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US considers allowing mobile use on planes

Aug 15, 2005 by Martin Sims

The US is taking the lead in reviewing whether fears about plane safety and compromising the efficiency of mobile networks justify the current ban on airborne use of cell phones.

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European regulators group - the new chairman's vision

Aug 09, 2005 by Martin Sims

In January 2006, Ofcom’s senior partner for competition and content, Kip Meek, will take the reins as Chairman of the European Regulators Group.

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The many visions of spectrum reform

Aug 05, 2005 by Martin Sims

The huge discrepancies in member states’ approach to spectrum liberalisation have been thrown into sharp relief by the German regulator.

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Missing the point?

Aug 01, 2005 by Martin Sims

New content players are concerned that extending the Television without Frontiers Directive will mean extra regulation without tackling the real problems hindering the growth of a Europe-wide e-content industry.

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Africa: the challenge of regulatory independence

Jul 22, 2005 by Martin Sims

Having looked at the regulatory picture for wireless services , PolicyTracker examines the telecoms environment, taking South Africa as a case study.

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