Dutch cable operator Ziggo has launched LTE services for business customers, using its spectrum in the 2.6GHz band. The service is available initially for customers with an Internet Plus cable broadband subscription, in the cities Oss, Breda and Zwolle. Ziggo claims speeds of 100/40Mbps over the mobile broadband service. Customers need to buy their own equipment in order to use the service. A Ziggo spokesman said the network was activated on 01 May, and the operator deployed its own masts in the three cities. The coverage is around three times that required by its licence. Ziggo acquired the spectrum rights two years ago, through a joint venture set up with cable operator UPC. The venture faces its first coverage requirement on 11 May this year, of a commercial service covering at least 80 square kilometres. In March, all five licence winners from the 2.6GHz band auction said they would meet the coverage requirements.
