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The universal outdoor mobile obligation (UOMO) and the uncertainties of the nascent satellite direct-to-device (D2D) market have prompted ACMA to consult again on mobile satellite services (MSS) in the 2…

The African Telecommunications Union's third preparatory meeting for WRC-27, APM27-3, closed on 11 September with most progress made on a common position on satellite direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.

Thanks to a partnership between Airtel and Starlink, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will be the first African country where satellite-to-mobile services are commercially available. 

Regulators from Senegal, Namibia and Tunisia argued that the continent cannot wait to finish deploying 4G and 5G before engaging with global 6G discussions, even if commercial 6G deployment remains…

Chris Doyle explores the dynamic elements that can be considered when calculating the price of spectrum. 

A controversial proposal for the first in a constellation of up to 50,000 mirror satellites has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) despite thousands of complaints from astronomers,…

Russian mobile network operators will be obliged to make 5G available in cities with more than a million inhabitants by the end of 2028.

The Mexican government has launched a tender for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a 5G standalone network for the country's railways.

The mobile industry association wants network operators, manufacturers and regulators to work together to ensure users can make emergency calls amid a global shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.

Swiss regulator ComCom has dropped its proposed frequency-portfolio mechanism, opting instead for tighter spectrum caps.

The sale of T-Mobile's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio to a private equity firm has completed after getting the green light from the US regulator.

Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has drafted a regulation modifying the country’s spectrum allocation table, including provisions for mobile use of the 6 GHz band.

Established US satellite operator Iridium and aerospace company Rocket Lab have submitted their full proposal and cleared initial hurdles for a proposed $8 billion merger.

The UK regulator is consulting on extra spectrum for drones and a new licence for drone detection systems.