All Spectrum articles – Page 4
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Strategy & Change
Iridium targets MNOs with direct-to-device strategy refresh
US-based satellite operator seeks to tap into NB-IoT market with Project Stardust, harnessing its existing array of satellites and spectrum to deliver “fully crosslinked” solution. MNOs among initial customers being targeted, though competition in the sector continues to rise…
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Network & Infrastructure
Brazil’s Vivo axes Winity network-sharing tie-up
Controversial deal falls through as contiguous 700MHz spectrum blocks returned to Anatel. Operators blame regulatory conditions as they prepare to push back against wider infra-sharing ban in Brazil, citing capex reduction and coverage expansion as benefits.
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M&A
Cordiant finds Czech mates for wireless infra business
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure completes three acquisitions to strengthen and expand the “multi-asset platform” play of České Radiokomunikace, its wireless and broadcast asset in the Czech Republic.
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Premium
Telefónica secures place at Colombia’s 5G auction
MinTIC reveals Telefónica will bid alongside Claro and WOM for 3.5GHz spectrum licences, with Telefónica also bidding through separate entity with partner Tigo.
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Network & Infrastructure
Movistar and Tigo go halves on Colombian 5G rights
Operator duo makes savings by teaming on 3.5GHz licence acquisition.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Turkey targets fibre; wants Türk Telekom breakup
Engin Aksoy calls for BT/Openreach-style model in Turkish market to enable full-fibre investment, competition.
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Premium
Elsewhere in UK: Ofcom delays mmWave auction
Ofcom delays mmWave auction due to pending Vodafone–Three merger decision
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Telefónica Argentina spends small in 5G auction
Operator bids for half as much 5G spectrum as rivals in controversial tender.
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Public Affairs
O2 Germany’s Haas adds weight to plea for more mobile spectrum
O2 Germany says tests show upper 6GHz band is well‑suited for mobile communications.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone produces RedCap results
Vodafone produces RedCap results with Ericsson, Qualcomm.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Associates & JVs: TPG Telecom adds to 5G spectrum basket
TPG Telecom adds to 5G spectrum basket.
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Network & Infrastructure
Brazil’s Vivo calls for 5G RAN sharing freedom
Operator moots 5G extension to wide-scale RAN sharing arrangement with rival TIM Brasil, despite increased regulatory jumpiness over urban infra collaboration between major mobile operators.
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Strategy & Change
Orange not in a hurry for Polish tower spin-off
Orange Poland CFO Jacek Kunicki says tower separation is not a priority, despite rivals’ recent moves and apparent Group-level interest in a carve-out.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone looks to 6GHz spectrum to counter ‘capacity crunch’
Trials for use of upper 6GHz frequency band successfully completed by Vodafone engineers in Spain.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile US agrees spectrum payment extension with DISH
Payment deadline extended to 1 April 2024.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile is biggest spender in Poland’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction
T-Mobile and Orange each pick up one of four 100MHz blocks on offer.
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Premium
Elsewhere in BT Technology: Ofcom delays mmWave auction
Ofcom delays mmWave auction as UK market changes shape.
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Premium
TMUS seeks to deny DISH spectrum payment extension
DISH seeks payment extension for its agreed purchase of 800MHz frequencies from TMUS.