UK cableco Virgin Media has reportedly carried out trials of next-generation mobile services using transmitters connected to its fibre network, the Financial Times reports. It is understood that the operator, which is the second largest British broadband provider by subscribers, is examining the prospect of launching a nationwide wireless broadband service using transmitters that function in a similar fashion to Wi-Fi technology. Virgin carried out trials of the technology in Oxford Street last month, using spectrum it was granted access to via a trial license issued by telecoms regulator Ofcom; unlike Wi-Fi, this technology requires licensed spectrum to operate
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OVETEL Virgin examining options for next-gen wireless broadband service
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