Ofcom announces 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz auction rules
A new batch of mobile spectrum that will increase the total by 18% will be made available for auction as some unspecified date.
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BT CEO to self-isolate after positive coronavirus test
BT CEO Philip Jansen will enter self-isolation for two weeks after contracting coronavirus, COVID-19.
Turns out 5G is safe – yay
Updated guidelines from experts on this sort of thing show that, even at millimetre wave, 5G in its current form poses no additional risk to health.
Verizon the biggest winner of the latest US millimeter-wave auction
An investment of $1.6 billion got Verizon almost five million licenses in the US auction of the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands that will be used for 5G.
Ericsson highlights the telco industry’s green problem
Ericsson has unveiled a new report to promote itself with a green twist, but also highlighting the potential damage new 5G networks could have on the environment.
US Senate accused of attacking free speech and security
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has suggested a new bill designed to protect children online is a nothing but a thin veil to undermine free speech and security.
Ericsson does a little mission critical M&A
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has dug up enough loose change to buy Spanish firm Genaker, which does Mission Critical Push-to-talk (MC-PTT) stuff.
California gives up opposition to T-Mobile US and Sprint merger
The final hurdle the long and arduous merger proceedings for the T-Mobile US and Sprint has finally been overcome, 1 year, 8 months, 3 weeks and 3 days after it was first announced.
Coronavirus outbreak designated a pandemic by the WHO
In a move that has seemed inevitable for some time, the World Health Organization has characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.
UK doubles down on White House irritation with digital sales tax
With the UK already testing the strain on its special relationship with the US following the Huawei decision, the introduction of a 2% digital sales tax is hardly going to help matters.
Telefonica and TIM circling bankrupt Oi for Brazil expansion
With the troubles of Brazilian telco Oi plain for everyone to see, Telecom Italia and Telefonica are sniffing out an opportunity for growth in market with significant potential.
UK government pumps £5 billion into broadband sector
In the first budget of the new Conservative government, the UK telecoms sector was just one recipient of a major public spending spree.
US extends Huawei license again, but no longer knows why
The US has now suspended its decision to put Huawei on its entity list for a year, calling into question how serious it was in the first place.
TIM annual revenues drop 5.1% but eyes future through convergence
Telecom Italia has reported its financial results for 2019, with Group revenues standing at €17.97 billion, a 5.1% year-on-year decline.
Europe’s ‘circular economy’ strategy could be shake-up for mobile
As part of the new Industrial Strategy set forward by the European Commission, rules designed to combat the throw away culture of today might have a significant impact on the mobile sector.
UK government keeps Huawei rebels at bay, for now
A Tory rebel amendment designed to ban Huawei from UK mobile networks was narrowly defeated in a parliamentary vote.
Indosat Ooredoo the latest to join the OpenRAN race
With OpenRAN enthusiasm stampeding through the industry, Indosat Ooredoo is the latest telco to join the race.
UK establishment goes to war with itself over Huawei 5G decision
A bunch of MPs are set to moan in parliament about Huawei today, while a corporate heavy hitter has been recruited as an expert witness for the defence.
90-day free trial and an IP lawsuit; it’s all go at Quibi
Short-form video subscription service Quibi has had somewhat of a mixed week, announcing a 90-day free trial to pump subscriptions while also facing an IP lawsuit in California.
Nokia gets Rakuten Mobile optical transport gig
It’s all about the photonic mesh in the backhaul for Rakuten’s brand new mobile network, and Nokia’s switches are going to help make it work.
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