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Three moans about spectrum allocation

Three UK CEO Dave Dyson has claimed the imbalanced distribution of spectrum is harming consumers and challenger mobile players alike.

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5G subscriptions up to 24 million by 2021 – Ovum

Analyst firm Ovum has released its inaugural 5G Subscription Forecasts this week which estimates there will be 24 million 5G subscriptions worldwide at the end of 2021.

Facebook lobbies FCC for 5G spectrum sharing

Following the FCC’s announcement over 5G spectrum allocation proposals, Facebook has written a filing requesting an open and share-based spectrum policy.

FCC unveils 5G spectrum plans while Europe starts 5G “consultation”

FCC chairman Tom Wheeler has announced plans to open up and formalise spectrum requirements for 5G in the US. Meanwhile, Europe is running a survey to begin looking at it.

Europe proposes 700 MHz reallocation for wireless broadband

The European Council has proposed the reallocation of 700 MHz spectrum in a bid to boost mobile broadband penetration and uptake.

Small Cell Forum maps out the 5G HetNet

The Small Cell Forum (SCF) has published the first components of Release 7, which is designed to provide the foundations for the 5G HetNet of the future.

AT&T and Virgin Media reportedly planning India operator move

As the mobile industry increasingly looks to India for growth, a report by Indian newspaper Economic Times suggests both AT&T and Virgin Media are mulling a return to the country.

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FCC gives Qualcomm LTE-U testing permission

Qualcomm has received permission from the FCC to test LTE-U use-cases in partnership with T-Mobile.

Facebook boosts wireless connectivity push with Terragraph and Project ARIES

Social media giant Facebook has doubled-down on bringing connectivity to under-served environments with the launch of two new terrestrial connectivity systems.

FCC says 600 MHz transition will take ‘several years’

Ahead of next week’s US auction of 600 MHz spectrum Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the FCC, has told US politicians it will take operators several years to fully adopt the new spectrum.

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GSMA hails outcomes from WRC-15 with 5G harmonisation next on agenda

The World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15) in Geneva had a good outcome for the mobile industry, according to the GSMA, which welcomed the addition of new spectrum to mobile broadband.

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UK 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz spectrum auction to happen in early 2016

Ofcom has confirmed plans to release new high capacity options to mobile broadband service providers in 2016 as it unlocks previously ring fenced Ministry of Defence spectrum.

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FCC moots rule changes to boost 5G speed and breadth

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled plans to make use of extremely high frequency spectrum in 5G mobile networks.

Ofcom triples UK mobile license fees

Ofcom has set its annual mobile spectrum license fees 13 per lower than it mooted in February, but analysts say the new level is still likely to be met with protests from the operators.

Qualcomm sells off UK spectrum to Vodafone, H3G

Qualcomm has begun its promised streamlining operation by agreeing to sell off the spectrum it owns in the UK to Vodafone and H3G.

FCC anticipates major role for 600 MHz spectrum in 5G

Tom Wheeler, Chairman of US telecoms regulator the FCC, has offered an update on his views regarding 5G and spectrum.

30% of operators investing in LTE-A, VoLTE rollouts grow – report

A report released by the GSA detail the growth in uptake of LTE-A networks and the deployment thereof. According the report, 30% of all operators are now actively investing in LTE-A infrastructure.

France launches 4G auction while Russia announced 1800 MHz sale

France has officially launched its auction of 4G spectrum in the 700 MHz band and Russia will be offering spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in September.

Vodafone highest bidder in 5 billion euro German spectrum auction

The bidding has ended in the latest German mobile spectrum, with the three big mobile operators spending over 5 billion euros on 270 MHz of licensed spectrum.