OneWeb asks FCC to authorise 48,000 satellites
OneWeb, despite being on the sales forecourt as far as its assets are concerned while it is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is asking the FCC to approve expanding its constellation of…
AsiaSat questions C-band 5G role
A white paper from satellite operator AsiaSat argues that C-band is not the correct band to support the key performance indicators (#KPI) promised by 5G. In the white paper –…
SES accelerates C-band clearing over US
Satellite operator SES is clearing a portion of its C-band spectrum in an “accelerated” manner in accordance with the FCC’s timeline and Order published on April 23rd. SES will file…
5G network boost for Sweden
Swedish telcos Tele2 and Telia have both launched 5G networks, with Tele2 May 24th claiming it switched on Sweden’s first 5G network and Telia saying that it was inaugurating its…
Study: UK confused about 5G
With 5G conspiracy theories prompting a spate of attacks on mobile network infrastructure and essential workers across the UK, a study from mobile network benchmarking firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS),…
Analyst: 5G to transform media landscape
While 2019 has seen the first deployments of 5G in the consumer domain, 2020 will be the year of large scale commercial 5G roll-outs across the globe. In line with…
Nokia claims 5G speed record
Nokia says it has achieved the world’s fastest 5G speeds in its Over-the-Air (OTA) network in Dallas, Texas. Utilising 800 MHz of commercial millimetre wave 5G spectrum and Dual Connectivity…
Huawei shares media vision
Huawei’s online Global Analyst Summit 2020 has seen Shawn Sheng, Vice President of the company’s Handset Product Line, provide updates on key industry and technological trends that were first outlined…
Ofcom updates on spectrum auction plans
UK comms regulator Ofcom has published a consultation on one aspect of the technical modelling in its statement on the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz…
Vodafone Spain extends 5G to six more cities
Vodafone Spain continues deploying 5G throughout Spain with the addition of six more cities to a total of 21 Spanish municipalities. The six new added cities are Benidorm, Badajoz, Alicante,…
Telia launches 5G in Norway
Telia in Norway has opened up its 5G network to customers in Lillestrøm and parts of Groruddalen in Oslo. During 2020, the 5G coverage will be extended throughout Oslo, and…
Ericsson CEO: “5G greatest open innovation platform”
Speaking at the launch of a new online event series, Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, has highlighted the importance of connectivity during times of crisis and the opportunity there…
Teleport operator sues FCC over C-band
PSSI Global Services, which operates a number of teleports and more than 60 Outside Broadcast satellite uplink trucks across the US, is suing the Federal Communications Commission over the FCC’s…
Double dilemma for Intelsat
Intelsat’s shares had a torrid time May 5th with a 12.4 per cent fall in value at one point to just $1.10. It isn’t the lowest that Intelsat shares have…
Forecast: Pandemic hits mobile comms industry for $50bn
Mobile services represent critical infrastructure that’s allowing people to stay connected during the coronavirus crisis. However, that doesn’t mean these services are immune to the pandemic’s economic shock, with 2020…