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Ofcom gets to grips with not-spots

In a new report on mobile “not-spots”, UK regulator Ofcom says it will prioritise examining how to improve coverage information so consumers are able to choose the best service provider...

2.6 GHz

mobile

Australia to launch “world-first initiative” in 2.6 GHz band

Following an intensive consultation process, the Australian telecoms and broadcasting regulator has made a decision on allocation of the 2.6 GHz band that takes into account both international harmonisation and...

spectrum refarming

UK

Ofcom advises urgent refarming of GSM spectrum for 3G

UK regulator Ofcom has had a significant change of heart on the competitive issues related to allowing operators to refarm their 900 MHz spectrum, and has now advised the British...

digital dividend

PMSE

Is spectrum harmonisation the solution for wireless mics?

Brussels thinks a harmonised band could help the PMSE sector through the digital dividend transition. But is there a suitable band?

digital dividend

PMSE

Qualcomm

Qualcomm announces chipset for digital wireless mic

Qualcomm says it has developed a chipset for an advanced digital wireless microphone with much greater spectrum efficiency than current analogue models. However, industry experts are sceptical about its likely...

IMT-Advanced 4G specs on track for approval

Participants in the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) have cleared the way for a final push to complete 3GPP’s LTE-Advanced and an IEEE 802.16m WiMAX variant technology called “WirelessMAN-Advanced” as international...

US spectrum experts favour incentive auctions

The US is facing a spectrum crunch and incentive auctions can help close the gap between spectrum availability and the booming demand for new mobile services, speakers said at an...

Broadcasting

Ofcom to cut budget by 28 per cent

UK regulator Ofcom has revealed that it will reduce its budget by £30 million over the next five years, losing almost one fifth of its employees in the process.

800 MHz

900 MHz

digital dividend

mobile

Irish regulator wants joint 800/900 MHz auction in early 2011

Irish regulator ComReg has rethought its position on how best to handle redistribution of the 800 and 900 MHz bands and is now proposing a single award process in the...

digital dividend

Australia consults on digital dividend

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published a 60-page discussion paper on its initial plans for allocating the digital dividend following the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting.

2.6 GHz

Ofcom leans towards 2.6 GHz band for Games use before commercial release

UK regulator Ofcom has published an update to its “evolving” spectrum plan for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, including responses to its consultation on reserving use of the...

digital dividend

mobile

New research confirms cable industry’s LTE interference fears

Not only is the issue of potential interference by new mobile services with cable and programme-making and special events (PMSE) equipment in the digital dividend band unresolved, a new study...

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