4G
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has completed its share of the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, the operator announced yesterday. -
BT Group has implemented energy-saving ‘cell sleep’ technology that reduces the power draw of RAN equipment when capacity is not needed.
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Telstra and Optus could be delayed in shutting down their 3G networks over concerns that the closure could cut off services for some of its customers.
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EE has hit its target for expanded 4G coverage six months ahead of a June 2024 deadline.
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Chinese telecom equipment vendor Huawei and Japanese electronics company Sharp recently announced the signing of a new long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement, which covers Cellular Standard Essential Patents, including 4G and 5G.
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Federated Wireless has been selected by VMware to deliver private 4G and 5G networks-as-a-service for enterprises.
Forthcoming events
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EE confirms the successful deployment of over 600 street-level mobile sites (small cells), across the UK.
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Nokia has announced new, optimised core network software solutions for the field and wide area network (FAN/WAN) needs of public safety and power utilities, expanding the portfolio and range available to large, mission-critical enterprises and governments.
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The switch off from 3G will begin next month after a successful pilot earlier this year.
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Satellite company OneWeb is to provide Veon with mobile internet connectivity and digital services in emerging markets.
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Veon’s Beeline network has launched mobile connectivity across the metro service in the capital city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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Mavenir and Ice Communications, Norway’s third largest mobile operator, are partnering on the development of Norway's 4G and 5G networks.
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Tizeti, the West African solar-based internet service provider, is launching its 4G LTE network in 10 new states in Nigeria.
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The government of Rwanda is to end the right of a local company, part-owned by Korea Telecom (KT), to provide wholesale 4G services to other operators
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Australian carrier Vocus is to acquire Challenge Networks, which provides 4G and 5G private mobile networks.
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Aerospace company Airbus has relaunched its high-altitude platform station (HAPS) business under a new name.
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Airtel Nigeria has purchased 100MHz of spectrum in the 3500MHz band and 2x5MHz of 2600MHz from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for US$316.7 million.
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EE has teamed with BAI Communications 4G mobile coverage to a new wave of London Underground stations.
