Martin Sims
May 14, 2013
Editorial: the return of the telecoms cash cow
Politicians should be taking a long-term view rather than thinking that spectrum auctions can replace state-owned telcos as a cash lifeline. read more...
Nov 12, 2012
Press release: University tries discredited legal route to make journalist reveal sources
St Mary’s University College – which runs journalism training courses – went to the High Court today (Monday 11 November) to try to force a reporter to reveal her sources using a legal method condemned by the European Court of Human Rights. The target of the action is a not-for-profit religious news website run by volunteers. read more...
Oct 19, 2012
Press release: Spectrum sharing is vital to reap the benefits of using 700 MHz for mobile
Releasing a second tranche of TV spectrum for mobile use in EMEA could have unexpected impacts on associated sectors like advertising, broadcasting, web services and the tablets and e-reader markets, according to a new report from PolicyTracker read more...
Press release: TV white space industry set to accelerate from 2014
2014 will be a defining year for the emergent TV white space industry, a major study by global spectrum management specialist PolicyTracker has concluded. read more...
Feb 17, 2012
Press release: international agreement ramps up pressure for another TV switchover
A deal signed today (17 Feb) by representatives of 165 countries has greatly increased the likelihood of a second digital switchover across Europe. This could involve viewers having to retune their sets or buy a new set top box or TV. It comes only a few years after they had to replace equipment to receive digital terrestrial television. read more...
Sep 20, 2011
Media coverage of the Latin American Spectrum Conference
Links to articles about the conference in the news media and blogs as well as videos of the presentations read more...
May 31, 2011
Global Spectrum Database: June 11 update
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. read more...
Apr 18, 2011
PolicyTracker's adventures in mobileland
Why did we decide to take our site mobile? You may find the answer curious. And curiouser... read more...
Nov 10, 2010
Incentive auctions show mounting pressure on broadcasters
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. read more...
Oct 10, 2010
Spectrum auctions
It is a perpetually fascinating subject: what spectrum should be released; when and how? read more...
