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Tanuja K April 15th, 2024 3:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Seek TRAI’s Views on Allocating Satcom Spectrum: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to ask TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) about how to proceed with allocating spectrum to satellite communication (satcom) companies. The telecom department will seek the views of TRAI to understand the correct pricing and allocating mechanism of the spectrum to the satcom sector. Further, there could be some changes made to the existing licenses to ensure that clarity arrives for the satcom... Read More

Tanuja K April 5th, 2024 12:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Won’t Get Refund for Surrendering Spectrum: Report

The Indian telecom operators had put in a request to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to refund the money for the spectrum they are surrendering. However, the DoT has rejected the request and said that it won't be possible. It is worth noting that the telecom department has scheduled a spectrum auction on June 6, 2024. Ahead of the auction, the telecom firms sought clarifications on the NIA (Notice Inviting... Read More

Srikapardhi February 6th, 2024 11:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Italian operator Wind Tre to Acquire OpNet 5G Assets and Operations

Italian network operator Wind Tre has acquired the assets of wholesale fixed wireless access (FWA) provider OpNet, formerly known as Linkem. In a statement announcing the deal, Opnet said Wind Tre has acquired 100 percent of the company, excluding Tessellis, of which Opnet is a 59.26 percent shareholder. Also Read: WindTre TDD 5G Network Reaches 70 Percent Population Coverage in Italy Acquisition Details Opnet stated that the transaction is subject... Read More

Yashika Goel January 19th, 2024 3:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Boosts Network Capacity in South Karnataka

Vodafone Idea (Vi) announces that its customers in South Karnataka can now enjoy a significantly enhanced network with faster download speeds. Vodafone Idea, in an official release, said it has upgraded the spectrum bandwidth in the LTE 2100 MHz band from 5 MHz to 10 MHz to increase network capacity across over 1000 sites. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Yet to Close Funding from US DFC Network Upgrade "Over the past... Read More

Srikapardhi December 21st, 2023 11:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Colombia Concludes 5G Spectrum Auction, Raising USD 1.37 Billion

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (Ministerio de Tecnologias de la Informacion y las Comunicaciones, MinTIC) has announced the conclusion of its 5G spectrum auction after nine rounds of bidding. The auction, held on December 20 and lasting five hours, raised approximately USD 1.37 billion for the 5G band. Also Read: Canada Concludes 3800 MHz Spectrum Auction, Awarding 4,099 Licences Spectrum Allocation In the first band of the auction,... Read More

Srikapardhi December 20th, 2023 9:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Comarch Joins 450 MHz Alliance to Drive Global Mobile Network Development

Polish multinational IT company Comarch has officially become a member of the 450 MHz Alliance, a global organisation that brings together carriers, spectrum owners, equipment providers, terminals, and solution vendors to drive the development of mobile networks in the 450 MHz frequency band worldwide. Also Read: Poland Completes 3.5 GHz Band 5G Auction, Raising Over PLN 1.9 Billion Comarch's Expertise Comarch will leverage its expertise in the telecommunications industry and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 15th, 2023 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

WRC Allocates 6 GHz Spectrum for Telcos, Addressing India’s Connectivity Goals

The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) has opened up 100 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for IMT (international mobile telecommunications) services across the world. The 6 GHz band has been identified as the last set of airwaves for the telecom operators using which they can roll out cost-effective 5G. Frequency bands above 6 GHz are very high in wavelength and would require a denser infra (meaning more investment... Read More

Tanuja K December 7th, 2023 5:43 PM 1 COMMENTS

India’s Next Spectrum Auction to Take Place in Early 2024: Details

The Indian government didn't hold any spectrum auctions in the calendar year 2023. However, as per reports online, there will be one in early 2024. CNBC Awaaz is saying that the next round of spectrum auctions will take place in January, while a Business Standard report suggests it will happen in late February. Well, the government has officially not said anything, so nothing is confirmed yet. However, one spectrum auction... Read More

Yashika Goel December 1st, 2023 9:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Canada Concludes 3800 MHz Spectrum Auction, Awarding 4,099 Licences

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced yesterday, November 30, 2023, the conclusion of the country’s 3800 MHz spectrum auction, resulting in 4,099 licenses awarded to 20 Canadian bidders, including 870 licenses to small and regional providers across the country. ISED said more spectrum made available through the 3800 MHz spectrum auction will mean a faster rollout of 5G services and improved rural connectivity. Also Read: Canada’s 3800 MHz... Read More

Tanuja K November 14th, 2023 12:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

USA to Free Up More Spectrum: Report

The United States of America (USA) is aiming to free up more spectrum in the near future. On Monday, US President Joe Biden's administration announced that they are looking to repurpose spectrum currently set aside for parts of the federal government. The US government has identified a need for freeing up additional spectrum as the advanced technology needs are soaring in the US, said a Reuters report. The White House... Read More

Srikapardhi November 10th, 2023 4:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Latvian Telcos LMT and Tele2 Secure Additional 3.5 GHz Frequencies

Latvia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (SPRK) approved the outcomes of the auction for the radio frequency band 3750 MHz - 3800 MHz on Thursday. The auction, held in two rounds, saw Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) and Tele2 securing the right to use frequencies for 20 years. The auction proceeds of 550,000 euros will contribute to the state budget within six months, according to SPRK. Also Read: Tele2 Latvia Reports 166... Read More

Srikapardhi November 6th, 2023 9:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Sees Minimal Spectrum Spending Over the Next Two Years: CEO

Bharti Airtel's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gopal Vittal, clarified the company's spectrum position and spending for at least the next two years during the recent earnings call for the second quarter ending on September 30, 2023. Gopal specifically highlighted Bharti Airtel's advantageous position, considering the substantial mid-band spectrum the telco holds. Also Read: Airtel’s 30,000 Network Sites Set to Transform Rural Connectivity Gopal mentioned that with NSA (Non-Standalone),... Read More