Verizon Communications closed 2020 with Q4 results buoyed by increased cash flow, wireless service revenue growth, and the launch of 5G nationwide. “Verizon finished the fourth quarter with strong financial performance,” said Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg. “2020 was marked by transformational change, including the launch of our 5G nationwide network. We witnessed a […]
Telefónica is speeding up its 5G deployment, achieving coverage of 80 per cent of Spain at the end of the first quarter of the year – reaching over 37 million inhabitants and 1,253 municipalities in the country. The company is deploying 5G NSA (Non Stand Alone) and DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) networks at the present […]
Ericson has reported that Q1 sales, adjusted for comparable units and currency, grew by 10 per cent year-on-year. Networks sales increased by 15 per cent, driven by market share gains. Reported net income was SEK 3.2 billion (€0.3bn). Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, commented: “Our strategy, built on increased investments in R&D for […]
In-Flight entertainment and connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation which serves the professional and business flight sector has signed up Jet Edge to provide 4G streaming to the private jet charter operator. The joint statement says the long-term partnership will upgrade Jet Edge’s AdvantEdge and Managed super-mid and large cabin fleet to AVANCE L5, Gogo’s most […]
The UK government is proposing law changes to boost ongoing efforts to improve connectivity for people who live, work and travel in rural areas. The reforms will remove one of the biggest barriers to better coverage in the countryside by reducing build time and costs for new infrastructure, while protecting rural areas by minimising any […]
US multiplay telco Verizon recently began installation of C-band equipment from Ericsson and Samsung Electronics to speed deployment of its 5G Ultra Wideband and fixed wireless broadband service on its recently-acquired C-band spectrum. Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum nationwide in the recent FCC auction, which will allow the company to […]
Teleste has announced that Liberty Global will trial Teleste’s Distributed Access Architecture to support its GIGAbit network, meaning customers will benefit from increased reliability and capacity thanks to the new DOCSIS technology. Already used successfully in Coventry and Warrington in the UK, Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) is now being rolled out in Baguley, UK. DAA […]
During the Wake Up! Spain forum, Orange and Vodafone, the second and the third telco operators in the country, have asked the Administration to clarify the 5G regulation, reduce the price of 5G licences and alleviate the local taxes. “Spain is one of the countries with the least return of investment in Europe and this […]
US multiplay telco Verizon has agreed deals with Crown Castle and SBA, two tower companies already hosting Verizon infrastructure equipment, to speed deployment of C-band equipment in preparation for the launch of 5G Ultra Wideband and fixed wireless broadband service on this newly acquired spectrum. Verizon secured an average of 161 MHz of C-band spectrum […]
Norwegian TV streaming technology company Norigin Media has been chosen as part of the 5GMediaHUB Consortium, alongside Telenor and NTNU from Norway and other European companies. The project’s goal is to become a world leader in 5G, accelerating the validation of innovative 5G-empowered media and entertainment applications. The consortium is funded by the European Commission […]