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Articles tagged with: 900mhz
Polish Operator Launches HSPA+ Network in 900Mhz Band
Polish telco, Sferia and Huawei have announced the successful launch of the world's first HSPA+ network in the 900 MHz band for Aero2. more
Related Tags: sferia, huawei, hspa+, broadband, Poland
UK Starts Consultation on Revamping Radio Spectrum Management
The UK's government has launched a consultation setting out its intention to implement a series of recommendations made by the Independent Spectrum Broker (ISB), Kip Meek, on how to make the best use of radio spectrum. more
Related Tags: ofcom, radio-spectrum, 800mhz, vodafone, o2, tdd, broadband, radio, UK
Swedish Networks Investigated for Radio Spectrum "Cartel"
The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) is reported to be investigating whether the division of the country's forthcoming LTE network by the country's mobile operators may have been an attempt to exclude other players from entering the market. more
Related Tags: lte, teliasonera, telenor, tele-2, -swefour, three, Sweden
Greenland's sole mobile network operator, Tele Greenland has commissioned Nokia Siemens Networks to roll out a 3G network on 900 MHz frequency and upgrade its existing core network. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide network implementation and software maintenance services, as well as emergency call support. Implementation of the 3G network will be completed in spring 2010. more
Related Tags: tele-greenland, 3g, nokia-siemens-networks, nokia-siemens, Greenland
Romanian Regulator Mulls Allowing 3G Services in the 900MHz Band
Romania's telecoms regulator, Ancom has announced a public consultation on plans to permit 3G services in the 900mhz radio spectrum. The formal consultation covers an earlier draft decision on the harmonisation of the use of the 880-915 MHz, 925-960 MHz, 1710-1747.5 MHz and 1805-1842.5 MHz radio frequency bands. more
Related Tags: ancom, 3g, three, radio, Romania
Thai Operator Starts Testing 3G at 900Mhz
Thai network operator, Total Access Communication (dtac) has announced the start of a trial of a 3G network operating in the 900mhz spectrum bands. In the initial part of the trial, the trial area will cover Chulalongkorn University, Pantip Plaza and MBK shopping centers, Siam Square, Sam Yan, and Chamchuri Square. Later the coverage area will be expanded to other areas in Bangkok. more
Related Tags: total-access-communication, 3g, Thailand
European Regulators Approve 3G in the 900Mhz Bands
Europe is to modify its restriction on the use of the 900mhz frequency band for just GSM services to permit WCDMA services in the same bands. The Council of Ministers followed the European Parliament in approving a proposal from the European Commission to modernise European legislation - the so-called GSM Directive - on the use of the radio spectrum needed for mobile services. more
AIS Suspends 3G Expansion Pending License Auction
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) has suspended the expansion of its trial 3G network running over the 900mhz band, citing concerns about congestion for its existing GSM subscribers. The conpany will now wait for the long delayed 3G auction to release radio spectrum in the more conventional 2100 Mhz bands. more
Related Tags: advanced-info-service, ais, 3g-license, gsm, siemens, tot, 3g-licenses, nokia-siemens, Thailand
Spectrum refarming will be a key enabler of rural mobile broadband coverage
Refarming 2G spectrum will be key to enabling mobile broadband coverage outside major population centres, according to Analysys Mason. Liberalising the usage of the 850/900mhz frequency bands, in which 2G GSM/CDMA services currently operate, to allow operators to evolve their networks in these bands to newer technologies such as UMTS/HSPA is a significant emerging trend, which will extend the reach of 3G services, such as mobile broadband, to suburban/rural areas not covered by operators' existing 2100MHz 3G networks. more
Related Tags: analysys-mason, gsm, umts
UK: a way out of the spectrum re-farm deadlock?
Opinion by Matthew Howett, senior analyst at Ovum
900mhz to be liberalised in the hands of the existing holders, but access to
other spectrum would initially be capped.
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Related Tags: vodafone, o2, ofcom, 800mhz, digital-dividend, UK