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Ofcom grants Freedom4 licence variation for mobility
Oct 22nd
Freedom4, the joint investment between Daisy Group plc and Intel Capital, has been granted a licence variation by Ofcom that enables it to offer mobile wireless broadband services to its customers using its nationwide 3.6GHz spectrum.
Freedom4 has already achieved the world’s first seamless mobile WiMAX handover between base stations operating at two frequencies (2.5GHz and 3.6GHz) and architected a high capacity core network, capable of delivering wholesale services. This variation gives Freedom4 the technical and regulatory flexibility to satisfy demand for fixed and mobile internet connectivity, higher bandwidth per user and the provision of broadband in areas where existing infrastructure is either weak or lacks resilience.
Mike Read; Freedom4 CEO states, “The Company now has both the spectrum position and technical capability to implement a network and services platform ideally suited to compete in the rapidly expanding market for fixed and mobile broadband wireless access.”
The latest Digital Britain publication by the UK Government (BIS) acknowledges that WiMAX is the only 4G wireless technology commercially available today and that it is being deployed across the globe.
Ashish Patel; Managing Director Intel Capital EMEA states, “The Government’s decision highlights the contributions WiMAX can make to the digital economy and Intel is actively supporting these efforts as a member of its Digital Participation Consortium.”
Freedom4 owns the largest contiguous block of 4G compatible spectrum currently issued in the UK, together with national spectrum at both 4GHz and 28GHz ideal for delivering wireless backhaul. Freedom4 has integrated world leading wireless network equipment and has both fixed and mobile devices to connect to its network including the world’s only quad band WiMAX dongle.
Matthew Riley; Daisy Group plc CEO adds, “The assets and capabilities now within Freedom4, together with the Government’s Digital Britain activities present a great opportunity to address the fast growing market for wireless broadband.”
The company is in a state of readiness for build-out, having architected and integrated all necessary network equipment for operation.
O2 welcomes mobile spectrum report
May 13th
Kip Meek’s report builds on a series of bi-lateral discussions that Mr Meek has had with the five UK mobile network operators and Ofcom since his appointment by Lord Carter, Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting, in January.
Ronan Dunne, Chief Executive, Telefónica O2 UK Ltd, said: “This Report is a significant step forward in making Digital Britain a reality and is good news for UK plc. Spectrum allocation is a complex question. Throughout the process we’ve looked for a solution that delivers the Government’s vision for Digital Britain, while ensuring we can continue to deliver a great customer experience. We are pleased with the progress of the discussions and that there can now be a public debate on these proposals. None of this would have been possible without the energy and imagination that Kip Meek has brought to the process. We look forward to contributing to the consultation.”
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