O2, Three, and Vodafone agree to build 222 new masts by 2024.
Major European operators sign a MoU to collaborate on OpenRAN deployment
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone are calling for more political and government support to boost the OpenRAN ecosystem.
UK operators expand 5G footprint but a common approach to defining coverage is still missing
EE and O2 have announced further 5G coverage in towns and cities, but so far only EE has disclosed the criteria it uses to consider a location covered.
Czech Republic completes 5G spectrum auction
5G spectrum auction rules finalised in Portugal
The rules include significant incentives for new entrants, which sparked criticism from existing MNOs.
Open RAN Policy Coalition
The consortium includes 31 operators, network vendors, and service providers advocating for open solutions in the radio access network.
Vodafone starts using 700MHz to expand 5G in rural Germany
The operator will use dynamic spectrum sharing, using the same antennas to provide 4G and 5G for the first time.
UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic
Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.
Advertising Standards Authority bans Three UK’s 5G advertisement
The “Real 5G” claim was found to be misleading and is now banned following complaints from other operators