Articles tagged with: 900mhz and Umts

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

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Qualcomm Warns About Scarce 3G Spectrum in Asia Region

In an interview, Qualcomm's president for Southeast Asia and the Pacific region, John Stefanac warned that mobile operators face a regulatory regime which is not allocating sufficient radio spectrum for 3G services. Citing a recent example in Indonesia, he told the South China Morning Post that the networks were only granted 5-10Mhz of spectrum each, which is not sufficient to deploy viable 3G services.  more

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French Operators Authorised to Offer 3G at 900Mhz

French telecoms regulator, Arcep has approved applications by Orange and SFR to offer 3G services in the 900mhz. Third 3G license holder, Bouygues Telecom says that it will apply for an amendment to its license to reuse its 900mhz spectrum in 2009.  more

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