by Toby Youell
Leading economist questions whether this would work with US administrative structure. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Ofcom has announced its spectrum plan for the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in the Scottish city of Glasgow next year. Read more...
by Toby Youell
At one hundred times the frequency of "beachfront" sub-1 GHz spectrum and unable to pass through walls, the terahertz range of spectrum has so far been out of the question when it comes to solutions to the spectrum crunch. A new research project featuring some of the UK's top universities… Read more...
by Toby Youell
Ofcom has decided that newly released spectrum in the 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz bands should be made available for licence exempt use. Read more...
by Stefan Zehle
Several recent developments have led many to question the assumption that auctions are always the best way of assigning spectrum to mobile operators. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
If broadcasters are moved from the 700 MHz band and new equipment is needed for viewers to continue receiving TV services, what is their incentive to go out and buy it? Read more...
by Michael Newlands
Helen Goodman MP, the telecoms spokesperson for the UK's opposition Labour party, has clarified her position on the country’s recent spectrum auction, having initially appeared to criticise regulator Ofcom for a perceived shortfall in revenues. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
The UK's official weather forecaster, the Met Office, has warned that plans to free up spectrum for short-range devices such as smart meters could cause serious interference problems with some of its forecasting equipment. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
At800, an organisation created to ensure that soon-to-be-deployed 4G mobile services in the 800 MHz band don't interfere with the UK's digital terrestrial TV signals, started operating on 15 March. The not-for-profit entity, funded by mobile operators planning to offer 4G, claims to be the only one in Europe taking… Read more...
by Michael Newlands
UK regulator Ofcom has published the results of the assignment stage of the country’s 800 MHz/2.6 GHz auction and issued the five winning bidders with licences valid from 1 March. Read more...