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Emerging technologies point to more price competition for mobile backhaul in developing countries
Satellite, terrestrial and mobile operators are using new technologies and networks to capture backhaul business and reduce costs of using other spectrum and network resources.
July 2009 printed issue available for download
Our top story this month is Finland's innovative approach to TV spectrum. The Finns are probably the first country to put in black and white an uncomfortable truth: terrestrial TV may have a sell-by date.
UK signs up to harmonised digital dividend
Ofcom today confirmed it would clear the 800 MHz band, falling into line with several other European countries.
Editorial: Brave Finland points to the elephant
The Finns deserve credit for officially acknowledging that terrestrial TV may have a sell-by-date. It’s something that many choose to disregard, argues PolicyTracker’s Managing Editor, Martin Sims
Developing world set to benefit from clampdown on “virtual” and “paper” satellites
For the first time the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau is trying to remove unused satellite frequency assignments to free up space for new networks, particularly those aimed at the developing world. It’s a response to the growing pressure on geostationary orbit slots and satellite spectrum.
