EE, Telefónica, Vodafone Win Big in Ofcom’s 4G, 5G Spectrum Auction
UK’s telecom regulator Ofcom has released the outcome of the principal stage of its 4G, 5G spectrum auction. EE, Telefónica, Vodafone came out as big winners. Ofcom has been running…
ZTE and Telefonica Complete 5G Phase I Transport Tests
ZTE has successfully completed phase-1 5G transport test in cooperation with Telefonica at its Future Networks Lab in Madrid, Spain. In this test, ZTE provided the new 5G Flexhaul solution,…
Telefonica and Ericsson Implement LTE Connectivity in Peruvian Amazon
Telefónica Peru and Ericsson are jointly implementing a project to provide internet access via 4G/LTE to governmental entities, such as schools and healthcare centers, in the Peruvian Amazon during 2015.
Telefónica Germany Picks Ericsson for Voice over LTE
Telefónica Germany has selected Ericsson as main supplier to upgrade their network to support VoLTE. VoLTE has been deployed in all areas where Telefónica has LTE coverage in Germany. The…
Telefónica and Samsung Launch Commercial LTE Network in Chile
Telefónica Chile (Movistar) has launched commercial LTE services in Chile. Operator is deploying the LTE network in 2.6GHz band. Samsung is the supplier of the LTE network solutions.
Alcatel-Lucent and Telefonica to Deploy Femtocells in Germany
Telefónica plans to deploy of femtocell technology in Germany to help boost 3G mobile broadband access and quality for Telefónica customers in Germany. Alcatel-Lucent’s ‘plug-and-play’ femtocell solution for Telefónica in…
Telefonica to Launch LTE Network in Spain
Spanish operator Telefonica plans to roll out a nationwide LTE network in Spain and has selected Ericsson as a technology partner for this network. Ericsson is selected as vendor for…
Telefonica Spain Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Deliver LTE Network Overlay
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a contract with Telefónica, to become a reference supplier for its 4G LTE network in Spain, company announced today. Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will deploy some 8,000…
Director, Rich Communication Services, Telefonica, Spain “Internet OTT’s contribution to the industry is very positive.”
Javier Arenzana Arias, director Rich Communication Services, Telefonica, Spain is speaking at the LTE Operator Mind Share, part of the LTE World Summit, taking place on the 24th June at…
Telefonica UK Picks Tekelec for Policy Server
Tekelec has been selected by Telefónica UK to provide the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) in the 3G and LTE core networks. The Policy Server will combine with Tekelec’s…
Movistar Picks Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE and 3G Expansion in Chile
Movistar Chile has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to implement its LTE network in 2.6 GHz frequency band. According to company, the contract covers the capital area, Greater Santiago, with close…
UK’s 4G Spectrum Auction Winners Announced
UK regulator Ofcom has announced the winners of the 4G mobile spectrum auction today. After more than 50 rounds of bidding, Everything Everywhere Ltd, Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, Niche Spectrum…
Telefónica Announces Multivendor VoLTE to 3G Handover Tests
Telefónica has demonstrated transfer of voice calls from a LTE network to a 3G mobile network seamlessly and without interruption. According to operator, this handover was achieved in Germany in…
O2 Selects Nokia Siemens Networks to Build LTE Network in UK
O2 (Telefónica UK) has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to prepare its LTE network across London and the South East of England. The UK operator is anticipating a rapid launch of…
Vivo Selects Ericsson as LTE Network Supplier in Brazil
Vivo, a subsidiary of Telefônica, has selected Ericsson to supply and implement a 4G LTE network in the North and Mid-Western regions of Brazil, as well as the states of…
Telefonica Mexico to Start LTE Service in October
Telefonica Mexico is deploying LTE in the country through its Movistar brand. The LTE service will be available from October this year. The announcement was made by Juan Antonio Abellán, CEO…
Chile Awards LTE Spectrum to Big Three
Chile’s regulator Subtel has awarded LTE spectrum to country’s three largest mobile operators in auctions that raised more than US$12 million.
O2 Selects Ruckus Wireless for Small Cell Deployment in UK
Ruckus Wireless has been selected by Telefonica UK (O2) to supply high-capacity small cell products for high-speed wireless services being deployed throughout London, the company announced today.
Telefonica Germany Deploys Acme Packet’s SIP and Diameter Routing Solution
Telefónica Germany is deploying Acme Packet’s Net-Net Session Router and Net-Net Diameter Director, to support its fixed-line VoIP, 3G mobile network, and future LTE services, company announced. Core SIP and…
Telefonica Germany to Offer Mobile LTE Starting Next Month
Telefonica Germany plans to kick off its new generation of mobile Internet with LTE mobile on 3rd July. O2 LTE will initially be available in the high-speed areas Nuremberg and…
Alcatel-Lucent, Telefonica Unveil Smart 4G Experience at MWC
Telefonica today introduced live experience of Smart 4G network at the Mobile World Congress. The network deploys 2.6Ghz frequency band and provides download speeds of 100 Mbps, between 40-60Mbps on…
O2 Launches LTE Trial In London
O2 has announced beginning of 4G LTE network trial in London. The trial will run for the next nine months.
Telefonica Germany launches LTE for business
Telefonica Germany has expanded it’s LTE product range and now offering plan called O2 Business LTE. O2 Business LTE can be booked starting on October 5.
Telefonica trials LTE with Alcatel-Lucent in Spain
Telefonica has launched LTE pilot network in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent.
Telefonica, Orange and Vodafone win Spain’s LTE auction
Telefonica, Vodafone and Orange have won Spain’s LTE auction held last week by the Spanish Ministry of Industry. Operators paid €1.65bn between them for 800MHz and 2.6GHz licenses.
O2 to launch commercial LTE in Germany
Telefónica Germany plans to start LTE services from July 1, 2011. Operator is offering mobile broadband services under the name “O2 LTE at Home”.
NEC Trials LTE with Telefonica Moviles Argentina
NEC is participating in a LTE field trial with Telefonica Moviles Argentina S.A., a subsidiary of Telefonica.
Telefonica O2 Launches Rural LTE Network Pilot
Telefonica O2 Germany is starting the next stage of LTE deployments in rural areas.
Telefonica O2 Germany launches LTE pilot network
Telefonica O2 Germany has put its first LTE pilot network into operation in Munich.
Telefonica O2 tests LTE in Slovakia
Telefonica O2 is testing LTE in the region of Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. The exercise will run until 31 August 2010. O2 is using 2.66 GHz frequency spectrum for tests.
