Nokia will deploy self-organizing networks (SON) to boost automation and support 5G optimization across Orange's affiliates.

The operator now provides 4G coverage in 98.7% of the country and is continuing to densify that coverage.

The second phase plus extensions to first-phase builds “will cover almost a third of the UK market” – and be largely done by 2025.

The auction will begin on 12 March and be for blocks in the 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz ranges.

Regulator Arcep published the numbers for the country’s fibre and other broadband deployments last year.

The German operator has carried out a video call in a 5G-only environment.

The deal covers the roll out new 450 MHz LTE infrastructure for mass volume IoT and mission-critical data coverage.

Trusted Connectivity Alliance says growth was driven by new handset models, IoT devices and smartwatches.

The new group’s aim is to make the networks accessible for a broad range of use cases and customers.

Telia’s ambition is to bring nationwide 5G coverage to Norway by 2023 with tech partner Ericsson.

Point Topic comments on Ofcom’s wholesale fixed broadband market reviews since 2018 and how they have changed the landscape.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced an Infrastructure Bank in his budget speech yesterday – but it’s too early to celebrate.

SiRRAN Communications and TD-Mobile will support its push into secure, private networks with new mobile core and connectivity solutions.

The research confirmed there is some delay in buying decisions, and a move from trade show to trade publications as the overall most influential information channel.

Strand Consult argues enforced network sharing can be a short-term gain and a long-term loss.

Jan du Plessis is to leave after fewer than four years in the job.

The SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre (SONIC) is a joint programme between Digital Catapult and Ofcom.

This was largely driven by the acquisiton of Sprint in the US, but that acquisition aside, organic growth in Europe rose too.

The Italian incumbent makes progress in closing the digital divide and with FiberCop.

The international carrier will offer cloud solutions and professional services to institutions in 27 countries.