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UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee warns Government to learn from 5G security risks

The report pours water on the Government’s signalling that OpenRAN is the silver bullet to the problems faced with Huawei.

Regulators in UK and Belgium look at broadband switching

Ofcom has proposed a new ‘one touch’ process, and the BIPT recommends operators promote the ‘Easy Switch’ process.

Potential changes to the UK’s Electronic Communications Code

The UK Government has launched a consultation to change the rules on access to land to help operators deploy digital infrastructure.

UK mobile operators make progress on the Shared Rural Network

O2, Three, and Vodafone agree to build 222 new masts by 2024.

Sweden’s 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz 5G auction comes to an end raising $277m

The PTS completed the auction of the 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz bands in just one day, which had been delayed due to appeals from Huawei.

Major European operators sign a MoU to collaborate on OpenRAN deployment

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone are calling for more political and government support to boost the OpenRAN ecosystem.

Irish Government pledges to accelerate the national broadband plan in its Remote Working Strategy

The strategy will seek to equip remote areas with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate remote working.

First phase of the US 3.8GHz spectrum auction raises record-breaking $80.9bn

The clock phase of the C-band auction has ended.

UK operators expand 5G footprint but a common approach to defining coverage is still missing

EE and O2 have announced further 5G coverage in towns and cities, but so far only EE has disclosed the criteria it uses to consider a location covered.

Portugal adopts new rules to protect vulnerable telecoms customers during COVID-19

The new rules mean vulnerable customers can stay connected, or avoid paying penalties.