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Podcast: The future of spectrum auctions 
Mar 30, 2026
by Camilla Mina

As 6G and satellite services continue to grow in importance, what does the future hold for spectrum auctions? Read more...

Weekly wrap: Why I think indefinite spectrum licences are a bad idea
Feb 20, 2026
by Richard Handford

Nothing lasts forever, so the saying goes. Except perhaps spectrum licences in the European Union. Read more...

Weekly Wrap: Relax, policymakers, it’s World Radio Day
Feb 13, 2026
by Martin Sims

Don’t be frustrated by the lack of a clear roadmap for radio. It’s a strength, rather than a weakness. Read more...

Weekly Wrap: Regulators get ready for WRC-27 
Dec 12, 2025
by Camilla Mina

As months of WRC-27 study group discussions were reviewed at the ITU in Geneva, there was general optimism, but also some concern about the altimeters agenda item. Read more...

Weekly Wrap: Who’s coming to the party?
Dec 05, 2025
by Richard Handford

Japan has famously never staged a spectrum auction. Assignment of frequencies in the country is via beauty contest. However, this is about to change. It feels like a historic moment. But is anyone coming to celebrate? Read more...

Podcast: the vulnerable state of global navigation satellite systems
Nov 24, 2025
by Camilla Mina

In this episode of the PolicyTracker Spectrum podcast, PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina discusses the critical role of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) with expert Logan Scott.  Read more...

Weekly Wrap: Satellite D2D firms pivot to hybrid spectrum strategies
Oct 24, 2025
by Richard Haas

Lynk announced this week that it would merge with competing satellite direct-to-device (D2D) provider Omnispace, with SES becoming a major stakeholder in the new company. Read more...

Podcast: auctions expert Peter Cramton proposes world-first solution for Thailand
Feb 18, 2025
by Martin Sims

The noted academic argues that lessons learnt in the US electricity market can help struggling mobile virtual network operators. Read more...

Podcast: What is the ITU’s view of 6G and what will it really look like?
Feb 20, 2024
by Richard Haas

In this episode of our ongoing podcast series on WRC-23, we speak to independent analyst Dean Bubley about the recently approved IMT-2030 framework and what it means for the future of mobile communications. Read more...

Major PolicyTracker Spectrum Database update now available
Jan 16, 2024
by Richard Haas

The latest iteration of our global database includes nearly 200 new or updated entries. Read more...