UK Might Get 4G Coverage in 2012

KadeSdad · 03-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Lets bloody hope so!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17355399

Vaheed1 · 03-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Some places haven't even got 3G coverage - never mind fekin 4G!

Reggie-g75 · 03-13-2012, 02:34 PM

Working in the industry I wouldn't imagine ofcom would allow EE to do this. EE have to auction off some of their 1800 MHz spectrum which will be tied into the 4G auctions later this year (2.6 ghz and 800 MHz).

All operators are trailing 4G in certain areas at the moment. However, until the auction, the best they can do with 3G is HSPA or HSDPA+ and they are achieving some half decent speeds. This is completely focused on urban centres.

jonw · 03-13-2012, 06:28 PM

I work in mobile comms infrastructure and no operator is planning on rolling out 4G or LTE for a while yet.
We're still building 2G sites.

briers · 03-13-2012, 06:51 PM

Do either of you know what's happening with o2s 900mhz 3G?

They shouted about it ages ago but I've still yet to find a mast that is running it. I could do with a signal boost where I live.

And when they do bring in 4g I hope they up the data allowance too!

TMP · 03-14-2012, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaheed1

Some places haven't even got 3G coverage - never mind fekin 4G!

+1 sort out consistent 3G coverage first please!

BigBanana · 03-14-2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Lets bloody hope so!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17355399

Let's bloody hope not!

I can't remember where i read this, but i'll try and find out and post later.

Remember the debacle when Channel 5 TV was introduced with co-channel interference and filters having to be fitted on video recorders etc.

Guess what!
4G uses the same band as Digital Terestial TV.
The government have effectively sold the same frequency band twice!
So there'll be another debacle of filters being fitted to DT TV's when 4G is introduced.

Apparently, in some places, even filters won't work!

This is the link

http://www.culture.gov.uk/news/media_releases/8865.aspx

jonw · 03-14-2012, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briers

Do either of you know what's happening with o2s 900mhz 3G?

They shouted about it ages ago but I've still yet to find a mast that is running it. I could do with a signal boost where I live.

And when they do bring in 4g I hope they up the data allowance too!

Yes it started being rolled out back end of last year and will continue through this year with a massive push on it from o2.
As you probably know its basically 3G over 2G.
What town are you based in and I'll see if I can find out for you.

BigBanana · 03-14-2012, 06:01 AM

A bit more information here suggests, we'll get no where near what the spec is capable of.... as usual.

http://searchmobilecomputing.techtar.../definition/4G

It's a sales gimmick.

Reggie-g75 · 03-15-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

I work in mobile comms infrastructure and no operator is planning on rolling out 4G or LTE for a while yet.
We're still building 2G sites.

Arqiva?

briers · 03-15-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

Yes it started being rolled out back end of last year and will continue through this year with a massive push on it from o2.
As you probably know its basically 3G over 2G.
What town are you based in and I'll see if I can find out for you.

Hi Jon

Its Stafford mainly and i believe my mast is : Operator Site Ref. 34986

Cheers

jonw · 03-15-2012, 06:49 PM

No mate not Arqiva know a lot of people there though.
Who do you work for are you in thR comms game as well ?

jonw · 03-15-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briers

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

Yes it started being rolled out back end of last year and will continue through this year with a massive push on it from o2.
As you probably know its basically 3G over 2G.
What town are you based in and I'll see if I can find out for you.

Hi Jon

Its Stafford mainly and i believe my mast is : Operator Site Ref. 34986

Cheers

I'm not in tomorrow as going to Cheltenham but will find out if that cell is down for a u900 upgrade.

Reggie-g75 · 03-16-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

No mate not Arqiva know a lot of people there though.
Who do you work for are you in thR comms game as well ?

I'm at wireless infrastructure group. We own c. 1000 towers.

Snooky · 03-16-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggie-g75

I'm at wireless infrastructure group. We own c. 1000 towers.

I know your boss!

Reggie-g75 · 03-16-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snooky

I know your boss!

Say hello to the big guy!

Snooky · 03-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reggie-g75

Say hello to the big guy!

Will do! I usually only bump into him at either Edinburgh airport or Heathrow as we both do a fair bit of travelling!

Small world!

jonw · 03-17-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reggie-g75

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

No mate not Arqiva know a lot of people there though.
Who do you work for are you in thR comms game as well ?

I'm at wireless infrastructure group. We own c. 1000 towers.

WIG !!
Nightmare to do deals with acquiring sites lol .
Working on Cornerstone project at the moment and U900.

Reggie-g75 · 03-17-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonw

WIG !!
Nightmare to do deals with acquiring sites lol .
Working on Cornerstone project at the moment and U900.

I can guess who you work for then!!!

jonw · 03-22-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briers

Hi Jon

Its Stafford mainly and i believe my mast is : Operator Site Ref. 34986

Cheers

34896 is down for decom and will be removed in a few months !!

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