Blogs and weekly updates

Where will the RSPG find 1200 MHz of spectrum? — by Richard Womersley

The EU has signed up to the RSPP which aims to find 1200 MHz of spectrum for broadband services by 2015. Where might this spectrum come from?

Media coverage of the Latin American Spectrum Conference — by Martin Sims

Links to articles about the conference in the news media and blogs as well as videos of the presentations

How much heavy lifting can spectrum policy do? — by Martin Sims

Increasing competition is the top priority in Mexico, but spectrum-related initiatives are only part of the answer.

DIDO, the Shannon Law, and an antenna for every citizen — by Richard Womersley

A new white paper proposes a means to allow every user in a network to use all the spectrum simultaneously and fully. Does this exceed the Shannon Law? And what are the implications for wireless networks?

Time to talk about the 3.6 GHz band? — by Richard Womersley

Consultations over the future use of the 3.4 to 3.8 GHz band are flourishing across Europe with a view to handing over the band to wireless broadband operators. But is the band 'not significantly used' (by satellite services) in Europe as some claim?

Asymmetry and the capacity crunch — by Richard Womersley

The asymmetry of mobile data might point to alternative bandplans for mobile spectrum, but is it too late to do anything about it?

Study shows new generation of mobile spectrum is better value — by Martin Sims

A study of over 200 auctions of individual mobile licences carried out by PolicyTracker using data from the Global Spectrum Database indicates that spectrum being released over the next few years is likely to be better value than the 3G bands auctioned over the past decade.

Every European Digital? — by Richard Womersley

Can spectrum bring broadband to every European citizen? Probably not!

European privacy body’s opinion on geolocation services on smartphones — by Rob Bratby

The recently published opinion of the ‘Article 29 Data Protection Working Party’ on ‘Geolocation services on smart mobile devices’ concludes that generally specific opt-in user consent will be required to collect and use geolocation information for information society services.

Global Spectrum Database: June 11 update — by Martin Sims

The latest edition of the Global Spectrum Database, the ultimate reference source for mobile and wireless broadband frequencies, shows operators keen to pick up extra spectrum for new and existing services.

Early UK launch for LTE 1800? — by Mike Newlands

The recent announcement that Everything Everywhere (EE) has signed a four-year network upgrade deal with Chinese vendor Huawei is another indication UK’s largest operator may be preparing the way for an early launch of LTE in the 1800 MHz band.

It's time to talk about TV — by Martin Sims

Isn't it time for an open debate about broadcasters' use of UHF spectrum?

Incentive auctions show mounting pressure on broadcasters — by Martin Sims, Managing Editor

 

The Dutch, Danish and German auctions — by Martin Sims, Managing Editor

 

Auctions special report — by Martin Sims, Managing Editor

 

What went wrong in the UK? — by Martin Sims, Managing Editor

 

Finally a decision on UK refarming — by Martin Sims, Managing Editor

 

Spectrum auctions — by Martin Sims

It is a perpetually fascinating subject: what spectrum should be released; when and how?

PolicyTracker's adventures in mobileland — by Martin Sims

Why did we decide to take our site mobile? You may find the answer curious. And curiouser...

Incentive auctions show mounting pressure on broadcasters — by Martin Sims

Ten years ago few would believe that broadcasters would soon be giving up large sections of UHF to the mobile community: but that's what's happening in many countries around the world.