Why should local authorities be aware of Open RAN (open radio access networks) and diversification initiatives that are being encouraged by the government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) department? Surely the main selling points of Open RAN are relevant to just operators? Most operators are now investing in Open RAN. Open RAN is workingContinue reading “Open RAN: the view on the street”
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Mobile coverage in rural areas – a step in the wrong direction?
The UK currently has around 54,403 mobile phone masts dotted around the country — many of which are on land leased to the major telecoms companies by local landowners. 4,000 leases are due to expire this year, and this could lead to serious consequences for telecoms companies and consumers alike. In the absence of anyContinue reading “Mobile coverage in rural areas – a step in the wrong direction?”
The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020
Telecoms regulation needs to evolve to cope with a rapidly changing industry — the traditional mechanisms are no longer working. With mergers and new entrants complicating the marketplace, regulators must find a way to balance competition with encouraging investment and innovation while still ensuring consumers get the best service. Greater knowledge and understanding of mergersContinue reading “The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020”
Are UK mobile phone users paying too little?
During the launch of its new iD MVNO service, Dixons Carphone suggested that UK customers overall overpay on their mobile bills by more than £5bn each year. If you look at Ofcom’s figures, which state that the UK has around than 83.1m mobile subscriptions, then you can assume that this £5bn figure equates to anContinue reading “Are UK mobile phone users paying too little?”
It’s time for operators to keep the vendor community on track
With the dust starting to settle on the Nokia and ALU news, it’s clear that this won’t be the last M&A story we’ll be talking about this year. Mergers amongst operators are becoming rife and the moves in the vendor sector mirror this. We’ve already talked about the good and bad sides of operator mergersContinue reading “It’s time for operators to keep the vendor community on track”