All 4G (LTE, 4.5G) articles – Page 17
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica hits ground running with restructuring plans
Hispanoamérica expected to be put on a par with Partners Program operators as Group prepares for sale and encourages local independence. Latin American billionaires float a majority stake acquisition of local assets, with Telefónica a minority shareholder, but individual OB sales still a prospect. Morgan Stanley working on Telefónica ...
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PremiumO2 Germany heralds start of 5G era, rules in Huawei
O2 Germany sees next decade as a growth phase following years of network build and integration. Outlines plans to start building 5G in five cities during 2020. Huawei and Nokia selected to build the 5G RAN, although the China-based vendor remains a political hot potato in Germany.
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Public AffairsO2 dodges bullet as Huawei capped
Industry looks set to be given three years to firewall Huawei, with potential 35% cap on High Risk Vendors. O2’s longstanding links with Ericsson and Nokia mean operating business avoids costly replacement programmes that major rivals must implement. Security officials position the decision as largely a clarification and formalisation ...
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PremiumTelefónica steps back from Colombia auction
Despite making a fuss to get auction terms changed, Telefónica ultimately abstained from the latest 4G spectrum sale. Speculation that the decision was influenced by Group distancing of most Latin American assets, and the potential of a sale of the Colombia business.
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PremiumO2 UK joins open RAN party
UK operating business following the party line with increased enthusiasm for greater flexibility in the access network. Mavenir a key early partner, with DenseAir and WaveMobile also flagged.
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PremiumVivo and TIM follow through with network-sharing deal
Partners progress on merging legacy networks, and expanding 4G to more rural areas through a multi-operator core.
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PremiumSIAE flags latest field trial success
SIAE is spreading its influence on the provision of microwave backhaul in challenging Latin American geographies.
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PremiumTelefónica role in network-sharing coalition to be limited
Telefónica attempts to muscle in on Orange-Vodafone sharing deal prompts a revision of plans to protect synergies while minimising risk of regulatory interference.
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PremiumTelefónica fails to meet 2015 licence obligations
Operator cites a variety of reasons for delays as it falls short of the progress of its rivals in meeting targets for households and transport infrastructure across the nation. O2 promises to fulfil obligations by end-2020. Coverage obligations are part of ongoing 5G legal wrangles.
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Products & ServicesO2 UK working on iPhone issue
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) reportedly confirmed it was in the process of resolving an “intermittent issue” affecting some of its customers using Apple’s iPhone XR handset.
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PremiumO2 UK joins TfL Underground LTE project
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) is to join peers EE and Vodafone UK in trials of 4G on the London Underground being undertaken by Transport for London
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PremiumTelefónica España opens DEKRA V2X lab
Telefónica España, the Andalusian local government, and vehicle testing and inspection expert DEKRA opened the doors to a new research and development laboratory for 5G vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.
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Public AffairsOperators own up to 2015 coverage target misses
NatCo claims to have met household coverage targets set at 2015 auction. None of Germany’s three MNOs meets 100% targets along transport routes. BNetzA yet to test operators’ coverage claims.
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PremiumT-Mobile secures 4G and 5G at Super Bowl LIV
T-Mobile US flagged the implementation of extra 4G and 5G capacity in Miami, ahead of Super Bowl LIV, held on 2 February 2020.
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PremiumEmergency Services Network problems (and solutions)
Device to device worries prompt ESN hardware rethink. Home Office bows down to PAC demands Remedial measures recommended
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Products & ServicesESN ecosystem evolves
Vendors aim to provide indoor coverage solutions for the ESN. Hardware accreditation process gathering speed.
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PremiumEE going Underground
Participation in trials on TfL transport network likely to slot in with ongoing ESN development.
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PremiumBT gets to grips with rural agenda
Developing plans for rural network-sharing for 4G may be echoed in fixed-line plans as BT and government sketch out fibre acceleration strategy. Allera sets out costs of cooperation as mobile sector grapples with putting promises into action.
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PremiumMobile Broadband Network Limited develops UK 5G networks
MBNL hopes to expand 5G infrastrucutre in Birmingham without planning issues. MBNL enters five year deal with Magdalene contractors for 4G and 5G infrastructure