Italian 5G spectrum orgy reaches its climax
The frenzy of bidding for mid frequency 5G spectrum in Italy has come to a climax with operators’ cash reserves apparently spent.
The frenzy of bidding for mid frequency 5G spectrum in Italy has come to a climax with operators’ cash reserves apparently spent.
Finland offered up nearly 400 MHz of mid frequency 5G spectrum to its MNOs and Telia bought the most expensive block.
Italian politicians must be loving the country’s ongoing 5G auction, with operators bidding on the 3.7 GHz band like they think they’re still using lira.
2 GHz and 3.6 GHz frequency bands are to be auctioned out in the first quarter of 2019 to build 5G networks in Germany, there is no universal coverage requirement but something close.
A spectrum action in Italy covering a bunch of bands has concluded its first phase with prices roughly in line with expectations.
With yesteryears plan for driverless cars offering zero progress, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has suggested a rethink of how to use the 5.9 GHz band, toying with unlicensed spectrum for next-generation wifi.
The FCC has released the procedures for the upcoming spectrum auctions in the US, across various bands ranging from 24 GHz through to 47 GHZ.
Ericsson invited me to hang out with them in Stockholm for a couple of days so I did and here’s what I got up to.
Spectrum pricing is one of the biggest bugbears of the GSMA, and its latest report is another opportunity for the lobby-group to wag the finger of disapproval at governments trying to replenish bank accounts at the expense of connectivity.
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced a fresh consultation on the license fees MNOs have to pay for some spectrum.
Ofcom has announced the final outcome of the UK 5G spectrum auction, following the assignment stage, and Three had to pay a premium to get exactly what it wanted.
Arcep, the French telecoms regulator, has opened a public consultation on the reallocation of a bunch of frequency bands.
Verizon has teamed up with a host of vendors with the objective of launching services and devices on Citizen Band Radio Spectrum by the end of 2018.
The UK auction of 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz spectrum has concluded at a higher cost than expected, with O2 winning the most and Three the least.
The FCC has demonstrated that, contrary to popular opinion, public sector offices can be sensible and pragmatic as it considers the options for the underused 4.9 GHz spectrum band.
Ofcom has officially started the spectrum auction after months of debate and objection regarding the process and rulings on limitations.
The Electronic Communications Committee has approved a set of recommendations to harmonize the 3.4-3.8 GHz and 26 GHz bands for 5G.
UK mobile operators vowed to hit Ofcom’s 90% geographical voice coverage target by the end of last year and they have. Good operators.
The Indian Government has announced changes to spectrum rules which will provide some financial relief and greater commercial opportunities to telcos feeling the strain of intense competition.
Now that 5G is within reach the urgency to make enough spectrum available is increasing significantly, especially in Europe.
Legere casts wild eyes over to the world of banking https://t.co/yEf69BGZLN
18 October 2018 @ 16:49:51 UTC
Telcos are still a bit rubbish at digital transformation - TM Forum https://t.co/DQhI09JM0c
18 October 2018 @ 14:48:51 UTC
Ericsson just manages first quarter of growth since 2014 https://t.co/IAAC3AJhoN
18 October 2018 @ 12:48:19 UTC
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