LTE still dominates in private mobile networks but BT bucks the trend
Private mobile networks are growing in popularity globally, but perhaps surprisingly, LTE – and not 5G – is still the dominant underlying technology.
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Closure of Sprint 4G network probably not a big deal to T-Mobile US
When T-Mobile US published its Q2 results last week it once again talked up the progress it is making in integrating Sprint and upgraded its merger synergies guidance for the second consecutive quarter. But it didn’t think to mention its plans for closing down Sprint’s LTE network next summer; it took the eagle eyes of LightReading to notice it had sneaked that piece of information onto its Website.
Ericsson launches new private 5G platform
The Swedish kit maker has unveiled Ericsson Private 5G to support LTE and 5G SA private networks to tap the opportunities in the enterprise cellular market.
Nokia picked by NASA to put a RAN on the moon
That’s one small step for RAN, one giant leap for RANkind, as the US puts the pieces in places to establish a permanent presence on the moon.
Europe casts the shadow of antitrust over US chipmakers
The European Commission likes to poke and prod US chipmakers, and now it is the turn of Broadcom to join Qualcomm in the spotlight.
Huawei powered Chinese operators trial 5G for industry verticals
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers, has just trialled 5G for business vertical use on a standalone (SA) architecture. Huawei and Baidu provided the technologies.
4G roaming traffic doubled globally last year – BICS
Regulatory changes and increased competition continue to drive massive growth in LTE roaming around the world, according to new data from BICS.
Loon bolsters connectivity credentials with advisory board signings
Alphabet’s latest X graduate Loon has added industry heavyweights to its advisory board as the business searches for commercial credibility in the world of connectivity.
AT&T is now effectively lying to its customers
AT&T customers might have noticed a new symbol appearing in the top corner of their devices and for those who aren’t paying attention, they might be duped into thinking the telco is offering 5G connectivity.
Ericsson facing £100 million damages bill for network outage – report
With smartphones around the world being reduced to doorstops thanks to Ericsson’s software issues, the vendor is potentially facing a damages bill in excess of £100 million.
Google’s Loon is actually starting to look like a genuine business
The idea of using balloons floating 20km above the earth to provide connectivity quite frankly sounds bat-sh*t, but Google’s Loon is actually starting to look like a feasible business.
Ookla says Telenor is the world’s fastest mobile operator
Telenor Norway registered an average download speed of 72 Mbps in Q2 2018 according to measurement service Ookla.
Alphabet’s blue sky thinkers pen first Loon deal in Kenya
The Loon team have signed its first commercial deal with Telkom Kenya to deploy a pilot 4G network in suburban and rural areas of the country.
AT&T, Verizon and GSMA face eSIM collusion investigation
AT&T, Verizon and the GSMA are the subjects of a reported probe from the US Department of Justice as to whether the trio have been blocking or hindering the adoption of eSIMs.
It has been a week to forget for Qualcomm
Hurdles in China with its NXP acquisition, potentially losing ZTE as a customer and cutting almost 1500 employees; it’s not been a good week for Qualcomm.
Sky is starting to emerge as a convergence heavyweight
The convergence business model is a difficult one to crack, though some might argue Sky has the easier path to connected riches, and it is starting to pick up the pace.
Nokia and KDDI demonstrate 4G can be used for connected car
Autonomous vehicles and the connected car have been one of the front-runners for 5G investments, but in demonstrating 4G can be used as low-latency connectivity for vehicles, has Nokia undermined its 5G mission?
RCom gives green light to offload wireless unit
Reliance Communications has been given the go-ahead to sell off its wireless business unit after National Company Appellate Law Tribunal removed an order blocking the sale.
Verizon targets end-2018 for CBRS deployments
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.
Ofcom kicks off spectrum auction – here’s how it works
Ofcom has officially started the spectrum auction after months of debate and objection regarding the process and rulings on limitations.
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