All Emergency Services Network (ESN) articles
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Network & InfrastructureEE says “delays elsewhere” have impacted ESN delivery
Mobile operator “committed to ESN contractual obligations” as Home Office announces revised timetable for the UK’s LTE-based emergency services network. Unveils ESN Coverage Extender prototype from Parallel Wireless as part of ongoing preparations for nationwide shutdown of Airwave.
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Network & Infrastructure
Lopsided Scottish 4G project shows MNO divergence
After slow start, S4GI scheme now a third of the way towards meeting 2023 site rollout target. But EE remains dominant player, with site activation pipeline more than seven times as large as that of its three rivals. Signs SRN could be shunting S4GI down other MNOs’ priority lists. ...
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Network & Infrastructure
BT accelerates Huawei swap‑out and sets 2028 full 5G goal
By 2028 EE’s 5G network to reach 90% of landmass and the remainder “ on‑demand ”. Consumer and Network‑fronted event intended to stake BT’s claim for national network superiority, and development of a platform for growth. Exacting ESN connectivity demands pinned as a reason for open access ...
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Enterprise (B2B)
Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: ESN-ready device pilots
East Anglian emergency service adopts EE‑supported ESN tech; operator lends helping hand to property developer’s digital transformation.
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Network & Infrastructure
UK’s 4G-based Emergency Services Network faces more delays
Airwave unlikely to be switched off until 2024, possibly 2025. EE on track with 4G network.
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Analysis
Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Brexit prep and ESN progress
Brexit preparations; fairer price commitments; ESN deployment progress.
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Network & Infrastructure
Nokia brought in for ESN air cover
Home Office clears way for trial of network add‑on for airborne emergency workers, although evidently wary of technical issues that have soured broader programme.
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Enterprise (B2B)
McRae: collaboration with enterprise ‘critical’ in 5G era
BT aiming to embed with enterprise through the development of new ways to work with business enabled by 5G technology. McRae his typically sceptical self on network slicing proliferation, but has faith in the underlying principles of the technology in the right circumstances. The BT Chief Architect ...
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Network & Infrastructure
BT prepping 5G satellite integration
SaT5G scheme provides platform to delve into business process modelling.
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Suppliers & SCM
Ericsson wins BT future core; Huawei lingers in early ESN
BT and Ericsson confirm converged network core deal; de-Huaweisation continues.
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Suppliers & SCM
BT pushed on Huawei rights record as rebel MPs call for ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer. Ex‑BT Chairman now lending his gravitas to Huawei as a ...
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Suppliers & SCM
UK Home Office awards Capita ESN contract
The UK Home Office awarded a contract to outsourcing specialist Capita to help enable the EE‑supported Emergency Services Network (ESN).
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Network & Infrastructure
Government herds operators into rural sharing pen
March 2020 deadline met, saving government face. Unknown outcome from pushback against EE fee proposal.
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Network & Infrastructure
Government herds operators into rural sharing pen
March 2020 deadline met, saving government face. Unknown outcome from pushback against EE fee proposal.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone UK claims MORAN first
OpCo announces ‘active’ RAN-sharing capabilities. Partner O2 UK seems best-placed to take advantage. Broader sharing push at top of UK agenda.
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Network & Infrastructure
Emergency Services Network problems (and solutions)
Device to device worries prompt ESN hardware rethink. Home Office bows down to PAC demands Remedial measures recommended
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Products & Services
ESN ecosystem evolves
Vendors aim to provide indoor coverage solutions for the ESN. Hardware accreditation process gathering speed.
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Network & Infrastructure
EE going Underground
Participation in trials on TfL transport network likely to slot in with ongoing ESN development.
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People
Changes as ESN: BT Enterprise people movements, January 2020
BT Enterprise changes include directorship changes at ESN, and Ian Cottingham upped to Director of Specialist Sales.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ofcom re-shapes 5G auction plans as MNOs share access
Ofcom confirmed its intention to offer up frequencies in the 700MHz and 3.6GHz–3.8GHz bands in spring 2020, but with a change in auction structure. BT bidding opportunity restricted by 37% cap on spectrum holding. Industry commitments on comprehensive rural coverage said to have enabled a regulatory re‑think. ...
