Noel Hamill

The UK operator, Virgin Media O2 just announced a new partnership with Accenture to ramp up its private 5G offerings. This move underscores a growing theme we've been discussing – the fierce competition among UK mobile networks to capture the SME market. The growth of the integrators as primary points of development for companies cannot be underestimated. Connectivity is always important but the process of developing the wider transformations required need different skills and resources 🔘 The Accenture Angle: It's about more than just connectivity. Networks like Virgin Media O2 are tapping into Accenture's integration and transformation expertise and its ability to develop bespoke solutions to win business. 🔘 Focus on industry verticals: The focus on sectors like construction, logistics, and manufacturing demonstrates a clear strategic approach to target specific pain points with 5G-powered solutions. This latest development shows that it's not just about connectivity anymore.  Networks are playing a long game, looking to position themselves as strategic technology partners, offering value-added services tailored to specific business needs. It will be interesting to see how this strategy unfolds, and whether private 5G becomes a genuine game-changer for SMEs. #VirginMedia02 #Accenture #private5G #SMEs #UKBusiness #5g

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Positive results from Three UK showing improvement in their underlying business, but reiterating the point that is being made all the time - that the merger with Vodafone is critical to the future of their business. #connectivity #networks #consolidation #investment #innovation #mnos #2g #3g #4g #5g #business #UK #mergers #growth #mobile #mobilenetworks #telecoms #telecommunications #government #ukgovernment https://lnkd.in/eaWQmyFA

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Kudos to Linda Hardesty for asking the thoughtful questions! - A U.K. research group predicts that in 10 years many young people will have never subscribed to fixed-line broadband - They already satisfy most of their internet needs over their phones - 6G researchers say cellular will have the speeds and capacity to handle most users' broadband needs in 10 years In the words of T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, "Wireless is where the future lies." 🔮 Which all sorta begs the question,..how much of the $42 billion BEAD should be allocated to wireless infrastructure? 🤔 Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Maine Connectivity Authority Janet Mills Angus King U.S. Senator Susan Collins Rich Miner #genz #wireless #5G #6G #lastmile #broadband #internet #future #bead

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Congratulations to our partners Community Fibre Limited being crowned winner for your TV service! As mentioned by Choose.co.uk 'Both providers perform well and are easy to recommend, yet for Londoners Community Fibre may have the edge with their lower pricing and optional Netgem TV add-on.' Community Fibre Limited achievement in offering a TV service as a bundle has set a new benchmark for what customers can expect from their broadband providers! https://lnkd.in/dtZpbj6h Our TVaaS bundled with FTTP stands as a testament to our dedication to long-term success. By partnering with us, ISPs can accelerate their customer acquisition by converting the RFS footprint but most of all create a compelling one stop bundle with FTTP and Voip to add stickiness in their offering but also use TV as a retention tool to retain your hard fought acquired customers. We are the Altnets choice offering an end to end added value service . #IndustryInsights #StrategicPartnerships #FutureProofing

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There are amazing opportunities to lit up in the Healthcare, Education and Agriculture sectors as Vodafone has reinforced its commitment to roll out its 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology to rural Wales as part of its proposed merger with Three UK. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone UK, said: “We know that access to connectivity is important for everyone, but this research reveals the extent to which rural Wales is experiencing digital exclusion, showing exactly why we need to accelerate the roll out of 5G infrastructure. Through our proposed merger with Three UK, we would be able to help close the rural digital divide in Wales, helping these communities to take advantage of 5G and enjoy the same benefits it brings to their urban neighbours.” #5GULTRA #VFTHREEMERGER https://lnkd.in/dPX-XxgU

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Driving penetration is now the number one focus for the Altnets in the UK. The average consumer take-up across altnet networks is currently at 16%, half that of Openreach at 32%, despite the collective footprint of challengers now equalling that of the incumbent. We explore why this is and what needs to change to address it. I'm very happy to talk to anyone with a view on the situation and ways it can be addressed. In Part two (watch this space) we will provide valuble insights and actionable recommendations to drive penetration from some of the very best practice.

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Charlotte Kan welcomes to the Extra Shot stage at DSP Leaders World Forum 2024 Chris Lewis of Lewis Insight and Martyn Warwick of TelecomTV to determine their views and get their reactions to the four panel discussions that took place on day one of the Forum, including ‘Directing and accelerating network innovation’, ‘Enabling the autonomous network with AI’, ‘Creating cloud-native software engineering teams’ and ‘Building digital infrastructure from core to edge’. ☞ Watch now on demand: https://lnkd.in/ejeFZGEe Featuring: ✓ Martin Warwick, Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, TelecomTV ✓ Chris Lewis, Managing Director, Lewis Insight Among the questions raised were: ◦ How can companies create the right environment for innovation to thrive? ◦ How can the industry attract new talent? ◦ Does the industry need to change focus from the technology to the customer? #DSPLWF24 #DSPLeaders #CloudNative #Automation #Network Edge #Telecom #Innovation #NetworkStrategy #BusinessModel

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Charlotte Kan welcomes to the Extra Shot stage at DSP Leaders World Forum 2024 Chris Lewis of Lewis Insight and Martyn Warwick of TelecomTV to determine their views and get their reactions to the four panel discussions that took place on day one of the Forum, including ‘Directing and accelerating network innovation’, ‘Enabling the autonomous network with AI’, ‘Creating cloud-native software engineering teams’ and ‘Building digital infrastructure from core to edge’. ☞ Watch now on demand: https://lnkd.in/ejeFZGEe Featuring: ✓ Martin Warwick, Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, TelecomTV ✓ Chris Lewis, Managing Director, Lewis Insight Among the questions raised were: ◦ How can companies create the right environment for innovation to thrive? ◦ How can the industry attract new talent? ◦ Does the industry need to change focus from the technology to the customer? #DSPLWF24 #DSPLeaders #CloudNative #Automation #Network Edge #Telecom #Innovation #NetworkStrategy #BusinessModel

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As our policy makers and candidates ready themselves for the Election of a new Parliament, please consider what YOU will do to enable BT Group to deliver the digital infrastructure the UK needs to supercharge the UK's productivity. With limited manoeuvre for the next Government (whichever flavour) to increase funding to drive the productivity improvements the UK needs, enabling and accelerating the rollout of digital infrastructure needs to be high on the list of Top Priorities. We also need a sensible debate with policy makers on the recovery and removal of obsolete tech. This is a huge opportunity but needs planning support.

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Over 2 million UK businesses will be affected by the #PSTN switch off at the end of 2025. Are you ready to go full digital? Follow our three simple steps. https://lnkd.in/enb8gSP2 KORE Cradlepoint EMEA, part of Ericsson

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SHAKING UP UK BROADBAND: NETOMNIA AND BRSK’S GAME-CHANGING DEAL Big news in the UK broadband world: Netomnia and Brsk are joining forces in what's being called the biggest merger yet among alternative network providers. This move is part of the industry's bid to give BT and Virgin Media O2 a run for their money in the full-fibre rollout across the country. The companies struck the deal last week, creating one of the largest "altnets" out there. Investors have been pouring billions into these altnets, hoping to challenge the big players. With the focus shifting from just laying down fibre to actually signing up customers, this kind of consolidation was pretty much expected. Everyone’s looking to get a return on their investment in the digital upgrade. We've seen other big moves recently too. For example, CityFibre announced it was buying Lit Fibre back in March, and Virgin Media O2 agreed to take over Upp in September. In this deal, Brsk will come under Netomnia’s parent company, Substantial Group, but it’ll still run independently with Brsk's CEO, Giorgio Iovino, staying in charge. They’re also creating a new wholesale company to combine their networks and potentially bring other altnets on board. Jeremy Chelot, CEO of Substantial, Netomnia, and their sister company YouFibre, said this merger is a major step towards becoming the UK’s third-largest full-fibre network, aiming to compete with Openreach and Virgin Media O2. Chelot mentioned that the market has been pretty fragmented with many small players, leading to uncertainty. This deal aims to create a more stable competitive environment, and they’re open to further consolidations. Currently, their full-fibre services reach 1.5 million premises with 140,000 customers already connected. They’re planning to use up to £900 million in debt to expand to 3 million premises and around 500,000 customers by the end of 2025. Iovino added that merging will help them break even on earnings a lot sooner and make the group an attractive consolidator in the market. The merger is set to be finalised soon, pending regulatory approval. No job cuts are expected. By the end of 2023, altnets collectively reached 12.9 million premises and had 2 million customers. #broadband #consolidation #netomnia #brsk #altnets

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Such a useful and easy to use platform for anyone navigating the online world for themselves or dependants. Super proud to have been part of this and like Chris Gasnier can't wait to see the impact we can make at Three UK. #onlinesafety

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OMNIA underpins all your connected retail tech,from automated inventory, supply chain, instore smart shelves, omnichannel and phygital. It will also helps stop thefts - be they shrinkage directly from your retail business or data thefts by cyber criminals. FIND OUT MORE https://lnkd.in/djfQ6hth #retail #cybersecurity #dataprotection #retailtech #Omnichannel #phygital

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Bulk Broadband Contracts are the very reason there is more competition and more providers to choose from than ever before in our industry! However, well intended regulation could put a halt to this competition and the increasing provider choices we have to service residents! Come hear the discussion.

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Interesting first morning at the Futurenet event in London. Refreshing to hear major operators talk about the need to get more from 5G and not race into 6G and undergo another major step change in tech. Are the days of the 10 year G cycle coming to an end? Deeper level monetization of what exists as opposed to constantly chasing bright shiny objects is both rational and prudent for an industry struggling for sustained growth. #monetization #telco #5G MATRIXX Software #futurenetworld

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As our policy makers and candidates ready themselves for the Election of a new Parliament, please consider what YOU will do to enable BT Group to deliver the digital infrastructure that will supercharge the UK's productivity. @BTGroup needs a fundamental shift in planning and policy to install and run the digital infrastructure we all deserve. With limited manoeuvre for the next Government (whichever flavour) to increase funding to drive the productivity improvements the UK needs, enabling and accelerating the rollout of digital infrastructure needs to be high on the list of Top Priorities. Also we need a sensible debate with policy makers on the recovery and removal of obsolete tech. This is a huge opportunity but needs planning support.

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Today we announce our Q1 2024 financial results as Virgin Media O2. While there is much to do in the remainder of the year, we are gathering momentum in accelerating fibre build and marketing the nexfibre footprint, launching new services to enhance and improve customer experience, and progressing wider IT efficiency programmes as we continue our digital transformation. Ahead of price rise implementation, we delivered improved service revenue growth across both mobile and consumer fixed. Our teams also continue to innovate as shown by the targeted launch of #5G Standalone and a new 2Gbps broadband service on the nexfibre network in Q1, highlighting the future evolution of our networks as demand rises and new technologies emerge. Our performance in Q1 sets the foundations for our full year guidance as we make key investments to support future growth. Our Earnings Release here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9tWnGDJ #VirginMediaO2Results #TeamVirginMediaO2

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