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GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks

Telecoms Tech News

The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a decade ago. However, for the companies that provide our mobile.

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Vodafone uses satellite-guided sensors to align mobile antennas

Telecoms Tech News

A misaligned antenna could be the difference between mobile signal or not, that’s why Vodafone is using satellites to guarantee positioning. Read more » The post Vodafone uses satellite-guided sensors to align mobile antennas appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. It’s a first for the industry and could spell the end.

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Vodacom Business deploys private mobile network for Sasol

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom Business says it has deployed a private mobile network for South African energy and chemical company Sasol at its synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga as an alternative to Wi-Fi.

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Vodafone uses mobile network to back drone delivery in Ireland

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The project supports Vodafone’s wider research into how the mobile network can support communication between multiple commercial drones to enable them to fly safely. Mobile coverage maps for drones During the proof-of-concept test with Manna, Vodafone used the 4G network to gather telemetry data from the drone to track its flight.

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Virgin Media O2 acquires spectrum to boost UK mobile coverage

Telecoms Tech News

Virgin Media O2 is acquiring spectrum from VodafoneThree that promises faster speeds and better coverage for UK mobile customers. Read more » The post Virgin Media O2 acquires spectrum to boost UK mobile coverage appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. MHz of spectrum, boosting its total share to roughly 30 percent.

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U Mobile taps Telekom Malaysia for 5G backhaul in US$570m deal

Developing Telecoms

Telekom Malaysia (TM) announced on Monday that it has been appointed by the countrys second 5G operator U Mobile as a fibre backhaul partner in a deal valued at MYR2.4billion (almost US$570 million) over the next ten years.

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T-Mobile to use 5G and AI to supercharge SailGP

Total Telecom

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), SailGP’s exclusive U.S. By deploying its 5G Advanced Network Solutions (5G ANS) — including hybrid and private networks along with network slicing — T-Mobile is powering smarter race operations, sharper camera angles and lightning-fast data delivery.

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