Tees Valley to map mobile coverage using bin lorries
24 July 2025
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) in North East England has announced a new initiative to map local mobile network coverage by equipping refuse collection trucks with monitoring technology.
The project, funded by £32,490 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to create the most detailed and accurate picture yet of 4G and 5G signal strength across the region, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees.
Motorola Solutions selected by Brazil’s EAF for mission-critical communications
24 July 2025
Motorola Solutions has been chosen by the Band Administration Entity (EAF), established by Brazil’s Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), to deploy a comprehensive federal mission-critical communication system. This initiative aims to enable seamless, real-time collaboration among Brazil’s defense and public safety agencies during joint operations.
Brazil has faced longstanding challenges in coordinating front-line response efforts across multiple jurisdictions. To address these issues, Motorola will integrate existing land mobile radio (LMR) systems with new broadband services, enhancing interoperability and data sharing capabilities.
Nokia supplies cloud-native 5G core to O2 Czech Republic
24 July 2025
Nokia has announced that O2 Czech Republic has successfully deployed its cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) core software, enabling the telco to offer advanced 5G services such as network slicing.
This milestone makes O2 Czech Republic the first in the Czech Republic to implement a 5G SA network, enhancing the quality, reliability, and security of its mobile services.
Mexico regulator fines Telcel $93 million over alleged monopoly practices
24 July 2025
Mexico’s telecommunications regulator, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), has imposed a hefty MXN1.78 billion fine on Telcel, a subsidiary of América Móvil, following a thorough investigation into alleged monopolistic conduct.
The regulator’s action stems from claims that Telcel engaged in exclusivity arrangements with Oxxo, the largest convenience store chain in Latin America, to restrict competition in the mobile market.
The IFT explained that Telcel allegedly granted incentives to Oxxo and Impulsora de Mercados de México (IMMEX), a food and beverage services company, under the condition that they would not sell SIM cards from rival providers. This practice, the regulator argued, aimed to limit consumer choice and maintain Telcel’s dominant position in the telecommunications sector.
