Spectrum – Page 15
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile goes on campus with Ostrava tech university
Next steps laid out for DT’s Czechia campus network testing ground. 5G layer in pipeline although long-term upgrade dependent on auction timeframe and structure.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile, KPN play 5G catch-up with VodafoneZiggo
Dutch multiband auction lets T-Mobile and KPN into 5G race.
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Enterprise (B2B)Telefónica digs deep for 4G in Brazil’s mining sector
Vivo forms partnership with Nokia to implement previously agreed LTE network at Vale mine. Nokia said the plan is to migrate the network to 5G in future.
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PremiumHrvatski Telekom takes Tesla on 5G journey
Long-running network ally Ericsson Nikola Tesla wins four-year 5G cooperation deal. CEO Nebis focused closely on B2B growth opportunities.
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Network & InfrastructureTDE gives Ericsson half a nod for 5G RAN
Swedish NEP unsurprisingly bags 5G RAN update from Germany’s incumbent. Huawei’s RAN fate remains uncertain.
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M&AClaro joins Telefónica and TIM in Oi bid
América Móvil joins the cavalry as stalking horse bidders ride in with plans to divvy up Oi’s mobile base, bringing consolidation to the Brazilian market.
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Network & InfrastructureVivo launching 5G DSS in Brazil, semi-committing to Huawei infra
Telefónica’s NatCo to launch 5G network on refarmed spectrum this week, as COVID-19 holds up frequency auctions. DSS employed but workaround deemed“not ideal”. Vivo VP gives tentative green light to Huawei, despite increasing regulatory threat to Chinese-backed networks. Host of new digital ...
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PremiumElsewhere in Europe: DTGC backs OpenRoaming; TMCZ to face 5G foes
Czech regulator has yet another go at tackling three-player limitations in mobile. Greek and Hungarian state schemes targeted for opportunities.
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M&AVHA starts new slate as TPG Telecom
Berroeta keeps CEO role post-merger; Teoh watches on closely as non-executive Chairman. Mobile and fixed network “synergies” a priority. Vodafone brand sits alongside slew of TPG sub-brands.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica snookered with 5G allocation battles ahead
Threat from Orange and Vodafone palling up on rural network sharing could be exacerbated if the pair are allowed to align mid-band 5G spectrum allocations.
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Suppliers & SCMO2 supply chain cracks as German rollout goals missed
Indian plant closures and unavailability of field engineers blamed for failure to meet revised 4G rollout targets.
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Public AffairsSA preps plunger for 4G/5G spectrum blockage
Vodacom’s long wait for more network resource in its home market appears to be coming to an end, although false starts have been seen before in SA.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Ireland sends out a DSS
Dynamic spectrum sharing tech called upon again, to boost 5G coverage while new airwaves are freed up.
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PremiumVodafoneZiggo readies for 5G auction
Sale gives Dutch joint venture a platform to move beyond limited, DSS-based 5G.
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PremiumEE could face longer wait for spectrum
Now-traditional inter-operator squabbling threatening to create months of delays to availability of new low- and mid-band spectrum for service delivery and development.
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Network & InfrastructureHrvatski Telekom flags DSS 5G success
Croatian NatCo claims progress in dynamic spectrum sharing implementation at 5G test ground in Samobor.
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PremiumDT Group Q1 FY20 outlook: zero-touched
Display of strength extends to DT’s decision to leave guidance unchanged.
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PremiumVHA, Nokia take 700MHz path to 5G
JV aims to complement 3.5GHz 5G with low-band spectrum, “Optimisation” of 4G and 5G hints at AirScale DSS. Australian government and ACMA prep release of 850MHz and 900MHz frequencies for next-gen tech.
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PremiumVodafone could face long wait for spectrum
Rival O2 remains vexed by how Ofcom has structured mid-band licence sell-off.
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PremiumGermany, Netherlands put DSS on 5G display
NatCos count on Ericsson to dynamically reallocate low-band 4G spectrum for wider 5G coverage. VfD CTO gives DSS strong vote of confidence; calls the tech a “sensation”. VfZ uses DSS as 5G first-to-market launchpad ahead of Dutch spectrum auction.