The FCC has approved AT&T’s $1.02 billion spectrum acquisition from UScellular on the condition that the company terminates its DEI initiatives, amid concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on rural connectivity and competition.
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This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved all three of the UK’s mobile operators to participate in the upcoming auction for spectrum in the 26GHz (25.1-27.5GHz) and 40GHz (40.5-43.5GHz) bands.
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The site utilises Nokia’s cutting-edge dual-band massive MIMO technology and brings together multiple spectrum layers with a mix of low, mid and high-band spectrum, including new spectrum obtained as part of Virgin Media O2’s deal with Vodafone UK
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Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK
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The GSMA today released its latest ‘Global Spectrum Pricing Report’, highlighting that average spectrum prices have not reduced in line with operator revenues over the last decade — putting significant pressure on their ability to invest in essential network infrastructure.
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News The operators warned that Europe’s 6G future could be in jeopardy if more spectrum is not...
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This week, Ofcom has published statements from the UK’s four national mobile network operators, all of whom are unhappy with proposed spectrum pricing remedies.
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This week, stricken telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revealed that the Indian government has converted INR369.5 billion ($4.3 billion) it is owed by the operator into equity, raising its stake in the business from 22.6% to 49%.
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This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed new rules that would allow D2D satellite services to be provided using the same spectrum and terrestrial mobile networks.
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Today, Ofcom has launched a consultation on the future of the upper 6GHz spectrum band, potentially allowing both mobile and Wi-Fi networks to share the valuable airwaves.
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The newly allocated area-wide licences (AWLs) will allow organisations to build their own private wireless networks
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Recent months have seen tensions flare between Elon Musk and Indian telecoms moguls Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal continue, with the trio clashing over the nation’s satellite spectrum policy.
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The operator says its initial rollout will cover all metros and major cities in 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles (essentially licencing regions), beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
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This week, Telecom Egypt has announced a 5G equipment deal with Nokia, which will see 5G RAN equipment deployed in a number of major Egyptian cities.
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Vodafone, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Xiaomi continued their innovative streak with the successful test in Germany and Spain of a new 5G technology capable of download speeds close to 1.8 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) using a new smartphone.
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The South Korean Science Ministry has announced it will revoke the license of new mobile carrier, Stage X, for failing to meet the legal requirements to run its business.
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The process has been pushed back to the end of the month, now set to take place on June 25
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According to a report from Expansion, Spain’s three largest mobile network operators (MNOs) have agreed to share spectrum in the 700MHz band.
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On Wednesday 15 May, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the first time since 1992.
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News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says the election could set back spectrum...
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