Also in today s EMEA regional roundup: Bouygues remains buoyant; CityFibre extends in Brighton; BT resells Illumio s micro-segmentation tech.
Nokia has landed a multi-year 5G radio and core contract with A1 Austria, with the core element expected to be rolled out in the first half of this year. A1 also plans to launch 4G and 5G network slicing commercially following what Nokia says was a successful pilot. It s by no means the first time the two companies have worked together; Nokia previously helped A1 with the expansion of its 3G, 4G and fiber networks.
France s Bouygues Telecom saw full-year sales rise 6% year-on-year, to 6.4 billion (US$7.7 billion), despite the drop in roaming revenue brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. EBITDA (after leases) was also up 6%, to 1.5 billion ($1.8 billion). In terms of customers, Bouygues saw growth in both its mobile and fixed segments, the former up 955,000 and the latter up 247,000 year-on-year.
Richard Viel, Bouygues Telecom’s CEO, said:
“Bouygues Telecom’s strategy since 2015 has been an undisputed success. The business and financial targets set at the time have all been achieved or exceeded, making Bouygues Telecom the operator with the fastest sales growth on the French market and among the very first in Europe. The company is now entering a new phase of its development in order to strengthen its positioning as a full-service operator, strong on all connectivity markets. I am proud to unveil our new “Ambition 2026” strategic plan.”
As announced, Bouygues is today holding a Capital Markets Day specifically for Bouygues Telecom. CEO Richard Viel and Deputy CEO Benoît Torloting, accompanied by CFO Christian Lecoq, will present their vision of the telecoms market and Bouygues Telecom’s medium-term strategy and outlook in the context of a new strategic plan, “Ambition 2026”.
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Pagosa Lodge No. 114 held its officer installation at a called meeting Dec. 1. The installation included Ronnie Maez as worshipful master; Richard Vihel senior warden; and Jon Bowers, junior warden; James Hawkins, secretary; and Scott Wall and Mason Carpenter as deacons.
By Scott Wall
Pagosa Masonic Lodge No. 114
Pagosa Lodge No. 114 held its officer installation at a called meeting Dec. 1. The installation included Ronnie Maez as worshipful master; Richard Vihel, senior warden; and Jon Bowers, junior warden. Also installed were James Hawkins, secretary, and Scott Wall and Mason Carpenter as deacons.
The Pagosa Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month and visiting brothers are always welcome.