August 4th, 2021 7:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Study Claims 5G Could Allow for £6.3 Billion Boost in UK

The importance of 5G has been stressed upon since the technology was first introduced, but, given as to how it took a bit of time for it to be deployed even in developed countries, the effects and the fruits of the same were not yet visible. It seems that a new report by Vodafone and WPI Economics has tapped into the importance of 5G, stating that the adoption of 5G could... Read More

March 2nd, 2021 5:27 PM 35 COMMENTS

Vi Bought Spectrum in 5 Circles Only, Waiting for 5G Spectrum Auctions Eagerly

As expected, Vodafone Idea stayed low-key during the 4G spectrum auctions 2021. The telco focused mainly on renewing the spectrum that was expiring soon. It is worth noting that Vi entered the auctions with the largest quantum of spectrum amongst all the operators. But it also purchased spectrum in five circles to enhance its 4G network’s efficiency and experience. Analysts expected Vi to make the least purchases since the telco... Read More

February 22nd, 2018 8:11 PM 13 COMMENTS

Vodafone Completes World’s First 5G Call Using 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) Standard and Sub 6 GHz Spectrum

Vodafone and Huawei have jointly completed the world’s first call using the Non-Stand-Alone (NSA) 3GPP 5G new radio (NR) standard and sub 6 GHz spectrum. The call, using a test network, took place in Spain just ahead of Mobile World Congress which starts on February 26. The standards organisation 3GPP agreed on the Non-Standalone global standard for 5G as part of its ‘Release 15’ in December 2017. In the test,... Read More

July 27th, 2016 6:59 PM 6 COMMENTS

Vodafone and Huawei Trial New 4.5G Technologies to Prepare for 5G

Vodafone UK and Huawei are conducting technical trials of a new mobile technology, 4.5G (TDD+) with LTE TDD, to significantly increase the capacity and efficiency of its 4G network in urban areas, as well as lay the foundations for the introduction of 5G by 2020. New 4*4 MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) techniques eight-way transmit and receive (8T8R), together with multi-user beam-forming are being tested in Manchester. These will support the expected... Read More

July 10th, 2016 10:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone, Ericsson demonstrate a new 5G Proof of Concept

Vodafone and Ericsson have jointly demonstrated a new 5G Proof of Concept following their mutual commitment to 5G innovation. The commitment to 5G innovation was announced during Mobile World Congress in February this year in Barcelona, Spain. A joint statement said that both the companies have created a 5G Smart Network Edge prototype including a 5G ready core to demonstrate the benefits of network slicing and distributed cloud technology using the... Read More

February 19th, 2016 5:26 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone, Ericsson collaborate on 5G technologies

Vodafone Group is partnering with Ericsson and a number of other partners to research 5G technologies and prepare its networks for a transition towards the new mobile standard. As part of the global research effort to develop 5G, Vodafone will work with its partners to define industry standards, establish technical guidelines and prepare product roadmaps. Vodafone and its partners will evaluate which 5G technologies will be introduced as industry standards.... Read More

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