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New European Commission rulings could help to end the 'smartphone patent wars'

This week the European Commission has made two competition-related rulings that could transform the legal landscape for technology companies involved in patent disputes.

In one case, it’s concluded that Motorola abused its position as the holder of ‘standards essential’ GSM patents by enforcing an injunction against Apple in Germany.

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O2 says its 4G network has over 40% UK coverage and over a million customers

O2 says its 4G network now reaches 41% of the UK population outdoors and a third of the population indoors.

Currently 191 towns and cities have O2 4G coverage.

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GSMA warns that Ofcom's proposed licence fee increase threatens 4G roll-out in the UK

Ofcom’s proposal to increase annual licence fees for the 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum bands in the UK could adversely affect investment in the UK’s 4G services, according to the GSMA.

A consultation into the proposed increases ended on 16th January, with an Ofcom decision expected in the next few weeks.

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EE and Vodafone sign Eurotunnel deal to provide mobile services in the Channel Tunnel

Eurotunnel has signed a 10-year agreement with EE and Vodafone that’ll make mobile phone services available to Eurostar and Le Shuttle passengers travelling from the UK to France.

A similar deal came into operation last year with French networks providing mobile coverage in the ‘South Tunnel’ that carries travellers from France to the UK.

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EE plans to invest £275 million in voice calls during 2014

EE says it’ll invest £275 million in its voice call service next year.

In total, the company is planning to spend £1.5 billion on its network during the next few years, with over a third supporting its ambition “to reach new standards in phone call quality and reliability”.

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