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Why spend hours searching for this information when our analysts may already have it at their fingertips? 

With our Auctions Tracker service, you will find out all the latest spectrum auction news as soon as we do. If the UK's Ofcom launches a new consultation about releasing spectrum in the 450 MHz band, or Polish regulator the UKE releases a statement about new licences in the 1800 MHz band, you will be alerted by email.

All this information is stored in a searchable online database of over 100 upcoming auctions from around the world: an invaluable aid for forward planning. You can search by country, by band or by region. 

So if you need to know where the 800 MHz band will be released in the next couple of years just search the database - the information you need is never more than a couple of clicks away.

The database covers all the major mobile and backhaul bands: 450, 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800 and1900 MHz as well as 2, 2.3, 2.6, and 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz – 32 GHz

The Auctions Tracker database

To find out more

Please e-mail Martin Sims martin [@] policytracker.com or phone +44(0)20 7100 2875 for an initial discussion of your requirements

Forthcoming courses

Understanding Combinatorial Clock Auctions

September 11 - 12 2012 Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium

In combinatorial clock auctions millions of euros are involved and extensive preparation is needed to mitigate the risks. This two day training course teaches both theory and practice to equip delegates with the skills needed to participate in these auctions.

Understanding Modern Spectrum Management

September 17 - 21 2012
Pembroke College, Oxford, UK

Now at  Pembroke College this five day residential training course gives the essential overview of all the key policy issues in spectrum management including cognitive radio and dealing with the explosion in mobile data. 

Recent courses

Understanding Modern Spectrum Management

March 
26-30 2012
Pembroke College, Oxford, UK

Our highly successful overview of the hot policy issues in spectrum management is being updated to reflect our move to a new location: Pembroke College.   

• A comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of CCAs
• Be better prepared for the debate when your regulator consults on auction formats
• Stop your competitors getting licences at a discount prices
• Share experiences with colleagues in other countries
• Learn from consultants with real-world experience of advising CCA bidders

Who should attend?

• Participants in upcoming CCAs
• Regulators planning spectrum release
• Operators assessing auction formats
• Spectrum managers seeking to widen their knowledge base

How much does it cost?

This course is extremely good value, including lunch, refreshments and extensive hands-on experience for only £999 if you book before the early bird deadline of 10 August. Thereafter the fee is £1199 and you can pay online here. 
 
There is a further £100 discount for PolicyTracker subscribers - please enquire when booking by contacting Kate [@] policytracker.com or +44 (0)20 7100 2875.
Please note the training fee does not include accomodation. This can be booked at the course venue, Hotel BLOOM, or at a range of nearby hotels.

The course organisers 

PT Publishing Ltd produces PolicyTracker, the online and printed journal of spectrum management (www.policytracker.com) as well as business reports and conferences. It has also been running highly successful training courses in auctions and spectrum management in the UK, the Middle East and Latin America.

Copenhagen Economics is one of the largest groups of professional economists on continental Europe and according to Global Competition Review, one of the top 20 economic consultancies in the world. It provides counselling services in the fields of competition, regulation, auctions, impact assessment and regional economics. It has advised several participants in CCA auctions across Europe. 

Course format

The course is delivered through a flexible combination of lectures, exercises, practical demonstrations, mock auctions, feedback and review sessions, as well as ‘question and answer’ sessions. This event blends the latest theory and learning with highly interactive practical learning. Class size is limited to 25.

How do I find out more?

Please download our brochure to get full details of the two day programme. More information about the venue is available here and you can book online here.

Lobby of the Hotel

Hotel BLOOM! is a modern hotel in the centre of Brussels.  Described as one of the trendiest hotels in Brussels Hotel BLOOM! is unique and a refreshing change from the corporate hotel. It is a truly modern venue with every room  decorated differently with a unique fresco made by a young European artist. It has bright and spacious air conditioned rooms and is located near the botanical gardens, with flowers, plants, trees and herbs growing all year round.

If you want to book a room at Hotel Bloom for the duration of the training course click here.

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Frederik Harhoff

Frederik Harhoff is an economist and consultant at Copenhagen Economics. He has specialised in the economics of spectrum auctions and heads the Auctions service at Copenhagen Economics. Frederik has advised several bidders in spectrum auctions, including a number of CCA auctions. While advising spectrum auction bidders, he has been involved in all aspects of auction bidding including auction consultation, auction format analysis, development of a range of software tools, valuation, auction training, and advice regarding bidding strategy. Frederik has an M.Sc. in economics from the University of Copenhagen and an M.Sc. in finance and economics from London School of Economics.

Martin Sims

Martin Sims is a journalist and academic who specialises in communications policy issues. He set up PolicyTracker, the spectrum policy newsletter and has published articles on many facets of the subject. His work has been published in academic journals and books and he is a former editor of Intermedia, the policy journal of the International Institute of Communications. As a journalist he was a news editor in independent radio then worked for BBC network news. He has an honours degree and a masters degree in communication studies and lectures at the University of East London.

Download brochure

PolicyTracker subscribers can receive an extra £100 discount: please use the registration form in the brochure. or call the booking hotline: +44 (0)20 7100 2875.

There is a £255 discount if you want to take out your first PolicyTracker subscription when booking your training place

Before booking please read our terms and conditions below.

Terms and conditions for the training course

Course Fees:  Fees for the 2 day training course are £999 up until 10 August 2012 thereafter £1199.  The fee includes lunch, refreshments, and course documentation. Delegates are responsible for the payment of accommodation and all other expenses incurred within the venue. These costs should be settled by the delegate directly with the venue. All course fees must be paid by the due date stated on the invoice. All bookings are provisional and will only be confirmed once payment has been received . Policy Tracker reserves the right to reallocate places if full payment has not been received.

Cancellations:  Cancellations received in writing up to 14 days before the start of the event will be refunded in full less an administrative charge of 10% (+ VAT where relevant). We are unable to refund cancellations received 14 days or fewer prior to the start of a course. However, in such cases and at the organisers’ discretion, a place may be offered at a later course. Delegate substitutions may be made at any time, though confirmation of any changes must be received by email, fax or post prior to the start of a course.

Non-attendance: In the event of non-attendance, full course fees will remain payable and no refunds will be made.

Changes to Programme or Venue: The organisers reserve the right to make changes to or cancel a published course due in part or in full to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient numbers. In such circumstances, all reasonable efforts will be made to notify delegates of any necessary changes in good time and if necessary to reschedule or to relocate the course. Delegates will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if the course is cancelled or is changed to a date or location which is not acceptable to the delegate. The organisers will have no liability to delegates for damages of any nature arising from the cancellation of a course or from a change in its date, its location or its speakers.

Subscription discount

Course delegates can also claim a £300 discount on their first PolicyTracker subscription. |Subscriptions can be taken out by using our registration form. Please read our terms and conditions and see the note on refunds before taking out your subscription.

*Please note that VAT has to be charged to businesses in the EU but outside the UK unless they provide their VAT registration number. After making a purchase please email the number to Samantha Nye: samantha.nye @ policytracker.com (remove spaces before sending) or phone +44 (0)20 7100 2875. Our VAT registration number is 876 9710 66.

Refunds on subscriptions

PolicyTracker is a professional journal aimed at business customers. You are buying a 12 month subscription to the newsletter and it is not our policy to make refunds midway through this period. However, refunds may occasionally be offered at the discretion of the management. Please also see our more detailed terms and conditions.