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Srikapardhi October 20th, 2023 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Poland Completes 3.5 GHz Band 5G Auction, Raising Over PLN 1.9 Billion

The Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) in Poland has completed its auction of Spectrum in the 3.5 GHz Band after three days and 17 rounds of bidding on Communications Day. The spectrum auction, originally slated for 2020, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction raised over PLN 1.9 billion for the Polish state budget. In an official statement on Wednesday, UKE reported that the auction witnessed four key... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 28th, 2023 7:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Working on a Fresh National Frequency Allocation Plan: Report

The central government is working to bring a fresh and updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP). This is a central policy that gives a broad overview of how the spectrum will be given to the companies across sectors such as telecom, broadcasting, and space. According to a Business Standard report, the government is working on an updated version of the NFAP. There has been a lot of confusion over how... Read More

Yashika Goel September 27th, 2023 8:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

6 GHz Band Crucial for 5G and Beyond, Says DIPA

Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has applauded P D Vaghela, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), for releasing an insightful and well-documented white paper. DIPA said this white paper delves into the impact on GDP, as well as the social and economic values associated with the 6 GHz band, which represents a specific frequency range within the radio frequency spectrum. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Records 12 Gbps... Read More

Srikapardhi September 21st, 2023 9:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telia Sweden Secures Spectrum in 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz Bands for 4G, 5G Services

Telia Sweden has announced securing crucial spectrum in the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) auction. The auction, which commenced on September 19 and concluded today, saw Telia Sweden securing spectrum allocations in three bands: 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz. Telia has noted that the licenses for the acquired spectrum have durations of 23 and 25 years, respectively, and they are expected to play a key role in... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 6:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

New Zealand Announces 24-30 GHz Spectrum Plan for Mobile and Satellite Services

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM), business unit within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has unveiled its high-level allocation decisions for the 24 - 30 GHz radio spectrum range. This announcement follows a comprehensive consultation process in 2021 and marks a critical milestone in optimising spectrum utilisation. RSM has made high-level allocation decisions for the use of this spectrum, with a focus on providing clarity to the... Read More

Yashika Goel August 4th, 2023 9:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Supplementary Consultation Paper on Aircraft Data Communication Services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step in addressing the regulation of data communication services between aircraft and ground stations provided by organizations other than the Airports Authority of India. Also Read: TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for OTT Services and Selective Banning Regulatory Mechanism To improve flight safety and enhance search and rescue operations during aviation disasters, TRAI released a Supplementary Consultation... Read More

Kripa B July 31st, 2023 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Prepays Rs 8,024 Crores to Clear 2015 Spectrum Liabilities

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced that it has strengthened its financial position by prepaying Rs 8,024 crores to the Department of Telecom (DoT), settling part of its deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the 2015 auction, according to the company's announcement. Also Read: Airtel Truly Unlimited Plans With 1 Month Validity: Which One to Pick? Airtel Optimizing Capital Structure The move to make a substantial prepayment on the spectrum... Read More

Srikapardhi July 5th, 2023 11:43 PM 1 COMMENTS

MTN Uganda Secures Spectrum for 5G Services

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the results of the multi-band radio frequency spectrum award process for the deployment of broadband services in Uganda. The UCC invited applications for the sale of 5G spectrum, offering frequencies in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 5 GHz, and E-band ranges. Also Read: MTN and Pivotal Commware Successfully Trial 5G mmWave Technology in South Africa... Read More

Srikapardhi May 10th, 2023 5:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Nigeria Renews 2100 MHz Spectrum License and Leases Spectrum From NTEL

MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider in Nigeria, announced the approval of a spectrum lease transaction by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This transaction involves a lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL) for the lease of NTEL's 5 MHz Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) in the 900 MHz spectrum band and 10 MHz FDD in the 1800 MHz spectrum band across 19 states, according to... Read More

Srikapardhi May 9th, 2023 3:19 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Africa Renews 2100 MHz Spectrum License in Nigeria

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa, has announced the renewal of its 2x10MHz 2100 MHz spectrum license in Nigeria. Airtel Networks Limited, the Nigerian subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has made a payment of NGN 58.7 billion (USD 127.4 million) to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the license renewal, according to an exchange filing. Also Read: Strengthening Partnership: Tim Cook and Sunil Bharti... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 23rd, 2023 11:19 AM 1 COMMENTS

Why are Telecom Bodies Batting for 6 GHz Spectrum

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), as well as the GSMA, a global telecom body or association, is batting for the availability of 6 GHz spectrum for cellular services. The telco bodies want the 6 GHz spectrum to be available for commercial use. This is because Indian telecom operators only have 300 MHz in the 3300-3600 MHz spectrum band for mid-band 5G right now. This means a shortfall from... Read More

Tanuja K January 12th, 2023 10:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Taking a Very Cautious Approach for Giving Spectrum to Enterprises

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have all opposed the idea of allocating spectrum administratively to the enterprises for setting up captive private networks. However, the decision has already been made and the cabinet's approval to do so was given in June 2022. Now, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) wants to know how it can allocate spectrum to the enterprises. Thus, the telecom department has reached out to... Read More