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

Unlike their previous agreement, this will include the active radio elements, not just the passive tower infrastructure.

Orange says that the Dunant cable, a Google-baked project announced in March 2020, is open for wholesale and business customers.

Tata Consultancy Services will help the British operator configure and maintain 5G infrastructure.

French operator intends to increase margins, and become second biggest mobile and major fibre player.

The research house says demand from mission-critical organisations is driving “early” investment at a CAGR of 43.4%.

Both contracts build on long-standing relationships with Deutsche Telekom's American subsidiary.

The operator believes reorganisation and a refresh of responsibilities – including separating IT and infrastructure – will revive its fortunes.

American Towers will pay cash for the masts in Spain, Germany, Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina.

The operator group is taking another step to execute its tower strategy announced last year.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Ofcom confirms bidders for ‘imminent’ spectrum auction, although no date has been set.

Nigel King, CTO Cambium Networks, explains the possibilities of wireless coverage for those at the wrong side of the digital divide.

This is just the latest in a long line of criticisms over years about broken broadband promises by Parliamentary committees.

France, Germany, the Netherlands and UK will all benefit from their coordinated spectrum-sharing regulatory regimes.

The Italian provider’s target is to offer nationwide coverage by the end of this year.

The process has been dogged by controversy regarding allegedly 'preferential' terms for new entrants.

Revenue growth for telcos, webscale and carrier-neutral sector will average 1, 10 and 7% respectively, through to 2025.

So far, use has been for existing purposes, but the operator argues that this will change.

2020 highlighted spectacularly the critical role telecommunications play in our lives, while Covid-19 has reminded us that disease and misfortune don't recognise boundaries.

The performance breakthrough was achieved working with Intel, using its Xeon Scalable processor and Ethernet Network Adapter E810.