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The Next Generation of 5G Mobile Technology Finally Gets a LOGO

8th February, 2017 (1 Comment)

You can almost hear the golf clapping. We might not have a solid standard yet or any live commercial networks but hay, at least the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has finally decided on one thing, the LOGO for 5G. Now feel free to bask in its glory and retro green curvy bits.

TeraHertz Transmitter Delivers 105Gbps Wireless Speeds via Single Channel

7th February, 2017 (3 Comments)

A team of Japanese scientists have developed a TeraHertz (THz) transmitter that is capable of transmitting digital data at a rate of 105Gbps (Gigabits per second) over a single channel using the 300GHz band, which they claim could power a future generation of Mobile Broadband and Satellite links.

Three UK Acquire Fixed Wireless 4G Operator UK Broadband Ltd for £250m

6th February, 2017 (6 Comments)

Mobile operator Three UK has today announced a surprise deal to acquire UK Broadband Ltd. (PCCW), which operates fixed wireless broadband ISP Relish Wireless via a 4G based network in Swindon, Reading and central London using spectrum in the 3.5GHz to 3.6GHz bands.

Report Calls for 5G Mobile First, with FTTP Broadband Only as Required

26th January, 2017 (8 Comments)

A new report from Communications Chambers, which was funded by Deutsche Telekom, has suggested that tackling broadband needs by focusing on pure ultrafast fibre optic (FTTP/H) connectivity is “backward looking” and it might be better to foster a fibre fed 5G wireless future.

Ericsson and Orange Demo 5G Mobile Speeds of 15.41Gbps in France

25th January, 2017 (0 Comments)

French telecoms giant Orange has teamed up with Ericsson to demonstrate a “live field trial” of future 5G based Mobile Broadband technology, which was able to deliver data speeds beyond 10Gbps (Gigabits per second). But the details remain frustratingly sparse.

UPD3 UK Gov’s New Industrial Strategy to Support 5G Mobile and Broadband

23rd January, 2017 (0 Comments)

The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, has today launched a new Industrial Strategy that will see additional public investment from a new Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) being put towards the development of future 5G Mobile technology and faster broadband, among other things.

UK Fleshes Out Business Rates Relief for Fibre Broadband in Finance Bill

13th January, 2017 (3 Comments)

The Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, has today published the UK Government’s new Local Government Finance Bill that fleshes out their plans for a 100% business rates relief on new 5G Mobile and “full-fibre” (FTTH/P) broadband infrastructure, which is said to be worth £60m.

NIC Calls for More Action on 5G and Criticises UK 4G Mobile Coverage

14th December, 2016 (7 Comments)

The Government’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has today warned that Mobile Broadband and Mobile Voice connectivity in the United Kingdom is “languishing in the digital slow lane” and that there are still “too many digital deserts and partial not spots” with 4G coverage.

EU Establish New £420m Fund to Upgrade Broadband Infrastructure

12th December, 2016 (11 Comments)

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have today unveiled plans for a new €500m (£420m at today’s rate) Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (CEBF), which over the next 10 years will help the EU to reach their “Gigabit Society” objectives (e.g. 100Mbps+ for all by 2025).

BT and Huawei Team Up to Develop Future UK 5G Mobile Broadband Tech

8th December, 2016 (4 Comments)

Telecoms operator BT (EE) and long-time partner Huawei have today joined forces on a new project to both research and develop the next generation of ultrafast (20Gbps capable) 5G based Mobile Broadband technology at the BT Labs facility in Ipswich.

AT&T Launch 5G Mobile Business Customer Trial with 1Gbps Speeds

6th December, 2016 (6 Comments)

Telecoms operator AT&T, which recently demoed a future 5G mobile network that could deliver Mobile Broadband speeds of nearly 14Gbps (Gigabits per second), has become one of the first in the world to move their 5G tech into the customer trial phase with a special 1Gbps product for business users.

Three UK Launches Fun Public Campaign for a 30% Mobile Spectrum Cap

28th November, 2016 (5 Comments)

Mobile operator Three UK has taken a leaf out of TalkTalk’s “Fix Britain’s Internet” book and launched a new campaign (‘Make the Air Fair‘), which adopts the image of Ofcom’s CEO, Sharon White, and calls on her to impose a spectrum ownership cap of 30% that would hit EE (BT) and Vodafone.

Chancellor Details FTTP Broadband Investment and Business Rates Relief

23rd November, 2016 (4 Comments)

The Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Philip Hammond, has today given his first Autumn Statement 2016 and revealed a bit of extra detail about the plan to encourage investment worth £1bn+ towards the roll-out of ultrafast pure fibre optic broadband (FTTP/H) and 5G Mobile. Business rates will also be cut.

UPD UK Government Pledge £1bn for Pure Fibre Optic Broadband Rollout

22nd November, 2016 (10 Comments)

The Government has admitted that the United Kingdom is “falling behind on the roll out of full-fibre” (FTTP/H) ultrafast broadband and confirmed that tomorrows Autumn Statement will aim to rectify that via a new £1bn Digital Infrastructure Fund, which should help 2 million extra homes get access.

Ofcom Sets Rules for the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz UK Mobile Spectrum Auction

21st November, 2016 (0 Comments)

After a long delay Ofcom has unveiled the rules for their forthcoming auction of radio spectrum in the 2.3GHz (2350-2390MHz) and 3.4GHz (3410-3600MHz) bands, which will help mobile operators to launch Mobile Broadband (4G) services with “very fast download speeds“. But it’s bad news for BT / EE as a cap will apply.

GSMA Identifies 5G Spectrum Options and Calls for Harmonisation

14th November, 2016 (0 Comments)

The GSMA, which represents 800 Mobile Network Operators (MNO) from around the world, has identified a number of spectrum bands for future ultrafast 5G (5th Generation) based Mobile Broadband networks to use and called on governments and regulators to “collaborate on a harmonised approach.”

Relish and UK Broadband Ltd Moot National 4G Wireless Network.. Again

19th October, 2016 (4 Comments)

The aptly named UK Broadband Ltd. (PCCW), which operates ISP Relish Wireless that has a fixed wireless 4G network in Swindon, Reading and central London, has once again confirmed its aspiration to launch a truly national service and to bid on Ofcom’s forthcoming spectrum auctions.