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FDD

Spectrum auctions

TDD

WiMAX

Opinion: The upcoming 2.5GHz auctions – lessons for Europe

The new round of 2.5GHz auctions, starting with Norway in November and followed by Sweden and the UK, could show regulators whether complex auction design is necessary to achieve the...

2.6GHz

3.6GHz

PTS

Sweden

Swedish regulator reorganises to reflect new spectrum priorities

As part of its drive towards liberalisation PTS has created a new Spectrum Markets Department.

2.6GHz

technology neutrality

Wireless broadband

WiMAX operators get Europe’s first chance to bid for 2.6GHz

Norway has announced the auction rules for 2.6Hz, a key target for mobile WiMAX. The auction will be held in November.

2G

3G

900 MHz

mobile

O2

spectrum refarming

UK

United Kingdom

Vodafone

Vodafone Group

UK regulator proposes taking back some 900 MHz spectrum from Vodafone and O2

Ofcom seeks to implement European decision on 2G re-farming by offering three blocks of 900MHz spectrum for auction in 2010

Cognitive Radio

Dynamic spectrum access

google

Microsoft

whitespace

Gloves come off in US whitespace row

Microsoft says its whitespace prototype does work and poor FCC test results were caused by a faulty device. Broadcasters cry foul and respond with TV ads warning that whitespace devices...

700 MHz

Broadcasting

digital dividend

FCC

google

Verizon

Verizon takes FCC to court over open platform rules for 700MHz auction

Top American mobile phone operator Verizon is trying to throw a legal spanner in the works following the US regulator’s decision to change the rules for part of the digital...

European Commission

framework review

single European regulator

Commission proposes European regulator with some spectrum responsibilities

The draft proposals for the review of the Framework Directive call for the setting up of a body whose duties would include assigning frequencies for cross-border services and collecting the...

Broadcasting

digital dividend

European Commission

Germany

Reding tries to guarantee UHF access for new services

EU Member states won't be allowed to reserve the digital dividend for broadcasting under controversial proposals circulated today

3G

4G

DTT

mobile

Satellite

Spectrum liberalisation

WRC-07 analysis: steps towards liberalization

The preparations for WRC-07 show how technological and market pressures are pushing towards greater flexibility in spectrum management, argues Martin Sims

Cognitive Radio

IMT-2000

WiMAX

September 2007 printed issue available for download

Our top story this month is the outcome of the final meeting of the ITU study group which assessed whether WiMAX should be admitted into the IMT-2000 standard.

Broadcasting

digital dividend

DSO

Finland

Finland takes the digital leap, admitting that some TV sets may go blank

Finland now has an all digital TV system but even with some interim measures to smooth the transition 18,000 households were left without a signal

IMT-2000

Korea

mobile

WiMAX

WiMAX decision looks set for simple majority approval

After a final meeting of ITU working party 8F the decision on admitting WiMAX to the IMT-2000 family goes to the Radiocommunication Assembly. A positive result seems extremely likely as...

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