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‘All we can do is file lawsuits’: 1&1 still awaits low-band spectrum resolution

2026-08-19T07:20:00

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Source: United Internet

German challenger is unable to offer a firm timeframe for resolution of dispute over sub-1GHz airwaves that could bolster its transition to full MNO status.

This article includes:

  • Themes: 5G coverage; Mobile network competition; National roaming; Network rollout; Open RAN; Radio spectrum; Spectrum regulation; Spectrum sharing; Telecommunications competition; Telecommunications litigation.
  • People: Carsten Theurer; Ralph Dommermuth.
  • Geographic: Cologne; Germany.
  • Organisations: 1&1; Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA); EWE; EWE Tel; Freenet; O2 Germany (Telefónica Deutschland); Telekom Deutschland (TDE); United Internet; Vodafone Germany. 

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