Growing demand from UK consumers for data on the move has led to Ofcom publishing plans to support the release of new spectrum for future generations of mobile devices.
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A-L and Ericsson announce high-level appointments
- 20 November 2012
European telcos Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson have both announced key appointments ahead of next year.
Four winners in Ireland’s 4G spectrum auction announced
- 16 November 2012
Irish regulator ComReg has announced the results of the country’s 4G spectrum auction, which sees four operators being victorious.
KPN sheds German mobile towers for €400 million
- 16 November 2012
KPN has sold a part of its German mobile towers portfolio to the American Tower Corporation.
Telefonica and Microsoft reach GVP deal
- 16 November 2012
Telefonica Digital and Microsoft have announced the launch of a new multi-year strategy which will supply all video entertainment services within Telefonica's operating firms with a new global video platform (GVP).
Groupe Illiad thrives on Free Mobile as Bouygues suffers
- 15 November 2012
Groupe Illiad continues to thrive thanks to its new mobile business, which is causing havoc at rival Bouygues.
The French operator reported year-on-year revenue growth of almost 53 percent to €819 million in the third quarter.
Gartner reveals Apple and Samsung smartphone dominance
- 15 November 2012
New figures have been released showing the extent of Apple's and Samsung's dominance in the worldwide smartphone market.
Telenor awarded new spectrum in Indian 2G auction
- 15 November 2012
The CEO of Telenor has welcomed the clarity that its new 2G spectrum licenses will provide.
The Indian Department of Telecommunications awarded the Norway-based operator 5 MHz of spectrum in six regions as part of its revised auction.
SFR continues to struggle as Q3 revenues decline
- 14 November 2012
SFR reported a year-on-year revenue decline of 8.9 percent during the third quarter, nevertheless calling it a period of “good resistance” against competitive and regulatory pressures.