http://www.policytracker.com daily 1 2008-09-23T10:58:27Z http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/research-findings-support-mobile-sector2019s-push-for-more-spectrum Substantial mobile data growth is not only likely but also affordable for operators, according to a new report by Plum Consulting. The findings “broadly support” the mobile sector’s push for more spectrum, says Brian Williamson, an analyst at the firm. No publisher Dugie Standeford Mobile 2012-02-03T09:57:04Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/state-backed-consortium-enters-hungary2019s-mobile-market A fourth mobile operator is expected to begin operations in Hungary this year following the success of a consortium formed by state-backed companies in the country’s 900 MHz spectrum auction. No publisher Jonathan Watson Mobile 2012-02-01T15:09:58Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/brazil-builds-unique-conditions-into-450-mhz-and-2.6-ghz-auctions The Brazilian regulator Anatel has come up with some novel licensing conditions for an April auction of 450 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, which it hopes will help bring the Internet to the rural poor and encourage equipment vendors to manufacture in Brazil. No publisher Michael Newlands Mobile Wireless broadband 2012-01-30T12:31:04Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/ofcom-prepares-extra-spectrum-for-201cbiggest-media-event-in-history201d UK regulator Ofcom has published an update on its plans to provide the large amount of extra spectrum which is expected to be required for the London Olympic Games later this year. No publisher Michael Newlands 2012-01-26T10:42:09Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/mobile-operators-press-for-paired-spectrum-in-2-ghz-band European spectrum regulators have been too quick to dismiss the idea of pairing 1900–1920 MHz with 2090–2110 MHz to extend mobile broadband services, several operators say. No publisher Dugie Standeford Mobile Satellite Spectrum policy 2012-01-25T11:50:20Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/450-mhz-band-attracts-increasing-attention-worldwide Although the spectrum bands generating the most interest at present are those at 700 and 800 MHz – the so-called digital dividend – the 400 MHz band is also starting to attract a great deal of interest from regulators and operators around the world. No publisher Michael Newlands Spectrum policy 2012-01-24T14:23:56Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/brussels-questions-hungarian-regulator2019s-spectrum-licensing-decision A recent licensing decision by the Hungarian spectrum regulator has sparked fears, including from the European Commission, that the government is edging away from democratic principles. The National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) dismissed the criticism as “sheer political provocation”. Meanwhile, the state could become the country’s fourth mobile operator following a 900 MHz auction. No publisher Dugie Standeford Spectrum policy 2012-01-23T11:35:48Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/hotly-contested-auction-expected-for-three-2.1-ghz-licences-in-pakistan Following a direct order from the Prime Minister to Pakistan’s telecoms regulator, the country’s long-delayed 3G auction will take place on March 29. Thanks to some clever manoeuvring to sidestep legal barriers, the way has been cleared for new entrants to take part. No publisher Michael Newlands Mobile 2012-01-20T13:55:06Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/french-spectrum-agency-to-host-international-spectrum-economics-forum France’s industry, energy and digital economy minister has called for an international conference on the value of spectrum. No publisher Dugie Standeford Spectrum policy 2012-01-19T15:33:27Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/us-officials-claim-support-for-wrc-agenda-but-many-issues-remain-open There is “broad support” for US positions at WRC-12 but a lot of deal-making remains to be done, key officials said at a press briefing held last week. Mobile broadband, unmanned aircraft systems and international satellite regulations are still top priorities. No publisher Dugie Standeford Spectrum policy 2012-01-18T13:29:30Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/ofcom-proposes-to-boost-800-mhz-licence-coverage-obligation-to-98-per-cent-of-uk-population While Ofcom’s u-turn on sub-1 GHz spectrum (see story below) was the regulator’s most eye-catching change of heart in its second 4G auction consultation document, other important points were also raised. No publisher Michael Newlands Low power applications Mobile Wireless broadband Digital dividend Spectrum policy 2012-01-18T17:20:41Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/ofcom-u-turn-could-see-ee-in-early-launch-of-lte-1800 In its second consultation document on the proposed “4G” auction of 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, the UK regulator has backtracked on a commitment to ensure all operators have access to sub-1 GHz spectrum. This means those operators currently without 900 MHz spectrum are not guaranteed any at 800 MHz either. No publisher Michael Newlands Mobile Digital dividend Spectrum policy Wireless broadband 2012-01-16T12:28:15Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/mobile-broadband-tops-arab-countries2019-agenda-for-wrc-12 Arab states’ priorities for the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) include extending mobile broadband services into the 694–790 MHz band and pressing for further studies on the use of software-defined and cognitive radio systems. No publisher Dugie Standeford Spectrum policy 2012-01-13T14:16:42Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/aussies-start-countdown-to-4g-auction At a press briefing today, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a process that will culminate in an auction of 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum before the end of this year. No publisher Michael Newlands Mobile 2012-01-12T13:24:13Z News Item http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/everything-everywhere-prepares-to-sell-1800-mhz-spectrum UK mobile operator Everything Everywhere plans to put 25 per cent of its 1800 MHz spectrum up for auction in the next month, according to a report in today’s Financial Times. No publisher Jonathan Watson Mobile 2012-01-11T10:32:34Z News Item