FCC gives Qualcomm LTE-U testing permission
Qualcomm has received permission from the FCC to test LTE-U use-cases in partnership with T-Mobile.
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Ericsson to roll out MTN’s LTE network in Ghana
Ericsson has announced it will be deploying its full LTE network for MTN in Ghana, bringing 4G connectivity to the capital.
BT announces network spending spree to ease Openreach pressure
BT has announced a major new investment plan to boost broadband speed and availability across the country and consequently stave off regulatory pressure over Openreach.
Telstra to invest $50m to resolve network outage woes
Australian incumbent telco Telstra will be plugging AUS$50 million into its network in a bid to solve outage problems which have plagued it year this.
Bell Canada acquires MTS and pledges $1bn infrastructure investment
Bell Canada has announced the pending acquisition of regional player Manitoba telecom Services (MTS) for $3bn.
Verizon, Telstra, kt and EE launch LTE-Broadcast alliance
Mobile telecom operators EE, Verizon, Telstra and KT have teamed up to create a global alliance to promote LTE Broadcast technology, reports DTVE.
T-Mobile US adds 2.2m customers and raises 2016 expectations
T-Mobile US has announced an impressive range of Q1 2016 results including subscriber gain, revenue growth, churn reduction and an improved forecast for the rest of the year.
EE launches software defined basestation in UK 4G coverage expansion effort
After announcing its plans for achieving 95% UK geographical coverage by 2020, EE has moved to announce its first steps to connect the Scottish Highlands with a software defined mobile basestation.
DT gets Cisco and Huawei on board for IoT starter bundle
Deutsche Telekom (DT) is partnering with a host of digital and cloud players to develop an out-of-the-box enterprise-ready IoT offering.
EE announces major investment to achieve 95% 4G geographical coverage by 2020
Newly-acquired UK MNO EE has announced the start of a major coverage initiative with the aim of providing 4G to 95% of the UK landmass by 2020.
Swisscom breaks 1Gbps barrier with LTE-A Pro
European telco Swisscom says it has broken the 1Gbps barrier for mobile data transmission, claiming a first for any operator on the continent.
1 in 5 US consumers now use mobile instead of fixed at home
Figures released by the US NTIA suggest mobile internet use at home doubled between 2013 and 2015, with domestic mobile connectivity gaining ground on wireline.
SS7 security flaws uncovered by CBS exposé
An exposé by CBS has revealed the extent of SS7 vulnerabilities after a successful network-level hack conducted on a US congressman’s phone.
OpenSignal research reveals UK 4G coverage failings
Consumer group Which has claimed UK consumers are unable to access 4G networks nearly half of the time.
Nokia and Hi3G combine to launch TD-LTE-A in Sweden
Kit vendor Nokia has announced the imminent deployment of TD-LTE-Advanced over the Hi3G Access (3 Sweden) network in Sweden.
KT, NEC prove 5G backhaul for 2018 Winter Games
Korea Telecom and NEC have claimed a successful 5G backhaul proof of concept demo achieving rates of 3.2Gbps.
T-Mobile claims 300 million daily VoLTE call milestone
T-Mobile has launched an expanded HD voice solution called the Enhanced Voice Service, while it claims to be connecting 300 million VoLTE calls every day.
Telstra hires Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper to assess network after multiple outages
Telstra COO Kate McKenzie has opened up about the operator’s recent mobile network issues, and has Ericsson, Cisco and Juniper on board to run a complete assessment of its network.
Exclusive: VimpelCom targets 5G pioneer tag
The CTO of VimpelCom has said the operator wants to be the global pioneer of 5G, talking exclusively to Telecoms.com.
O2 slowest 4G in UK, EE fastest – Ofcom
Ofcom has released the results of a recent mobile network quality assessment it undertook, proclaiming EE to have the highest quality network in the country, with O2 lagging behind.
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