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Airtel, Vodafone Idea may offer spectrum as security for AGR-related dues
Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel may offer spectrum, tangible assets and tax refunds as security to clear remaining AGR-related dues. Read more…
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Thailand’s AIS launches 5G services in 2600MHz band
Thai mobile operator AIS has launched a 5G service using frequencies in the 2600MHz band, after receiving its 2600MHz spectrum licence on 21 February. Read more…
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IMDA confirms three bids for Singapore’s 5G licences
Singapore’s telecoms regulator the IMDA has confirmed that at the closing of its ‘5G Call for Proposal’ deadline, it had received three bids. Read more…
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Five operators submit bids for Thailand’s 5G spectrum
Five Thai companies have submitted bidding documents for participation in the Thailand NBTC forthcoming 5G spectrum auction set for 16 February. Read more…
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New Zealand to auction short-term unused 3.5GHz spectrum
The New Zealand government has approved plans to allocate short-term rights to 160MHz of unused frequencies in the 3.5GHz band in 2020. Read more…
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Optus claims world first with 5G call using 2300MHz spectrum
Australian mobile network operator (MNO) Optus claims to have successfully established an end-to-end 5G data call using its spectrum in the 2300MHz band. Read more…
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Q: Who won at the WRC-19 spectrum slugfest? A: Everyone!
WRC-19 is over, and for once, just about everyone is happy with the results as cellcos and satellite players now have more spectrum to play with. Read more…
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US regulator suggests using auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi
Little-used block of spectrum set aside for auto safety should be split to accommodate the rapidly growing number of wireless devices – US telecoms regulator Read more…
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India allows telcos to defer spectrum payments until March 2020
India has allowed telecom operators to defer payments due for spectrum bought via auction until the end of March 2022, giving some respite to firms. Read more…
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Australia to auction 26GHz spectrum in early 2021
The Australian government has announced plans to auction 2.4GHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G use in early 2021. Read more…