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Dutch 5G auction: KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo secure crucial spectrum

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:31:40 +0000

Netherlands’ telecoms regulator announced this week that KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo have each successfully acquired 100 MHz of spectrum in the coveted 3.5GHz band. The long-awaited auction, which raised a total of €174.4 million, saw each operator secure their spectrum allocation for just over the reserve price. KPN invested €58.4 million, VodafoneZiggo paid €57.5 million,... Read more »

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KPN and ABP form tower company amid rising data demand

Ryan Daws — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:53:41 +0000

KPN and Dutch pension fund ABP have entered into an agreement to form a new tower company, known as TowerCo. This partnership aligns with KPN’s ‘Connect, Activate & Grow’ strategy, aiming to optimise the value of its passive infrastructure assets while maintaining strategic flexibility. The agreement comes in response to the surging consumption of data... Read more »

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KPN selects Ericsson to replace Huawei for its 5G core

Ryan Daws — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:42:29 +0000

Dutch operator KPN has opted to use Ericsson’s standalone 5G core tech to replace Huawei in its network. As part of the five-year agreement, Ericsson will deploy dual-mode 5G core software with full support services—including an accompanying systems integration program featuring third-line support services. Babak Fouladi, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at KPN, says: ”With... Read more »

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