The CTU awarded the 700MHz and 3.5GHz bands to five operators.
5G spectrum auction rules finalised in Portugal
The rules include significant incentives for new entrants, which sparked criticism from existing MNOs.
Open RAN Policy Coalition
The consortium includes 31 operators, network vendors, and service providers advocating for open solutions in the radio access network.
Vodafone starts using 700MHz to expand 5G in rural Germany
The operator will use dynamic spectrum sharing, using the same antennas to provide 4G and 5G for the first time.
UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic
Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.
Advertising Standards Authority bans Three UK’s 5G advertisement
The “Real 5G” claim was found to be misleading and is now banned following complaints from other operators
EC approves network sharing joint venture between TIM and Vodafone in Italy
UK Government to sign £1bn deal with MNOs for the Shared Rural Network
Ofcom ordered to pay back £218m of ALFs to UK MNOs
The regulator lost its appeal to the UK High Court, and will now have to repay operators after overcharging them for annual spectrum licence fees.
Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger
The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.
