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Ericsson, TIM to launch 5G network initiative in Italy

5G network program to focus on industry pilots including smart cities, IoT, transport and smart agriculture Italian telecom operator TIM and equipment vendor Ericsson signed an agreement to start the "5G for Italy" program designed to create an open ecosystem for research and implementation of innovative...

Ericsson, TIM to launch 5G network initiative in Italy

5G network program to focus on industry pilots including smart cities, IoT, transport and smart agriculture Italian telecom operator TIM and equipment vendor Ericsson signed an agreement to start the "5G for Italy" program designed to create an open ecosystem for research and implementation of innovative...

Ofcom says 10 megahertz of VHF bands can be used for IoT

UK regulator carried out a consultation process last year U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom confirmed spectrum within the 55-68 MHz, 70.5-71.5 MHz and 80-81.5 MHz bands can be used for "Internet of Things" services and machine-to-machine applications. This decision follows a consultation launched by the regulator...

Ooredoo posts $2.18B in Q4 revenues

Ooredoo ended 2015 with 117 million customers Qatar-based telecom group Ooredoo posted QAR 7.97 billion ($2.18 billion) in fourth quarter revenues, down from QAR 8.37 billion in the same quarter last year. The group’s net profits for the quarter totaled QAR 360 million, an increase of...

Global Telecom: SK Telecom and Nokia claim first commercialization of EICIC

SK Telecom and Nokia Networks claim first commercialization of EICIC SK Telecom announced Wednesday that it, along with Nokia Networks, has commercialized "enhanced inter-cell interference coordination," as part of the LTE-Advanced technology standard. EICIC is designed to control signal interference between macro and micro base stations. SK...

@ PCIA: LightSquared details device plans, NSN network buildout: Carrier announces additional partners at CTIA show

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—LightSquared Chief Network Officer Drew Caplan shared the wholesale operator's philosophy on its planned role in the wireless space, telling PCIA's Wireless Infrastructure 2010 audience that while operators are not dumb pipes, they aren't the companies inventing great applications either.In a Day 2...

Telmap navigates the road to mobile success

Satnav software maker Telmap is a company that clearly knows which direction it’s going in. The privately held white label mapping and navigation firm has recently been undergoing a strategy shift, transforming itself from a subscription company into one offering LBS (location-based services) to operators like the Orange FT Group, Vodafone, Vodacom, SFR, O2, Telefonica, AOL, Pelephone, Carphone Warehouse and more.

Top 10: Worldwide wireless operators

Editor's Note: The companies listed below represent the 10 largest wireless carriers worldwide based on subscriber numbers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 unless noted. The No. 11 through No. 20 largest carriers will be listed next week. Subscriber information and markets...

Top 10: Worldwide wireless operators

Editor's Note: The companies listed below represent the 10 largest wireless carriers worldwide based on subscriber numbers at the end of 2009 unless noted. The No. 11 through No. 20 largest carriers will be listed next week. Subscriber information and markets lists are from carrier...

Partnerships & Alliances: VZW selects Spirent for LTE testing solution

Verizon Wireless said it has chosen Spirent Communications to provide testing solutions for certification of devices that will operate on its 4G LTE network. Spirent will provide hardware, test simulators, system simulators and software for test automation, said the companies. Spirent is the...

Partnerships & Alliances: VZW selects Spirent for LTE testing solution

Verizon Wireless said it has chosen Spirent Communications to provide testing solutions for certification of devices that will operate on its 4G LTE network. Spirent will provide hardware, test simulators, system simulators and software for test automation, said the companies. Spirent is the...

Infrastructure awards wrap-up: Nokia Siemens Networks

The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.Miscellaneous--Germany: T-Mobile Germany has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to implement...

Weekly infrastructure awards wrap-up

Welcome to a new weekly feature at RCR Wireless News! Every week we will collect all the important equipment agreements across the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries, plus any others that catch our fancy. We hope you enjoy it! The following list details infrastructure...

Virgin to launch MVNO service in South Africa with GSM carrier Cell C

LONDON-United Kingdom-based mobile virtual network operator Virgin Mobile Group plc reported plans to extend its brand into South Africa through a 50/50 venture with South African GSM network operator Cell C. The Virgin Mobile-branded enterprise will operate as an independent service operator on the...

Virgin to launch MVNO service in South Africa

LONDON-United Kingdom-based mobile virtual network operator Virgin Mobile Group plc reported plans to extend its brand into South Africa through a 50/50 venture with South African GSM network operator Cell C.The Virgin Mobile-branded enterprise will operate as an independent service operator on the Cell...

RIM shares fall slightly on financial results, outlook

Research In Motion Ltd.'s stock faltered again following the company's third-quarter results, with investors expecting a more bullish fourth-quarter outlook from the company. Some analysts, however, continued to remain relatively positive on the BlackBerry maker and its prospects despite the company's lower-than-expected forecasts and...

RIM shares fall slightly on financial results, outlook

Research In Motion Ltd.'s stock faltered again following the company's third-quarter results, with investors expecting a more bullish fourth-quarter outlook from the company. Some analysts, however, continued to remain relatively positive on the BlackBerry maker and its prospects despite the company's lower-than-expected forecasts and...

Vodacom to offer 3G services in South Africa

LONDON-South African wireless carrier Vodacom intends to be the first African carrier to offer third-generation services through a deal announced with Vodafone Group plc, which is an owner of Vodacom. The South African company said it plans to market Vodafone's 3G services, particularly the...

Vodacom to offer 3G services in South Africa

LONDON-South African wireless carrier Vodacom intends to be the first African carrier to offer third-generation services through a deal announced Wednesday with Vodafone Group plc, which is an owner of Vodacom. The South African company will market Vodafone's 3G services, particularly the 3G Vodafone...

Siemens signs two GSM contracts

MUNICH, Germany-Siemens AG has announced two contracts, one in Russia and another in South Africa.The German wireless supplier signed a $73 million GSM contract to expand the network of Russian carrier MegaFon.The contract will cover the delivery and installation of GSM switches and base...

South African mobile operators face revenue slice

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-South Africa's two leading mobile network operators, MTN and Vodacom, could face a cut in revenues if the third entrant, Cell C, is successful in its bid to have them declared dominant players by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).The...

Mozambique mobile tariffs under pressure

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-The Mozambique Transport and Communications Minister Tomas Salomao has lashed out at claims that the government is placing pressure on the publicly owned telecommunications company, TDM, and its mobile phone-subsidiary, M-Cel, to double their tariffs.The statement comes after South African mobile network...

South African networks gear up for Cricket World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-The mobile network operators in South Africa will be expecting a boost in traffic as the Cricket World Cup 2003 gets under way.MTN South Africa, one of the event sponsors, said it has made significant changes to its existing infrastructure in anticipation...

MTN South Africa seals new interconnection deal

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-South African mobile network operator MTN and fixed-line operator Telkom announced they have renegotiated aspects of their interconnection agreement, which is expected to translate into a reduction of call costs between Telkom and the mobile operator.In terms of the agreement, MTN will...