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Dutch operators clear the first LTE hurdle, but impact on customers will be limited
The month of May has brought a spate of LTE launches in the Netherlands, as telecoms operators scrambled to meet the coverage obligation deadline for the 2.6GHz spectrum they all bought two years ago. Cable operator Ziggo was the first, followed by the incumbent, KPN, and the rest have now followed suit, with T-Mobile the… Read more
KPN reviews options to strengthen financial position
KPN today announced it is conducting a comprehensive review of the strategic options in respect of its mobile operations in Belgium. With this short statement, KPN revealed an interest in selling Base, an outperforming unit within the group’s operations portfolio. News reports say that Base could fetch up to €1.8 billion in a potential sale.… Read more
CeBIT 2012: Connected everything and a preview of Microsoft Windows 8
M2M and connected devices were an important part of the CeBIT fair in Hannover, which took place this week – exhibitors were keen to show off their solutions for everything from vending machines to shipping to healthcare. While a section of one of the exhibition halls was given over completely to M2M, many of the… Read more
