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EE Launches new Spectrum into 5G Network

BT’s mobile business, EE, has finalised new 5G spectrum holdings following the conclusion of the second, assignment stage of Ofcom’s auction and will start to launch some of the new spectrum into the 5G network immediately. EE won 80MHz overall of the 700MHz and 3.6GHz bands that were on offer in the auction.

EE 5G Connected UK

·4 years ago

Ofcom confirms award of 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum

Ofcom has confirmed that the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz frequency bands have been awarded by auction. The frequency bands are likely to be used by mobile network operators to deliver a range of services, including 5G mobile.

5G Connected UK

·4 years ago

O2 and Vodafone agree to trade bands following spectrum auction

O2 and Vodafone have agreed a deal to trade bands to create more efficient blocks of 5G spectrum, in a move that will enable improved coverage for customers.

Vodafone UK O2 5G Connected UK

·4 years ago

Etisalat and Nokia provide 5G broadband services in UAE

Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets, together with Nokia, has deployed 5G networks, providing enhanced mobile broadband services and expanding 5G coverage and revenue opportunities.

·4 years ago

MTS and Huawei launch commercial 5G in Moscow

MTS and Huawei have activated 5G networks at 14 iconic locations in Moscow, Russia. They have also launched a "5G Has Come" promotion to showcase a whole new mobile experience with fast connection, fast download, and smooth gaming.

Huawei 5G Connected

·4 years ago

EE hosts World’s First 5G AR Foosball Tournament

EE is to host the world’s first 5G AR Foosball tournament live from Wembley Stadium. The star-studded line-up has been announced: on Team Aqua it’s Gareth Southgate, Yungen, Ugo Monye, Fara Williams and Elz the Witch, and on Team Yellow it’s Peter Crouch, Joe Cole, James Haskell, Chelcee Grimes and Lia Lewis.

EE 5G

·4 years ago

Romania approves bill to bar China and Huawei from 5G networks

Romania’s centrist government has approved a United States-backed bill that effectively bars China and Huawei from taking part in development of its 5G network. Europe has emerged as a battleground in the technology ‘Cold War’ playing out between China and Washington

Huawei 5G

·4 years ago

Hyberbat unveils world first 5G virtual 3D engineering model

Hyperbat, one of the UK’s largest independent vehicle battery manufacturers based in Coventry, is using the latest 5G enabled technology to significantly speed up the manufacturing process for hybrid and electric vehicle production in the UK.

BT Group 5G Automotive

·4 years ago

Oppo, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Vodafone deliver Europe’s first commercialised 5G standalone network

Oppo has successfully collaborated with Ericsson, Qualcomm and Vodafone, commercialising Europe’s first low-latency, high-speed 5G standalone (SA) network in Germany. The network will be accessible on the flagship Oppo Find X3 Pro.

5G Connected

·4 years ago

EE switches on 5G in 35 more Towns and Cities

EE has switched on 5G in thirty five new UK locations, taking the number of towns and cities with access to the operator’s 5G network to 160.

EE 5G Connected UK

·4 years ago

Verizon to deploy private 5G at Port of Southampton

Verizon is announcing its first foray into the European private 5G market with a deployment at the Port of Southampton, following a deal with the Associated British Ports (ABP).

Connected UK 5G

·4 years ago

Samsung Develops New 5G Radio Technology for 5G Deployments in Mid-Band Spectrum

Samsung has developed a new 5G wideband radio technology that expands bandwidth support for its next generation radios, including Massive MIMO radios, to help operators drive more flexible and cost-effective 5G deployments.

Samsung 5G

·4 years ago

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