All Spectrum articles
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Network & InfrastructureSlovakia prepares for 5G with 3.6GHz spectrum auction
Country’s four operators take home near‑equal shares of available frequency.
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Products & Services
T-Mobile launches “no BS” campaign to fight cablecos
Latest ‘Un‑Carrier’ move aims to fix what T‑Mobile claims are entrenched issues in US broadband market. 5G FWA network set for expansion. Consumers offered suite of deals and incentives. Enterprise Head Callie Field adds plans for businesses.
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M&A
Vivo eyes convergence options as Oi integration begins
Cross‑selling to new Oi customer base a focus for CEO Christian Gebara as migration and integration gets underway, set to be completed in 2023. Synergies of BRL 5.4bn (£870m/€1bn) expected via efficiencies in costs, investments, and integration. Spectrum and mobile site tidy‑up due this year, with half of the ...
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Network & Infrastructure
EE to use spectrum aggregation for 5G network rollout
Operator taps Qualcomm for ‘Europe’s first’ aggregated spectrum 5G network. Set to roll out in major cities within a year, but take‑up of compatible devices remains low.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in T-Mobile US: Metro stores launch new broadband offering
TMUS continues experiments with cell tower battery alternatives.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Eco Rating Scheme introduced across markets
Eco Rating system extended to Hispam; Chile preparing for 5G auction; FTTP rival Mundo acquired by DigitalBridge.
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Network & Infrastructure
Makedonski Telekom begins 5G switch‑on
North Macedonian NatCo sets about 5G infrastructure rollout, but forced to rely on DSS in short term. 5G‑ready 700MHz and 3.6GHz spectrum still on hold amid competition concerns.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom is big spender in SA spectrum auction
Long-awaited auction finally complete, but legal challenge looms. Vodacom is highest bidder, just ahead of MTN, and snags most spectrum. Government halts plan for controversial Wholesale Open Access Network.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ofcom pursues ‘strategy refresh’ on satellite spectrum
UK regulator says the growing number of LEO broadband satellites is adding pressure on the use of spectrum. Warns that complexities of managing interference between different NGSO systems could have implications for competition. Starts industry consultation to review where best to focus efforts in space sector.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom on starting line for SA spectrum auction
Rain Networks and Telkom win spectrum in the initial ‘opt‑in’ auction for tier‑two operators. Telkom court case is still due to take place in April 2022. ICASA insists there is no legal impediment to the main auction on Thursday.
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Network & Infrastructure
Joosub says ‘all systems go’ for spectrum auction
Telkom secures court hearing dates in April 2022, after the auction is due to take place. President Cyril Ramaphosa says auction will start by early‑March 2022. Six operators apply to take part, including MTN, Telkom, and Vodacom.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Spain ups its 5G and open RAN game
Spanish OpCo puts 700MHz spectrum into action to expand 5G coverage. Launches fibre alternative with 5G fixed‑wireless access service. Advances open RAN with the country’s first call and an additional test lab.
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Network & Infrastructure
Haas wants extension of spectrum usage rights
O2 Germany CEO says BNetZA must “promptly” extend duration of 800MHz, 1,800MHz, and 2.6GHz licence concession beyond 2025. Deems nationwide 5G coverage “achievable” by 2025 at the latest, but calls for less bureaucracy to speed up expansion.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile US flies above 5G turbulence in C-Band
Ray happily explains that C‑Band interference concerns raised by FAA and airlines do not impact TMUS. When NatCo’s C‑band licences come into use in late‑2023, Ray confident issues surrounding airline safety will have been resolved. Dispute causes mid‑band 5G take‑off delays for AT&T and Verizon.
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Network & Infrastructure
T‑Mobile US adds more mid‑band spectrum
NatCo acquires nearly 200 licences in FCC auction of 3.45GHz–3.55GHz airwaves. Ray not worried by growing mid‑band arsenal of AT&T and Verizon.
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Network & Infrastructure
New 5G campus network deal for German refinery
5G campus network in Schwedt using 2.1GHz frequency band. ‘Dual‑slice’ 5G campus network at Hanover trade fair is close to completion. TDE still in running for future BASF campus deals.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone Germany trumpets BASF campus network role
BASF is working with Vodafone Germany on campus network trials. Chemicals giant has campus network licences for Ludwigshafen and Schwarzheide, tying with Deutsche Telekom at the former. Vodafone’s RedBox system not being used in Schwarzheide. Campus network approvals reach 186 in 3.7GHz/3.8GHz band and nine at 26GHz.
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Network & Infrastructure
Auction fate unknown as Telkom mulls interdict U‑turn
Spectrum auction may still go ahead, despite initial Telkom protests. Vodacom and MTN unite with South African regulator to fight deferral. Telkom offers to withdraw its interdict, provided rivals are open to an “expedited review” of its complaints. Any delay would represent a sixth postponement of the auction, currently ...
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Public Affairs
Vodacom, MTN pick sides in South African auction saga
Operators unite with South African regulator as rival Telkom requests further delays. Any success for Telkom would represent a sixth postponement of the auction, currently set to take place by the end of March.
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Network & Infrastructure
O2 Germany completes 3G shutdown in final hours of 2021
O2 Germany closed last 300 3G sites in December. CEO Markus Haas reiterates call for change in spectrum policy. Spain and UK to follow suit with 3G sunsetting.
