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T-Mobile/Orange ordered to sell 1800 MHz spectrum to single buyer
The European Commission has released further details of the spectrum-related conditions related to the merger of the UK operations of T-Mobile and Orange. by Michael Newlands last modified Mar 31, 2010 09:26 AM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
UK government drops spectrum reform proposals
The UK Labour Party has abandoned attempts to get a special instrument (SI) authorising spectrum reform through parliament before the pre-election recess. by Michael Newlands last modified Apr 07, 2010 12:51 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Green light for Indian 3G auction on April 9
This time it seems almost certain the Indian 3G and BWA auctions are finally going ahead following numerous postponements over the past two years, with the ... by Michael Newlands last modified Apr 07, 2010 03:58 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Time division variant of LTE faces its first test this summer
The world’s two biggest telecoms markets, China and India, may see the first rollout of time division duplex (TD)-LTE as early as 2011 when frequency division ... by Michael Newlands last modified Apr 08, 2010 02:23 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Omani regulator calls for faster masts approval policy
A leading member of the Telecoms Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for a single body to take responsibility for licensing and monitoring mobile base ... by Martin Sims last modified Feb 04, 2010 11:02 AM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Indian 3G auction delayed again amid fears of legal action
In a move which has astonished everybody and angered the country’s already frustrated mobile operators, the Indian government has postponed the February 3G ... by Mike Newlands last modified Feb 05, 2010 12:05 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
India’s neighbours well ahead in the 3G stakes
While India continues to postpone its 3G auction, the story in neighbouring countries is quite different with several being years ahead and the rest on track ... by Mike Newlands last modified Feb 05, 2010 12:03 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Bahrain undertakes wide-ranging spectrum review
Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is seeking stakeholders' help in drawing up a spectrum release plan. by Martin Sims last modified Feb 08, 2010 04:00 PM — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
UK 2.6 GHz auction looks further away than ever
A likely Competition Commission investigation, a new threat of legal action and a forthcoming general election means the release of this crucial band – ... by Mike Newlands last modified Feb 10, 2010 01:57 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Can femtocells contain the mobile data explosion?
Femtocells can double the capacity of a mobile network without requiring any additional spectrum, says the chairman of the technology's lobby group. But the ... by Martin Sims, Barcelona last modified Feb 23, 2010 11:09 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
A case study of spectrum rebanding: the U.S. 800 Mhz band
OPINION: Lawyer Robert Kelly, who has been involved in the US 800 MHz process from the start, says moving users out of bands can take a long time but the ... by Robert Kelly last modified Mar 01, 2010 03:37 PM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
T-Mobile/Orange merger approval leaves spectrum reallocation in limbo
An unexpectedly swift green light from the European Commission raises a host of questions about the way forward on equitable spectrum distribution among the ... by Mike Newlands last modified Mar 03, 2010 01:17 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
UK Government makes decision on mobile spectrum
Ministers have announced that they are backing a package of measures very similar to that suggested by the UK regulator some years ago. The 2.6 GHz centre band ... by Michael Newlands last modified Mar 10, 2010 11:24 AM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
February 2009 printed issue available for download
Our top story this month is the Whitespace coalition launching a European campaign to get access to the unused portions of the broadcasting spectrum. by Martin Sims last modified Feb 02, 2009 10:54 AM — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Singapore’s second 3G auction planned for November 15
Singapore’s telecoms regulator, the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), has published a set of auction rules and put back the auction date for a second batch ... by Michael Newlands last modified Sep 06, 2010 01:01 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Indian tribunal rules spectrum must be withdrawn from state telcos
In a ruling welcomed by private sector mobile operators, India’s Telecom Disputes Settlement And Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has ruled the government may not ... by Michael Newlands last modified Apr 07, 2009 12:21 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
UK refarming deadline passes without agreement
The end of April time limit set by UK telecoms minister Stephen Carter for mobile operators to reach their own deal on re-using the 900 MHz GSM has come and ... by Michael Newlands last modified May 06, 2009 02:22 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
World’s biggest mobile market rejects technology neutrality
China is finally issuing 3G licences but these are for specific technologies, including the home grown TD-SCDMA standard. by Michael Newlands last modified Jan 27, 2009 01:31 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
India: state telcos push ahead with 3G as auctions delays continue
The large-scale introduction of 3G in India continues to be put back with inter-Ministry squabbles, lawsuits, the economic crisis and a looming general ... by Michael Newlands last modified Jan 28, 2009 10:25 AM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Middle East leads the way for inflight connectivity
Thanks to quick action from regulators and legislators in Middle Eastern countries, Oman Air is about to become the first airline in the world to offer full ... by Michael Newlands last modified Jan 30, 2010 12:10 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Countries consider approving 3G and RLAN network spec revisions
ITU member countries will approve two revised recommendations dealing with 3G and RLAN networks unless objections arise by April 19, the Radiocommunication ... by Scott Billquist, Geneva Correspondent last modified Feb 08, 2010 02:16 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Dutch pick up the UK's auction baton
The ground-breaking approach of using auction design to determine spectrum packaging seems to be off the agenda in the UK but should be tested in practice in ... by Michael Newlands last modified Feb 11, 2010 02:00 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
WiMAX camp appeals for early auction of UK 2.6 GHz centre gap
With auctioning of 2.6 GHz in the UK getting pushed further and further back, government and regulators are being urged to sell the 50 MHz central block of TDD ... by Michael Newlands last modified Feb 12, 2010 02:03 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Optus scoops up remaining 2.1 GHz spectrum
Australia’s second-largest telco, Optus, has dipped into the secondary market to double its 3G spectrum holdings in the country’s eight largest cities. by Michael Newlands last modified Feb 15, 2010 03:40 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Increase in base station power limits likely to face opposition
A proposal by UK regulator Ofcom to boost permitted power limits for 3G and 2 GHz MSS/CGC licenses should increase coverage but has been criticised by a ... by Dugie Standeford last modified Feb 16, 2010 02:12 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Google boss nearly answers the big question
Google's CEO, Eric Schmidt, says he sees the mobile industry as partners, not competitors. He had encouraging words for the WiMAX fraternity and for spectrum ... by Martin Sims in Barcelona last modified Feb 17, 2010 09:45 AM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Legal wrangling delays Swedish refarming
Swedish mobile operators anxious to roll out 4G services in the 900 MHz band are being stalled by a lawsuit and an antitrust investigation. by Dugie Standeford last modified Jun 08, 2010 12:26 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Europe searches for green spectrum policies
The vibrant UK mobile industry leaves a heavy carbon footprint, an Ofcom-commissioned report on the environmental impact of communications systems found. ... by Dugie Standeford last modified Sep 01, 2009 02:56 AM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Iraq is region’s most competitive cellular market
Iraq has just been named as the Arab World’s most competitive cellular market by the Arab Advisors Group, replacing Jordan which topped the Cellular ... by Michael Newlands last modified Sep 29, 2009 04:25 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Give spectrum regulation to competition authority says new NZ mobile operator
New Zealand has finally got a third mobile operator but the company has launched a scathing attack on national spectrum policy. by Michael Newlands last modified Oct 08, 2009 03:59 PM — filed under: — Relevance: 1%