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Germany Extends Mobile Licenses, Mandates Network Upgrades

The German Federal Network Agency will extend existing mobile network licenses until 2030 instead of holding a new auction, requiring network improvements to meet minimum speed and coverage targets across 99.5% of the country by 2030, benefiting established carriers while potentially hindering newer...

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's 4.5 Million 5G Base Station Plan and Push for Next-Generation Technologies

China plans to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and support for emerging technologies like quantum computing and bio-manufacturing, aiming for global technological leadership.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Telecom Sector Faces 2024 Downturn Amidst Competition and Debt

In 2024, Canada's telecom sector underperformed significantly, with the telecom index falling over 20 percent while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 18 percent; this was largely due to fierce competition, high debt, and regulatory uncertainty, leading major companies like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communi...

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sueddeutsche.de
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German Mobile Data Consumption Surges 25-30% in 2024

German mobile network operators reported a significant surge in data consumption in 2024, with Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica recording increases of 30%, 27%, and 25% respectively, driven by increased streaming, social media use, and data-based communication; however, traditional phone calls decr...

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dailymail.co.uk
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CMA Approves Vodafone-Three Merger Under Strict Conditions

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority approved the £16.5 billion merger of Vodafone and Three, creating the UK's largest mobile network, on the condition of £11 billion investment in 5G and capped prices on low-cost plans over the next decade.

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dw.com
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Vodafone-Three UK Merger Approved, Creating Largest Mobile Operator

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority approved the merger of Vodafone and Three UK on December 5th, 2024, creating Britain's largest mobile operator with 27 million customers and a £15 billion valuation; the merger requires significant 5G investment and short-term consumer protections.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Rural 5G Video Uploads Expose Users to Double the Radiation

A Swiss study found that uploading videos on 5G phones in rural areas exposes users to nearly double the radiation compared to urban areas (29 mW/sq-m vs 16 mW/sq-m), exceeding the WHO safety threshold, primarily due to increased phone emissions.

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africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Massive 5G and 6G Investment to Drive Technological Leadership

China plans to install 4.5 million more 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 6G and investments in quantum technology, bio-manufacturing, and AI, to maintain its global technological leadership and bolster industrial growth, while also opening its telecommunications sector further to forei...

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spanish.china.org.cn
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China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion

By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...

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themarker.com
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Israel's Wartime Reliance on Cellular Networks Highlights Infrastructure Needs

Following a recent war in Israel, cellular networks became the primary communication infrastructure, exposing the need for more 5G sites and easier regulatory approvals for antenna placement to improve network capabilities.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Three and Vodafone Merger Approved, Creating UK's Largest Mobile Operator

The Competition and Markets Authority approved the £15 billion merger of Three and Vodafone, creating the UK's largest mobile operator by 2025, contingent on investment in 5G infrastructure and a three-year price cap on certain mobile plans; the deal leaves four major mobile network operators.

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theguardian.com
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CMA Approves Vodafone-Three Merger, Creating UK's Largest Mobile Operator

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority approved the £16.5 billion merger of Vodafone and Three, creating the UK's largest mobile operator with over 27 million subscribers, contingent on £11 billion investment in network upgrades and consumer protections.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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