European operators have a collective moan about spectrum
Nine of Europeans largest operators have clubbed together and written a letter to the European Commission to complain about the state of affairs when it comes to spectrum regulation.
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Is Three going to scupper the UK’s 5G plans?
UK operator Three’s continued flounce over not getting its own way could extend to legal action, resulting in the delay of the 5G spectrum auction.
Ofcom rejects Three’s pleas for spectrum socialism
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has published its long-awaited decision on the upcoming 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands, and Three is not happy.
Arqiva hunting expedition results in even more 5G spectrum
Arqiva has announced it has secured additional 28GHz spectrum licence from intelligent managed services provider, Luminet.
France reckons it could start launching 5G services next year
The French telecoms regulator Arcep has concluded a 5G consultation with a timetable that suggests 5G services could start launching in 2018.
French regulator says SFR and Bouygues can use 2.1 GHz band for 4G
The two French operators want to repurpose spectrum currently being used for 3G and the regulator Arcep has got no problem with that.
Vestberg celebrates having some cash for once by dropping $3.1 billion on 5G spectrum
Verizon has finally been unveiled as the no-so-mystery counter-bidder for Straight Path and its millimeter wave spectrum, having beaten AT&T to the punch.
Ofcom says 700 MHz interference for 86k people isn’t worth bothering about
Ofcom has launched another consultation over the reallocation of the 700MHz band, coming to the conclusion that it was right to move digital terrestrial television (DTT) elsewhere.
Mystery bidder mysteriously outbids itself for Straight Path
Straight Path Communications has found itself in the middle of a bidding war, but no-one’s 100% sure who is on either side.
The floodgates open on premature 5G network announcements
T-Mobile US wasted little time after AT&T’s 5G Evolution posturing to lay claim to the first nationwide 5G announcement.
Three UK CEO throws temper tamtrum over spectrum auction
Seemingly not happy with the current level of moaning which his team seems to be doing, Three CEO Dave Dyson has thrown a massive temper tamtrum during the company’s earnings call.
Nokia tries to get ahead of the game on 600 MHz
Nokia has made a jump-start on the low-band 600MHz spectrum, through completing the first pre-standard 600MHz LTE call using commercially-available hardware.
Put down the pancakes and sort out our spectrum – KPN
KPN has thrown a bit of a temper tantrum with the Dutch government, claiming its policy will leave insufficient spectrum for next generation mobile communication.
Ofcom wants to free up a bunch more 5 GHz spectrum for wifi
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is proceeding with a consultation to extend wifi access to an additional 125 MHz of spectrum in the 5.8 GHz band.
Ofcom publishes beginner’s guide to 5G
Mobile phones have become really important, we’re told, while spectrum is, like, the air that the internet flies around in.
Three UK buys UK Broadband and a bunch of spectrum for £250 million
Challenger MNO Three UK is buying UK Broadband for £250 million in an apparent bid to improve its fixed wireless offering and to grab a chunk of high-frequency spectrum.
MulteFire unveils wifi on steroids with release 1.0
Over a year after it was first announced MulteFire release 1.0 is completed, promising to bring LTE-like connectivity over unlicensed spectrum.
Europe reaches 700 MHz agreement just as paint begins to dry
The European Commission (hereafter known as the Gaggle of Red-tapers) has stated it has come to an agreement with the European Parliament and European Council on how to best use the 700 MHz band.
Three research concludes more should be done to help Three
Inspired by the government’s recent posturing Three UK is having another go at making people care about its MakeTheAirFair campaign.
Three decides one way to have a moan isn’t enough
Seemingly not content with the noise been made by the ‘Fix Britain’s Internet’ campaign, Three has stepped up its whining this Christmas with a new crusade known as ‘MakeTheAirFair’.
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