Spectrum auction

Ceragon Announces Follow-On Orders from Multiple Tier-1 Operators in India for Wireless Transport Solutions, Totaling Over $35 Million

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Telecommunications, Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Science and technology, Ceragon, 5G, Spectrum auction, Nera

Ceragon will be empowering these operators to further expand their digital footprint in India, maintain their market leadership, as well as prepare for the 5G rollout expected in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Ceragon will be empowering these operators to further expand their digital footprint in India, maintain their market leadership, as well as prepare for the 5G rollout expected in 2022.
  • The first trigger is the spectrum auction that took place in India in March of this year, where operators were allocated additional spectrum.
  • Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport.
  • Ceragon Networks and FibeAir are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd. in the United States and other countries.

Current HiBid Auctions Include Speedboats, Jet Skis, Sports Cars, Motorcycles, and More, Following $30.7 Million Week

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Auctions, Shop at Bid, Marketing, Strategic management, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Spectrum auction

Over $30.7 million in gross auction proceeds were sold last week through HiBid.com in a combined total of 1,334 online-only and webcast auctions.

Key Points: 
  • Over $30.7 million in gross auction proceeds were sold last week through HiBid.com in a combined total of 1,334 online-only and webcast auctions.
  • From May 31st through June 6th, nearly 933,000 bidders placed 1.54 million bids per day, on average, resulting in the sale of more than half a million lots.
  • HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items that appeal to bidders across the globe.
  • HiBid.com is fully integrated with Auction Flex , providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management platform that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.

Nokia’s comprehensive C-Band portfolio ready for 5G build-out in U.S.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Telecommunications engineering, Telecommunications, Wireless, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, C band, T-Mobile US, Spectrum auction

C-Band spectrum, between 3.4 GHz and 4.2 GHz, is a crucial resource for operators to offer the best mix of 5G network capacity and coverage to subscribers.

Key Points: 
  • C-Band spectrum, between 3.4 GHz and 4.2 GHz, is a crucial resource for operators to offer the best mix of 5G network capacity and coverage to subscribers.
  • In the U.S. 280 MHz of spectrum, between 3.7 GHz and 3.98 GHz, has been allocated of use by 5G services.
  • Last year, Nokia was the first vendor to complete a 5G trial in C-Band spectrum in the U.S. using its commercial 5G AirScale portfolio.
  • We look forward to working with our customers to deploy these solutions and help deliver incredible 5G experiences to businesses and consumers across the country.

DGAP-News: Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG: Independent expert confirms: Contribution of 1&1 Drillisch to costs for spectrum auction 2015 in the future possible

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Telecommunications, Articles, Civil procedure, Law, Evidence law, Expert witness, Forensic evidence, Auction, Arbitration, Spectrum auction, Expert, Costs in English law

In the arbitration proceeding between Telefnica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch regarding 1&1 Drillisch's contribution to costs for the frequency usage rights from the 2015 spectrum auction, the independent expert confirmed in principle today his preliminary decision submitted on 8 October 2020.

Key Points: 
  • In the arbitration proceeding between Telefnica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch regarding 1&1 Drillisch's contribution to costs for the frequency usage rights from the 2015 spectrum auction, the independent expert confirmed in principle today his preliminary decision submitted on 8 October 2020.
  • While the expert opinion rejected a cost contribution for the period 2016-2020, it explicitly grants Telefnica Deutschland the right to request an annual review with regards to a contribution of 1&1 Drillisch to the 2015 spectrum auction costs on the basis of the expert opinion.
  • In addition and in favour of Telefnica Deutschland, the expert removed the previously declared reservation with regards to Price Review 1.
  • Telefnica Deutschland will carefully analyse the decision and reserves all its rights.

Strategy Analytics: China, US, Canada Poised to Lead in 5G Spectrum

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Telecommunications, Telecommunications engineering, Wireless, Telecommunications, Mobile telecommunications, Radio spectrum, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Extremely high frequency, W band, Availability of 5G by country, Spectrum auction

So far, nine countries have allocated millimeter wave bands to 5G, with more than 41 planning to make additional allocations over the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • So far, nine countries have allocated millimeter wave bands to 5G, with more than 41 planning to make additional allocations over the next few years.
  • If Canada assigns the 28 GHz, 37 GHz, 39 GHz, 40 GHz and 60 GHz spectrum they have earmarked in 2022, Canada will lead the world with 9,800 MHz of millimeter wave spectrum available for 5G.
  • In comparison, we expect the much more populous country China to allocate 8,250 MHz of 5G millimeter wave spectrum.
  • More than 20 countries plan to allocate new spectrum for 5G in the low bands.

4G Wireless Transformed America's Economy, New Study Shows

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Telecommunications, Mobile telecommunications, Internet of things, Wireless networking, 5G, Technology forecasting, CTIA, 4G, Wireless, Spectrum auction, Availability of 5G by country, SpiderCloud Wireless

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 4G wireless networks powered remarkable economic growth and transformed the way Americans live and work, according to a new report by Recon Analytics and CTIA, the wireless industry association.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 4G wireless networks powered remarkable economic growth and transformed the way Americans live and work, according to a new report by Recon Analytics and CTIA, the wireless industry association.
  • The study shows the powerful impact of wireless on our economy as American providers begin to rollout next-generation 5G networks, which will create a new 5G economy over the next 10 years.
  • Today, 4G networks are widely available and there are more 4G subscriptions in the United States than people.
  • As the study shows, however, this was the result of 10 years of gradual network improvements, industry investment, spectrum auctions and innovation.

Study of 5G Spectrum Availability Shows Importance of U.S. Action to Expand Pipeline and License Lower 3 GHz Band

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Telecommunications, Wireless, Mobile telecommunications, Technology, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, CTIA, Meredith Attwell Baker, Radio spectrum, Spectrum auction

"The FCC is making great progress with the auctions of 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz mid-band spectrum this year.

Key Points: 
  • "The FCC is making great progress with the auctions of 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz mid-band spectrum this year.
  • This study shows how crucial it is for the U.S. to replicate that success particularly in the lower 3 GHz range," said Meredith Attwell Baker, CTIA President and CEO.
  • In the U.S., the lower 3 GHz band is the only near-term opportunity for additional licensed mid-band spectrum.
  • However, other countries, such as China, are also looking to make significant amounts of high-band spectrum available for 5G use.

Nokia first to demonstrate live C-Band network in the U.S.

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Telecommunications, Mobile telecommunications, IEEE 802, Information theory, Radio resource management, CAC 40, Nokia, Spectrum auction, MIMO, 5G

The setup utilized 100 MHz of spectrum at 3.75 GHz with a 4x4 MIMO and configuration in Non-Standalone (NSA) mode combined with Nokias Core network.

Key Points: 
  • The setup utilized 100 MHz of spectrum at 3.75 GHz with a 4x4 MIMO and configuration in Non-Standalone (NSA) mode combined with Nokias Core network.
  • During drive testing, Nokia monitored network performance and demonstrated that the handovers successfully happened between C-Band base stations as expected.
  • The U.S. will hold a spectrum auction for the C-band in December with network deployments expected in the first half of 2021.
  • Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing opportunities across the globe.

Minister Bains updates plans to improve quality, coverage and price of telecom services

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Telecommunications, Mobile telecommunications, Radio spectrum, Auction theory, Broadcasting, Spectrum auction, 5G, Indian Telecom Spectrum Auction, Rogers Wireless

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will continue to monitor COVID-19's impact on the telecom industry and remains open to further changes to the timelines for spectrum auctions if necessary.

Key Points: 
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will continue to monitor COVID-19's impact on the telecom industry and remains open to further changes to the timelines for spectrum auctions if necessary.
  • In addition, Minister Bains announced that a consultation on the 3800 MHz band would be launched in August.
  • Canadians are continuing to rely on their wireless services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Government remains committed to low prices.
  • The Government of Canada's priorities for 5G services are high quality, broad coverage and low prices, and holding the 3500 MHz spectrum auction at the right time will support those priorities.

DGAP-News: Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG: Independent expert intends to reject contribution of 1&1 Drillisch to Telefónica Deutschland's costs for the spectrum auction 2015

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Auction theory, Telecommunications, Arbitration, Spectrum auction, Auction, Expert

In an arbitration proceeding between Telefnica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch, the independent expert informed the parties today of the intention to reject Telefnica Deutschland's claim for a contribution of 1&1 Drillisch to the costs for the frequency usage rights from the German spectrum auction in 2015.

Key Points: 
  • In an arbitration proceeding between Telefnica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch, the independent expert informed the parties today of the intention to reject Telefnica Deutschland's claim for a contribution of 1&1 Drillisch to the costs for the frequency usage rights from the German spectrum auction in 2015.
  • The intended decision of the independent expert - subject to possible changes in its final decision - therefore does not follow Telefnica Deutschland's rational.
  • Telefnica Deutschland will analyse and comment in detail the draft decision of the independent expert.
  • Besides the arbitration proceeding, Telefnica Deutschland is pursuing other claims against wholesale partners in the mid double-digit million euro range.