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US proposed rule on 900 MHz use for broadband
Mar 17, 2025
by Mirva Villa

The FCC is consulting on a proposed voluntary process to transition 896-901/935-940 MHz for broadband use in counties where applicants and licence holders agree to do so. Read more...

Estonian consultation on 5G transport corridors
Mar 17, 2025
by Mirva Villa

TTJA is consulting on a proposal on where to direct EU funding for improving coverage along major transport routes. Read more...

Canada looks to local licensing in mmWave bands
Mar 16, 2025
by Laura Sear

ISED plans to make the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 38 GHz bands available for local users through a non-competitive local licensing framework. Read more...

Satellite spectrum and regulation are key issues ahead of WRC-27
Mar 14, 2025
by Dugie Standeford

The explosion of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites means the space industry needs much more spectrum to keep up with demand and bring broadband to underserved areas, according to speakers at a recent webinar. Read more...

Updated research notes chart CBRS progress
Mar 14, 2025
by Jonathan Watson

Updated research notes devoted specifically to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) have now been added to the PolicyTracker Spectrum Sharing Dossier. Read more...

How popular is the CBRS?
Mar 14, 2025
by Richard Handford

Commercial service in the Citizens Broadand Radio Service (CBRS) band started in early 2020, initially limited to the unlicensed GAA (general authorised access) part of the band. PALs (priority access licensees) were permitted to start using their licences in April 2021. Read more...

What is the CBRS in 2025?
Mar 14, 2025
by Richard Handford

In 2017, the Federal Communications Commission created the rules that govern the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) in the US. Since 2023, the US regulator has proposed several changes to those rules to create "CBRS 2.0". Read more...

Telecom likely to face spectrum remedies as it buys Telefónica Argentinia
Mar 13, 2025
by Richard Haas

The Argentinian telco has bought the Spanish mobile operator’s Argentine unit for $1.25 billion. Read more...

US regulator considers tribal spectrum access in upcoming AWS-3 auction
Mar 12, 2025
by Richard Haas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering allowing tribes to apply for licences before they are sold at public auction. Read more...

Australia proposes universal outdoor coverage obligation
Mar 11, 2025
by Richard Handford

The Australian government has announced an obligation on all mobile operators to provide outdoor voice and SMS coverage across the country, calling it “a major world first reform”. Read more...