http://www.policytracker.com/home en-us Plone 2.0 http://www.policytracker.com/logo.gif http://www.policytracker.com/home http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/research-findings-support-mobile-sector2019s-push-for-more-spectrum Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000 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. Dugie Standeford Mobile http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/state-backed-consortium-enters-hungary2019s-mobile-market Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:58 +0000 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. Jonathan Watson Mobile http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/brazil-builds-unique-conditions-into-450-mhz-and-2.6-ghz-auctions Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0000 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. Michael Newlands Mobile Wireless broadband http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/ofcom-prepares-extra-spectrum-for-201cbiggest-media-event-in-history201d Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000 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. Michael Newlands http://www.policytracker.com/headlines/mobile-operators-press-for-paired-spectrum-in-2-ghz-band Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:35:00 +0000 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. Dugie Standeford Mobile Satellite Spectrum policy