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Telefonica sets eyes on MasOrange spectrum

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 15, 2024

Telefonica has entered into talks with the newly merged telco MasOrange over spectrum ownership, according to a report from Spanish news source Expansión.

FCC seeks workarounds for lapsed auction authority

by Maddie Hicks | Apr 15, 2024

Telecoms companies and industry associations have submitted recommendations for how the FCC should allocate spectrum, despite losing their auction authority.

Vietnam finally completes long-awaited 5G spectrum auctions

by Harry Baldock | Apr 9, 2024

The auctions themselves took place last month and saw Viettel win a licence in the 2.5–2.6 GHz band, while VNPT win a licence in the 3.7–3.8 GHz band.

Austria allows telcos to turn off 5G frequencies at night

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 3, 2024

The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) has announced the completion of its latest 5G spectrum auction, raising a total of €137.7 million.

FCC rejects SpaceX’s request for spectrum

by Harry Baldock | Apr 2, 2024

The FCC’s Space Bureau has rejected SpaceX’s requests to use spectrum in the 1.6 GHz, 2 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands to provide mobile services via its next generation Starlink satellites.

Dish set to turn down T-Mobile spectrum, triggering auction

by Harry Baldock | Mar 4, 2024

“We no longer believe it is probable that we will exercise the option,” said Dish via parent company EchoStar late last week

DOCOMO and NTT team up with SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz for 6G research

by Harry Baldock | Feb 22, 2024

There is little doubt that 6G is still many years from commercial reality, but interest in the nascent technology is nonetheless growing steadily throughout the telecoms ecosystem. The two new partners join existing collaborators Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia, Ericsson, and Keysight Technologies.

Vestager quashes rumours that EU will loosen merger rules

by Harry Baldock | Feb 20, 2024

This week, European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has moved to dispel rumours that the European Union will ease merger rules for the telecoms sector, saying that she has not heard of any such proposals.

FCC updates spectrum rules to facilitate broadband access on ships and aircraft

by Harry Baldock | Jan 30, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission last week adopted updates to its rules for the 70 GHz, 80 GHz, and 90 GHz spectrum bands to facilitate broadband access on ships and aircrafts, in addition to backhaul service for 5G

The US has narrow window “to get back on track” with spectrum strategy

by Bradford Randall | Jan 24, 2024

Policymakers will have what CTIA President and CEO Meredith Attwell Baker called a “unique opportunity” to develop an implementation strategy that aligns with a recent presidential memorandum directing agencies to adopt a clear national spectrum policy

T-Mobile announces six carrier aggregation success

by Harry Baldock | Jan 5, 2024

T-Mobile has announced it achieved the world’s first six-carrier aggregation call using sub-6 GHz spectrum on its live production 5G network. Working with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the Un-carrier reached mind-blowing speeds above 3.6 Gbps in the test – fast enough to download a two-hour HD movie in less than 7 seconds

Malaysia’s mobile players finally take stake in national 5G operator DNB

by Total Telecom Staff | Dec 5, 2023

Five Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) – CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) through Infranation Sdn Bhd, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (Maxis), U Mobile Sdn Bhd (U Mobile), Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and YTL Power International Bhd (YTL) have today executed share subscription agreements (SSAs) to take up equity stakes in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)

White House takes steps to develop new nationwide spectrum strategy

by Bradford Randall | Nov 14, 2023

News As part of the steps taken by the White House, the president has issued a memorandum that has...

The Netherlands lines up private 5G spectrum licences

by Harry Baldock | Nov 13, 2023

The RDI is preparing to make local, private 5G spectrum licences in the 3.5GHz band available to enterprise customers before the end of the year.

Two 50MHz blocks in the 3.5GHz band (more specifically, 3,400–3,450MHz and 3,750–3,800MHz) are being set aside for enterprise use, with the RDI saying that companies can apply individually or in partnership to gain access to the spectrum.