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UK’s 4G spectrum auction – delays coming to an end

Following a long sequence of delays, the UK regulator has finally set early 2013 for the auction of spectrum suitable for LTE. Available spectrum in the 800MHz and 2.6GHz bands is generous, amounting to 250MHz. This will dramatically supplement the … Continue reading

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Irish and UK mobile network sharing follows European trend

In early 2011 Meteor Mobile and O2 signed Ireland’s first network sharing deal involving closer cooperation in a number of key areas such as site equipment, power supply, technology and transmission sharing. The deal was designed to speed up the … Continue reading

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Smartphones account for two-thirds of mobile units sold in UK – strengthens m-commerce base

The UK’s 3G and mobile data market is one of the largest in Europe, supported by a large population and a mature mobile infrastructure. Competition among network operators has induced them to provide similar pricing and usage models. This has … Continue reading

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