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6 GHz benchmark update: Variance in policy approaches
Jan 10, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

As nations around the world continue to implement and plan unlicensed (and now licensed) 6 GHz policies, significant variance in policy approaches persists. This relates to targeted frequency ranges, permitted modes of operation and technical conditions for unlicensed operations, along with varied policy implementation mechanisms. Read more...

IMO makes progress on autonomous ship code
Jan 10, 2025
by Laura Sear

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met in the UK late last year to work on the regulatory code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). Read more...

UK regulator proposes lower annual licence fees
Jan 09, 2025
by Laura Sear

The proposed changes include reductions for the 900 and 1800 MHz bands offset by an increase for the 2100 MHz band—resulting in an overall projected annual reduction of £40 million ($49 million).  Read more...

Analogue TV switch off delays Singapore’s 700 MHz licensing
Jan 08, 2025
by Richard Handford

Singapore regulator IMDA has finally awarded a licence for 700 MHz frequencies to SingTel—more than seven years after the mobile network operator (MNO) initially won them in an auction. Read more...

NTIA study finds lower 37 GHz band ripe for sharing
Jan 08, 2025
by Dugie Standeford

The band is the first to be studied for possible government/commercial sharing under the US National Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan. Read more...

What is the role for regulators in sunsetting 2G and 3G?
Jan 07, 2025
by Catherine Viola

Mobile operators prefer to set their own agendas for closing down their 2G/3G networks, but some governments are mandating the process instead. How do practices differ worldwide and how can regulators support a smooth transition? Read more...

The energy efficiency benefits of shutting down 2G and 3G networks
Jan 07, 2025
by Catherine Viola

What are the energy-efficiency gains from retiring legacy networks and how quickly can a positive carbon impact be achieved? Read more...

Council of the EU rejects greater centralisation of spectrum policy
Jan 07, 2025
by Laura Sear

The Council of the EU has discussed and approved the white paper published by the European Commission last year but has not endorsed all of its spectrum policy proposals. Read more...

Armenia 2.3–2.4 GHz and 3.6–3.8 GHz
Jan 07, 2025
by Mirva Villa

Public Services Regulatory Commission Read more...

Colombian consultation on 2025-2028 strategy
Jan 06, 2025
by Mirva Villa

National Spectrum Agency ANE is consulting on the three-year plan. Read more...