The shift towards a spectrum-sharing mindset
As the exponential rise in wireless devices demands more spectrum efficiency, the connectivity industry appears to be shifting towards a...
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Cautious US tower expenditure creeping on near-term sector revenues
Cautious tower bookings from some US telecoms operators will likely to take a toll on public towercos’ revenues for the...
Will Ka-band be the next spectrum battleground? | Viewpoint
As the high-profile battle for terrestrial wireless access to satellite C-band rages on in the US, could Ka-band be next...
Delay in trialing T-Mobile/Sprint merger complicates FCC C-band proceedings
Connectivity analysts expect C-band proceedings in the US to be dragged well into 2020 amid delays in trialing T-Mobile’s US$26bn merger...
Telecoms investments rebound as 5G hype drives infrastructure valuations
The fervent 5G hype that is helping raise telecoms infrastructure valuations to new heights is driving investors to pump more...
Overregulation fears loom over European telcos as shares decline
Connectivity investors expect newly elected European Commission leaders will do little to ease the heavy regulation that they blame for...
Towercos betting on Dish 5G network buildout as new MNO to boost profit
Lacking details about Dish Network’s 5G network buildout plans is causing anxiety among US towercos betting on the new MNO to...
Network sharing gaining momentum in Latin America amid telecoms consolidation
Increasing investment need to evolve connectivity services in Latin America is pushing more telcos in the region to share networks. Network...
Infracos grappling with longer small cell deployment cycles
Delays to pass legislation enabling small cells to be deployed in certain regions continue to hang over US infracos with...
Europe closing gaps in 5G deployment amid accelerated fibre expansion
Accelerating expansion of Europe’s fibre networks is expected to help the region narrow 5G deployment gaps with early adopters such...
