Vodafone has today called on the EU to ensure its Digital Networks Act (DNA) brings meaningful regulatory simplification. It argues that many obligations and enforcement routes imposed by member states and Brussels overlap, resulting in too much red tape. It is urging the EU to remove regulatory duplication to improve the investment environment telcos operate in. Doing so would, according to Vodafone, improve the investment environment and help ensure Europe can rely on modern and up-to-date digital infrastructure. (See also: Proposed EU networks act seeks more market unification, security.)
Vodafone Business partners with Tata Consultancy Services
In the UK, Vodafone Business has entered into a partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to better serve the needs of enterprise customers. The VodafoneThree business unit will provide its connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud and digital services expertise, combining it with TCS’ capabilities in technology, consulting and sovereign systems integration.
Telenor picks Vodafone’s international voice services
Completing today’s trilogy of Vodafone announcements is its partnership with Telenor. The Norwegian incumbent has picked Vodafone Procure & Connect to manage inbound and outbound voice traffic for its maritime operations, as well as its Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Danish units.
NCSC calls for private 5G expertise
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is looking for partners to develop secure and resilient private 5G capabilities, hoping to resolve problems linked to existing deployments. It warns that many private networks still rely on conventional approaches that “may not provide the operational and cyber resilience needed to support future use cases.” Through the exercise, NCSC is hoping to find solutions in five areas: compact deployable platforms; resilient connectivity without fixed infrastructure; secure, identity-based access; quick post-incident recovery; and better threat detection. Potential participants have until August 31 to express their interest.
Bancontact signs up as Telesign customer
Telesign, part of the international arm of Belgian incumbent Proximus, has enlisted Belgian payments company Bancontact as a customer for its anti-fraud platform. Telesign will provide its API-based solution to help secure new customer sign-ups and major user account changes. (See also: Proximus rebrands global arm amid international push.)
AO launches MVNO
UK electronics retailer AO has started offering mobile services as an MVNO on VodafoneThree’s network. AO members can get a rolling 500 GB contract for £12 (US$16.20) a month, rising to £18 ($24.30) for non-members. It will be using both physical and eSIMs.
