EE challenges UK 5G spectrum auction rules
Mobile operator calls for single sale of 5G frequencies, accepts exclusion from 4G contest.
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Comcast mobile service available across US
Cable operator promises 30% savings for most Xfinity Mobile customers, compared with other providers.
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Spark NZ chairman quits as profits rise
New Zealand telco outlines three-point plan for the future, including a reduction in operating costs and migration away from copper.
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China Unicom trading resumes after regulatory OK
Telco’s mixed ownership reform plan has passed securities regulator scrutiny.
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So…what’s new?
Stasis in certain areas of the telecoms industry, but important developments in the U.S., China and elsewhere, plus some interesting commentary on the fortunes of the world’s biggest equipment makers.
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Jio subs growth outpaces Indian market
India’s mobile newcomer added more new customers in June than the market as a whole, taking share above 10%.
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Bharti shareholders to vote on Telenor deal
Indian operator pushes ahead with merger deal that will increase its share of the mobile market to more than 27%.
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Ericsson’s restrained response to job cuts talk
Swedish kit maker says it is too early to speculate which employees, countries will be affected by cost-cutting plans.
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Swisscom profits up, but fixed decline hurts revenue
Telco posts 1.5% 1H earnings hike thanks largely to increased contribution from Italy’s Fastweb.
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Indonesia towers firm on the block
Private equity firms reportedly seek to offload stakes in STP in a deal that could value it at $1 billion.
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Telstra shares slide on dividend cut
Australian operator expects 22 cents-per-share dividend next year, from FY2017 payout of 31 cents.
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Court backs America Movil in asymmetric interconnect row
Mexican telecom regulator given power to set termination rates for market leader’s network, as opposed to current zero rating arrangement.
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Verizon to fund own emergency services network
U.S. telco says network will be interoperable with AT&T’s FirstNet project.
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T-Mo US launches LTE at 600 MHz
U.S. mobile operator switches on sites in Wyoming and promises more to come.
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Greece calls for applications for 1800 MHz sale
Regulator gives interested parties until October to request participation in spectrum auction.
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Cell C deal done
South African operator completes recapitalisation, reduces debt burden.
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Telefonica, America Movil score spectrum in Uruguay
Regulator reveals results of 700-MHz and AWS spectrum auction, telcos pay out in excess of US$65 million.
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