcoming Europe’s data inferiority complex
Why ePrivacy must be reformed by Daniel Pataki, VP for Policy and Regulation, Head of Europe, Russia & CIS, GSMA, and Lise Fuhr, Director General, ETNO.
5G requires collaboration on an unprecedented scale
Sponsored: 5G promises a fascinating future filled with what was sci-fi material mere decades ago. We’re heading toward a greener, safer, and more connected world.
Europe’s operators look to maximise tower power
Nick Wood looks at how operators are pursuing tower spinoffs and network sharing deals with renewed vigour, as they grapple with the cost of deploying 5G, coverage in-fill and stiff competition.
Using AI to help telcos protect 5G masts and fibre from damage
Simon Navin, Head of High Definition Roads at Ordnance Survey, explains how OS is building an asset management data service using AI, plus fleets of vehicles with camers and sensors.
A full-fibre cure for Europe?
As full-fibre deployments recover from lockdown disruption, FTTH market fundamentals look healthy, but challenges remain for network rollout and customer take-up, writes Michelle Donegan.
NaaS demystified: Unlock the full potential of Network as a Service
Operators typically spend 80% of budget on integration & routine ops, leaving very little to invest in new innovative services and technologies.
Satellite: 5G hits new heights for coverage and enterprise
Interest in satellite-based 5G services is reaching new heights. Governments need to fill coverage gaps; verticals want connectivity to address their specific needs, writes Nick Wood.
There are high hurdles to leap before operators get a truly open RAN
Caroline Gabriel, Research Director, Rethink Research, warns that enthusiasm is veering dangerously close to hype, and O-RAN is not guaranteed to succeed.
Telcos – be bold and diversify: lessons for a post-COVID world
Jonatan Matsson, Partner at Kearney writes that while Covid-19 has been damaging, it's created an opportunity for telcos to diversify, enhance and refine their portfolios.
Beyond OSS – the sea change in OSS, and the realization of Network-as-a-Service
Grant Lenahan and Francis Haysom explore how the communications world has changed dramatically, and cloud-based technologies are accelerating this change.
Leveraging 5G & edge networks to optimise the smart city
An exclusive interview with Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Senior Director (Smart Nation Platform Solutions), GovTech Singapore, and keynote speaker at our virtual event, 5G: Performing at the Edge.
Case study: Vodafone dials up end to end test automation for SAP S/4HANA
The implementation has increased the speed and efficiency of testing for one of the world’s five largest SAP S/4HANA implementations with 200% faster automated test cases.