As Brussels prepares a detailed policy on reallocating the analogue TV frequencies, telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding has urged member states to realise the goal of broadband for all by releasing 50% for wireless services. Read more...

The EU Telecoms Council has overwhelmingly rejected the pan-European regulator with some spectrum responsibilities proposed by Brussels; Infosoc Commissioner Viviane Reding says she is considering other options. Read more...

A European regulators study group has completed its report on using the interleaved or white space spectrum between digital broadcasts. While this makes several recommendations it says further work is needed. Read more...

While EU telecoms ministers will only hear progress reports on the review of the framework directive more significant developments are expected on digital switchover policy. Read more...

Ofcom has postponed the sale of this key WiMAX and 3G band pending the outcome of legal action by mobile operators T-Mobile and O2 Read more...

The select group of companies with a keen interest in using military spectrum have welcomed the UK Ministry of Defence’s liberalisation initiative. However, for most firms their main focus of interest is elsewhere. Read more...

It is health services and the transport sector that will be transformed by wireless technologies over the next decade says the UK regulator, not the communications industry Read more...

Spectrum needs to be viewed as just another infrastructure asset in a technology and service neutral environment, argues Christoph Legutko, particularly when dealing with the digital dividend. Read more...

This month we reflect on the significance of Europe's first major spectrum auctions this year: 2.6GHz in Sweden and L-band in the UK. Read more...

The Ministry of Defence expects to begin freeing up military frequencies for commercial use next spring. First in line will be the 406.1- 430MHz band, but as many as 186 bands could eventually be audited for potential trading. Read more...