The World Cup is driving South African policy makers to quickly define a strategy for digital migration with an unofficial target for dual illumination of the two networks set to begin in 2008. Read more...

Thinking about bidding for one of Ofcom’s upcoming spectrum auctions? Be warned - it is more complex than it looks. Read more...

It took a day and 16 rounds to conclude the Norwegian 2.3 GHz auction. NextGenTel made the highest bid forking out EUR 850 000 for its licence to use the frequencies 2301 to 2323 MHz. Read more...

Competition is the only way to create spectrum flexibility in Europe and for its broadcasters that means distinguishing between content creation and delivery, argues Professor of Economics Gérard Pogorel. Read more...

The UK’s Competition Appeals Tribunal has dismissed claims by the regulator Ofcom that a banned technique used to cut the cost of calling mobile phones breached laws on the use of spectrum. Read more...

UK readers will be particularly interested in our exclusive report on the result of the GSM gateways case but our top story this month is the mounting pressure to harmonise the digital dividend. Read more...

Member states are being asked to specify their position on reallocating analogue TV frequencies as opinion shifts towards pan-European co-ordination. Read more...

Pan-European harmonisation of spectrum for Programme Making and Special Events is not an option, says Ofcom. What then is the future of UK radio mic users post digital switchover? Read more...

Denmark has set in motion a revamp of its existing frequency plan, indicating a move away from a traditional command and control approach to a more flexible take on spectrum management. Read more...

The Norwegian communications regulator is to auction 22 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum next month in a move which could set the pace across Europe for voluntary harmonisation of the band for mobile broadband. Read more...