All Spectrum articles – Page 21
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NetworkGreece’s big three meet 5G deadline
Cosmote, Vodafone, and Wind Hellas submit applications to participate in multi-band spectrum auction.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone's Associates and JVs: TPG 5G plans take shape
VodafoneZiggo flags Gigabit cable upgrades; 5G spectrum auction nearing in Australia.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Hrvatski upgrades to Prime; B2B Europe partners Versa Networks
Partnerships with Logate, Skroutz Food, and Versa Networks trumpeted.
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NetworkVodacom pins 5G hopes on Nokia
South African Group reiterates multi-vendor strategy even as it extends Nokia alliance. Long-awaited 4G and 5G spectrum auction process now underway.
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NetworkTelefónica pilots private 5G with El Corte Inglés
Longstanding Telefónica partner and leading Spanish retail group will use 5G to test Industry 4.0 applications in a logistics setting. Telefónica boasts wealth of experience examining use cases for 5G, and is now reaping rewards of government backing.
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NetworkVodafone Portugal threatens to boycott 5G auction
Objections to auction terms favouring new entrant. Complaints escalated to Brussels, and R&D centre plans reconsidered. Other European auction processes continue to be clouded by traditional operator–regulator machinations, with COVID–19 and trade tensions adding to mix.
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NetworkTelkom calls for Rain-check on Vodacom spectrum tie-up
Complaint to South African Competition Tribunal calls time on spectrum-sharing agreement. Claims competition is at risk, ahead of upcoming spectrum auctions. Vodacom adamant that deals are “pro-competitive”.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone’s Associates & JVs: Telenet-VodafoneZiggo merger raises concerns
New Greek towers JV cleared; VodafoneZiggo future remains in spotlight.
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PremiumVodafone emerging as TIP’s most valuable player
Leads way in sourcing ‘open’ radio hardware suppliers. Targets DU/CU disaggregation and white-box base stations. Involved in raft of new TIP initiatives, including Solution Groups, OpenBNG, and MUST. Tenorio insists commercial deployments to date are “tip of the iceberg”.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Chile offloads spectrum; Argentina-Red Hat platform makes the shortlist
Movistar Play a regional player; Movistar and Red Hat share award nom; Chilean regulator wins spectrum standoff.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone Greece facing possible Huawei ban
OpCo appears more vulnerable than main rival Cosmote to US pressure on Greek government for a clearout of Huawei network kit.
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InnovationDouble dose of reality for BT in Glasgow R&D link-up
Controlling football crowds and helping train technical staff among 5G-based applications being looked at in AR/VR tie-up with University of Glasgow.
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NetworkTMUS in spectrum dispute with tetchy rivals
AT&T and Verizon Communications complain to FCC that TMUS has excessive amount of low- and mid-band spectrum. Sievert accuses ‘big two’ of dissembling. CBRS auction draws little interest from the NatCo.
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NetworkMagenta Telekom gains new 5G spectrum
Austrian NatCo secures two-thirds of 700MHz spectrum. Obliged to cover 615 underserved communities.
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NetworkGerman industry jostles for campus 5G
5G local frequency allocations now awarded to 74 organisations. Huawei features.
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NetworkRomania set to delay 5G auction
Vodafone markets Romania and UK on track for 2021 auctions. Czech auction kicks off amid operator complaints. VfCZ jumps on DSS bandwagon. Greek auction now underway.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in T-Mobile US: indirect channel merged with Sprint's
Mexican stand-off and friction with Metro by T-Mobile channel partners.
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Public AffairsRead rails against states flouting EU law
Group CEO used a sponsored posting on the Politico website to demand, once again, a level playing field for Europe’s telecoms players, while bemoaning steps taken by several EU governments to sidestep European competition legislation. Article does not suggest Read’s bid for a reset of regulatory relations in Europe ...
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PremiumTelefónica racing from nought to 75% on Spanish 5G
After keeping its powder dry, Telefónica is aiming for a rapid 5G rollout to support its ‘digital compact’ commitments to ultrafast connectivity. Ericsson and Nokia are providing the RAN for the NSA iteration of 5G, with a glidepath apparently ready for future standalone services. 3G expected to be shut ...
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PremiumO2 bill prompts Drillisch profits warning
MVNO Drillisch is continuing to hit roadblocks, and get battered on costs, as O2 and the other German operators play hardball on contract terms.