The Open Networking Foundation's (ONF) SD-RAN project was launched in April 2020 and has published its first software release.

The new venture will be the centre of excellence for the Group's cloud and edge computing solutions.

The founders claim this is the first joint venture of its kind in Europe and will be based in Paris.

The government has approved the draft legislation – but bidding is not expected to begin before early 2022.

The money will be spent on local initiatives in 13 European countries and Turkey, over five years.

The operator plans to sell part of the fixed fibre assets in its home market to a consortium.

Scott Petty, CTO of the UK opco, will take over responsibilities at group level for digital and services.

The vendor claims it is the first to demonstrate this capability, which it expects to be a common requirement.

Sweden’s latest spectrum auction might have been delayed, but the frequencies’ activation is immediate.

Youfone will offer fixed and mobile services on Proximus’ network.

They see Open RAN “as the technology of choice for future mobile networks to the benefit of consumer and enterprise customers across Europe”.

Software-defined services will enable secure collaboration and foster digital transformation.

They are to fund an independently managed Digital Infrastructure Vehicle (DIV).

The communications wholesaler and enabler already provides IoT connectivity to 700 operators.