Deutsche Telekom has frozen all 5G deals with vendors, awaiting a decision about the use of Huawei in its networks, according to Reuters.

The operator will set up towercos in 2020, cut telecom costs by €1bn, focus on infrastructure and B2B services, and could spin off MEA properties.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested the UK might ban Huawei from 5G networks to avoid jeopardising the intelligence-sharing alliance between the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Telefónica and Spanish state broadcaster RTVE have trialled the use of edge computing to replace TV trucks.

Gartner predicts that personalisation will fail to make return on investment (ROI) due to customers' growing reluctance to share data, poor data management or both.

CenturyLink has built new metro networks in Madrid (pictured), Spain and Marseille, France. The firm also connected 90 more data centres to its network in six markets.

The Intelligent Automated Network (IAN) will connect more than 125,000 Mars Inc.' associates across more than 80 countries.

Nokia is installing a mission-critical IP/MPLS network to digitalise and automate the management of the Finnish power grid.

According to Dell’Oro Group, Ericsson and Huawei were the top two vendors.

The CEOs of European telcos have called for measures to support innovation and lower network deployment costs.

In preparation for 5G, Orange Poland has selected Juniper Networks to enhance the automation capabilities of its IP network core.

A data call made on 29 November connected Bern, Switzerland, and Gold Coast, Australia, over live commercial 5G networks and 'pre-commercial' 5G smartphones.

Orange is launching Europe’s first operator-branded 5G smartphone, aimed at early adopters. Analysts say other telcos should take note to ensure effective 5G monetisation.

A 4K remote-surgery consultation has taken place in Italy, supported by TIM's 5G network.