All 4G (LTE, 4.5G) articles – Page 19
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O2 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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Telefónica 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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Operators 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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T-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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Emergency 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 & Services
ESN ecosystem evolves
Vendors aim to provide indoor coverage solutions for the ESN. Hardware accreditation process gathering speed.
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EE going Underground
Participation in trials on TfL transport network likely to slot in with ongoing ESN development.
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BT 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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Mobile 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
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Vodafone Hutchison Australia taps Nokia for 5G launch
Nokia lands five-year deal in Australia’s post-Huawei landscape. Berroeta lauds the Finnish vendor’s “advanced 5G roadmap”. 5G launch slated by 30 June 2020.
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3G sunset nears as Vodafone Group preps re farming push
JV is one of first Group businesses to push button on spectrum switchover.
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Cosmote throws its 4G, 5G radio lot in with Ericsson
NatCo reportedly selects Swedish vendor as 4G/5G single supplier. Nokia loses out; Huawei hopes of sharing Ericsson contract apparently dashed.
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Vendors jockey for position as Brazil’s 5G auctions near
Huawei awarded 4G equipment contract, paving the way to become Telefónica’s biggest partner in the Brazilian market. Ericsson set to mount a response.
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Telefónica Mexico agrees network-sharing deal with AT&T
As Telefónica looks set to cordon off its Latin American interests to focus on the Big Four, Movistar in Mexico takes a drastic step to cut network costs. Operating business may be hoping a lighter infrastructure load will support commercial flexibility.
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Movistar joins revised Colombian 4G spectrum auction
Movistar to bid against three other players for 4G spectrum after initial frustration at auction process. Revised bidding rules appease operators that had initially withdrawn, complaining of lack of transparency.
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O2 Germany to build 6,000 masts with rivals
O2 joins forces with Telekom and Vodafone to tackle mobile ‘white spots’. Government aims to build 5,000 masts on top. Further collaborative effort brings ‘LTE for all’ to the Berlin U-Bahn.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone Idea rallies the supplier troops
Mavenir, Nokia, Optiva, Red Hat, and TCS engaged via integration plan. CTO reasserts June 2020 deadline for accelerated programme.
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Ofcom re-shapes 5G auction plans as MNOs share access
Ofcom confirms intention to offer frequencies in the 700MHz and 3.6GHz-3.8GHz bands in spring 2020, but with a change in auction structure. Industry commitments on rural coverage said to have enabled regulatory rethink. Degree of uncertainty remains due to UK elections and Brexit developments.
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Telefónica Peru partners Nokia to automate copper mine
Private LTE network for leading mining group Minera Las Bambas, with path to 5G services.