Mobile telecommunications

Dense Air Acquires New Spectrum To Build Neutral Host Shared Wireless Networks in Australia

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Monday, August 2, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dense Air Limited ("Dense Air") is pleased to announce that it has agreed with TPG Telecom Limited, to purchase TPG Telecom's 2.6 GHz nationwide spectrum supplementing Dense Air's existing spectrum licenses and enabling Dense Air to work with Australian service providers and cities to build shared 4G and 5G wireless networks that close digital divides and ensure ubiquitous future-proofed connectivity. These first-of-their-kind shared networks will accelerate equitable digital access for cities and communities across Australia, benefiting consumers, network operators, and enterprises. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Dense Air would acquire TPG Telecom's 2.6 GHz nationwide spectrum and also sell to TPG Telecom Dense Air's 3.6 GHz city licenses. Dense Air, which recently acquired 5G mmWave spectrum in the ACMA auction, will use this spectrum in combination with its market-leading neutral host RAN-as-a-Service technology to build shared wireless networks that accelerate contiguous connectivity and extend and enhance the networks of carrier partners. Post the transaction, Dense Air and TPG Telecom look forward to exploring opportunities to use Dense Air's RAN-as-a-service technology solution in the Australian market. Dense Air builds, owns, and operates 4G and 5G "small cell" networks that enhance and extend the traditional "macro" networks built by telecom companies. The global firm, with operations in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, partners with cities and carriers through public-private partnerships to build city-wide networks that ensure equitable wireless connectivity on shared and licensed spectrum. Small cells, deployed by Dense Air on street lights, traffic lights, or rooftops, provide cellular coverage that extends hundreds or thousands of feet rather than the miles covered by macro cells, delivering higher capacity and lower latency to the end user. Small cells complement macro cells by easing network congestion and reaching areas where services deteriorate, providing the building blocks for deploying high-speed 4G and 5G networks. The 2.6 GHz band license to be acquired from TPG Telecom, combined with the 5G mmWave spectrum license Dense Air recently acquired in an ACMA auction, gives the company a platform to offer both 4G and 5G network densification and extension services across Australia. This deal also opens the door for new business models and deployment partnerships. For the consumer, it means faster, more efficient 5G access.

Key Points: 
  • Dense Air would acquire TPG Telecom's 2.6 GHz nationwide spectrum and also sell to TPG Telecom Dense Air's 3.6 GHz city licenses.
  • Dense Air, which recently acquired 5G mmWave spectrum in the ACMA auction, will use this spectrum in combination with its market-leading neutral host RAN-as-a-Service technology to build shared wireless networks that accelerate contiguous connectivity and extend and enhance the networks of carrier partners.
  • The transaction involves subsidiaries of TPG Telecom and Dense Air Limited entering into an agreement under which TPG Telecom will sell its 2.6 GHz spectrum band licenses to Dense Air Networks Australia.
  • Dense Air provides a unique carrier of carriers neutral host small cell service, supporting multiple operators through a single RAN infrastructure on clean, licensed spectrum.

Dense Air Acquires New Spectrum To Build Neutral Host Shared Wireless Networks in Australia

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Dense Air would acquire TPG Telecom's 2.6 GHz nationwide spectrum and also sell to TPG Telecom Dense Air's 3.6 GHz city licenses.

Key Points: 
  • Dense Air would acquire TPG Telecom's 2.6 GHz nationwide spectrum and also sell to TPG Telecom Dense Air's 3.6 GHz city licenses.
  • Dense Air, which recently acquired 5G mmWave spectrum in the ACMA auction, will use this spectrum in combination with its market-leading neutral host RAN-as-a-Service technology to build shared wireless networks that accelerate contiguous connectivity and extend and enhance the networks of carrier partners.
  • The transaction involves subsidiaries of TPG Telecom and Dense Air Limited entering into an agreement under which TPG Telecom will sell its 2.6 GHz spectrum band licenses to Dense Air Networks Australia.
  • Dense Air provides a unique carrier of carriers neutral host small cell service, supporting multiple operators through a single RAN infrastructure on clean, licensed spectrum.

TELUS reports operational and financial results for second quarter 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Mobile phone ABPU was $69.44 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.13 or 0.2 per cent.

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  • Mobile phone ABPU was $69.44 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.13 or 0.2 per cent.
  • Mobile phone ARPU was $56.56 in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.12 or 0.2 per cent.
  • Our mobile phone churn rate was 0.81 per cent in the second quarter of 2021, stable as compared to 0.80 per cent in the second quarter of 2020.
  • Residential voice net losses were limited to 10,000 in the second quarter of 2021, unchanged compared to residential voice net losses of 10,000 in the second quarter of 2020.

TELUS secures critically important 3500 MHz spectrum licences

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Friday, July 30, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS today announced the acquisition of new 3500 MHz spectrum licences in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec at a cost of $1.95 billion. Combined with the spectrum it acquired privately in January 2021, TELUS now holds licences to an average of 25 MHz of 3500 spectrum nationally and 40 MHz in our key markets, at an average price of $2.53 per MHz-pop. These licences will enable TELUS to deliver enhanced mobile 5G broadband connectivity to its customers nationwide. The 3500 MHz band is mid-band spectrum that has become the critical global band for 5G innovation, as it offers the best combination of speed, capacity -- due to its wide channels and improved latency performance -- and coverage.

Key Points: 
  • 16.4 MHz of premium-band spectrum purchased in the auction for $1.95B, bringing combined national holdings to 25 MHz, averaging 40 MHz in our key markets
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS today announced the acquisition of new 3500 MHz spectrum licences in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec at a cost of $1.95 billion.
  • Combined with the spectrum it acquired privately in January 2021, TELUS now holds licences to an average of 25 MHz of 3500 spectrum nationally and 40 MHz in our key markets, at an average price of $2.53 per MHz-pop.
  • These licences will enable TELUS to deliver enhanced mobile 5G broadband connectivity to its customers nationwide.
  • Canadas 3500 MHz clock auction format drove $8.91 billion in revenue for the Canadian government.

Rogers continues Canada’s 5G network leadership with leading investment in 3500 MHz 5G spectrum, reaching 99.4% of Canadians

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

[1] This investment in Canadas future positions the company as the largest single investor in 5G spectrum in the country across rural, suburban and urban markets.

Key Points: 
  • [1] This investment in Canadas future positions the company as the largest single investor in 5G spectrum in the country across rural, suburban and urban markets.
  • By the end of 2021, 1,000 communities will have access to Rogers 5G.
  • Most recently, 5G network leadership was recognized by umlaut, the global leader in mobile network benchmarking, which named Rogers 5G as Best in Test and Canadas most reliable 5G network - demonstrating the premier user experience provided by Rogers.
  • Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.

InterDigital Wins Key Patent Verdict Against Lenovo from the UK’s High Court

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Patent-in-suit found to be valid, infringed and essential to the 4G LTE wireless standard by the UKs High Court.

Key Points: 
  • Patent-in-suit found to be valid, infringed and essential to the 4G LTE wireless standard by the UKs High Court.
  • InterDigital initiated legal proceedings against Lenovo in the United Kingdom and in US district court in 2019 after it became clear Lenovo would not willingly agree to pay for a license to InterDigitals wireless patent portfolio.
  • This decision serves as further proof of the strength of InterDigitals R&D in key technologies and of our patent portfolio overall, said Richard Gulino, Chief Legal Officer, InterDigital.
  • InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide.

Micron Launches World’s First 176-Layer NAND in Mobile Solutions to Power Lightning-Fast 5G Experiences

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Microns 176-layer NAND offers a compact design ideal for the high capacity, small form factors required in mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • Microns 176-layer NAND offers a compact design ideal for the high capacity, small form factors required in mobile devices.
  • Now available for smartphones, Microns industry-pioneering advanced NAND technology and performance enables a more responsive mobile experience with true multitasking across apps.
  • 5G delivers multigigabit speeds to mobile devices, and a high-performance hardware foundation is critical to powering these lightning-fast mobile experiences,said RajTalluri, senior vice president and general manager of Microns Mobile Business Unit.
  • Micron, the Micron logo, and all other Micron trademarks are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Verizon Expands Mobile Hotspot Plans So You Can Work & Chill Just About Anywhere

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Verizon is launching four new mobile hotspot plans , giving you access to the data you need for work and play no matter where your travels take you.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon is launching four new mobile hotspot plans , giving you access to the data you need for work and play no matter where your travels take you.
  • Heres a breakdown of the new mobile hotspot plans now available:
    15GB of premium mobile hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data2
    50GB of premium mobile hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data2
    100GB of premium mobile hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data2
    150GB of premium mobile hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data2
    Verizon customers can get even more for less when adding a mobile hotspot plan to select Mix & Match Unlimited plans .
  • Verizon Mobile Hotspot plans are compatible with the latest 5G Ultra Wideband-capable and 4G LTE devices offered by Verizon, including the Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW and the Verizon Jetpack MiFi 8800L .
  • Check out Verizons Mobile Hotspot Plans today and choose the plan thats right for you.

First Single-Chip Network Synchronization Solution Provides Ultra Precise Timing for 5G Radio Access Equipment

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Our newest ZL3073x/63x/64x network synchronization platform implements sophisticated measure, calibrate and tune capabilities, thereby significantly reducing network equipment time error to meet the most stringent 5G requirements, said Rami Kanama, vice president of Microchips timing and communications business unit.

Key Points: 
  • Our newest ZL3073x/63x/64x network synchronization platform implements sophisticated measure, calibrate and tune capabilities, thereby significantly reducing network equipment time error to meet the most stringent 5G requirements, said Rami Kanama, vice president of Microchips timing and communications business unit.
  • Microchips network synchronization platform software includes its ZLS30730 high-performance algorithm coupled with its ZLS30390 IEEE 1588-2008 protocol engine.
  • Both are widely deployed in 3G, 4G and 5G networks with precise timing capabilities.
  • Microchips ZL3073x/63x/64x network synchronization platform combines seamlessly with the companys family of precision 5G oscillators for example, the OX-601 Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) to offer 5G network operators a total system solution.

Akoustis Receives Two Design Wins from Citizens Broadband Radio Service Customer

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Charlotte, N.C., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced today that it has received two design wins and a volume pre-production order for its 3.6 GHz XBAW® Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) filter for 5G network infrastructure base stations as well as customer premise equipment (CPE).

Key Points: 
  • This is the second and third design win in CBRS for Akoustis, and the Company remains in active discussions with over 10 CBRS equipment makers.
  • Jeff Shealy, founder, and CEO of Akoustis, stated, We continue to see an increased interest in our leading XBAW filters for CBRS networking equipment.
  • Mr. Shealy continued, We expect additional design wins and customer ramps as the new CBRS networks roll out to facilitate 5G used to enable last-mile connectivity for broadband Internet access.
  • Akoustis plans to service the fast growing multi-billion-dollarRF filter market using its integrated device manufacturer (IDM) business model.