Starlink gets FCC clearance for 7,500 Gen2 satellites
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the launch and operation of 7,500 next-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites by SpaceX.
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Tag: Spectrum
AT&T drops DEI to get $1bn spectrum deal approved
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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UK’s MNOs line up for mmWave spectrum – but can they use it effectively?
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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VMO2 unveils first of 1,000 Giga Sites to boost 5G
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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VMO2 buys £343m of spectrum from Vodafone
Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK
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GSMA bemoans high spectrum prices in latest report
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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6GHz for 6G, please: European operators petition regulators for more spectrum
News The operators warned that Europe’s 6G future could be in jeopardy if more spectrum is not...
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Mobile operators quibble with Ofcom over spectrum fees
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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Indian govt more than doubles stake in Vodafone Idea
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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Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services
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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Share and share alike: Ofcom consults on the future of 6GHz
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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Australia regulator dishes out midband spectrum for private networks
The newly allocated area-wide licences (AWLs) will allow organisations to build their own private wireless networks
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Spectrum spat over? Starting gun looms for India’s satellite space race
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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Vodafone Idea’s long awaited 5G launch targeted for March 2025
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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Telecom Egypt readies for country’s first 5G services
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, and Xiaomi clock 1.8 Gbps 5G download speeds
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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South Korea revokes Stage X’s mobile license
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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General election over, India’s 5G auction faces further delays
The process has been pushed back to the end of the month, now set to take place on June 25
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Spanish mobile operators agree spectrum sharing to target govt funding
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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House votes to modernize NTIA for first time in over 30 years
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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