UScellular wins $5.8 million from Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program
29 November 2023
UScellular has been awarded over US$5.8 million from the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program to improve mobile and in-home connectivity in multiple counties across the state.
The Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program is dedicated to investing in the expansion of cellular service throughout the state. With this funding, UScellular has announced plans to construct 11 new cell sites, thereby expanding wireless coverage in the following 19 counties: Adair, Audrain, Clark, Howell, Knox, Laclede, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Oregon, Ozark, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Texas, and Wright.
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Solomon Islands to gain Sat2Phone service through Lynk-bmobile deal
29 November 2023
Lynk and bmobile Solomon Islands have teamed up to launch the initial satellite direct-to-mobile phone (Sat2Phone) services for subscribers, utilising Lynk’s ‘cell-towers-in-space’ technology.
The collaboration aims to expand mobile coverage beyond Guadalcanal, Malaita, Western, and the Central Province. The initial service will commence as a beta service in Makira, with plans to expand the coverage in 2024.
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Latvia’s SPRK approves spectrum auction outcome for 3750-3800MHz
29 November 2023
Latvia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission (SPRK) has approved the outcomes of the auction for the radio frequency band 3750MHz - 3800MHz.
The auction, held in two rounds, saw Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) and Tele2 securing the right to use frequencies for 20 years. The auction proceeds of 550,000 euros will contribute to the state budget within six months, according to SPRK.
Find out more Singapore Airlines rejuvenates communications and collaboration tools
29 November 2023
Tata Communications has announced a multi-year agreement to transform the Singapore Airlines (SIA) communications and collaboration tools to enhance employee productivity and boost user experience.
This new transformative initiative delivered on Tata Communications GlobalRapide platform enables SIA users to be connected and collaborative anytime and anywhere globally.
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