Malaysia is to close 3G ahead of 2G, an unusual move for Asia where the priority has typically been to shut down the older technology first. Read more...

Czech regulator CTU has launched an auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands and a consultation on another 5G band, 24.25—27.5 GHz. Mobile operators have criticised the auction terms, claiming they could violate EU competition rules. Read more...

High spectrum prices and slow migration to digital broadcasting may slow the rollout of 5G networks in South Africa, mobile operators say. Read more...

Four out of the five participants were successful in Luxembourg’s first spectrum auction, paying a total of €41.3 million. Read more...

Ofcom is sticking to its initial plan of auctioning 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz frequencies despite concerns raised by mobile operators over the award process.  Read more...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) said it's preparing to publish invitations to bid for spectrum for a wholesale open access network and mobile services. Read more...

Mobile network operators (MNOs) find it "difficult, complex and expensive" to support multiple networks simultaneously, the author of a new study says, pushing 2G and 3G switch-off up the agenda. So far, Asia is in the lead. Read more...

The Malaysian government cancelled the award of five 5G licences in the 700 MHz band, just three weeks after announcing the winners. Read more...

The recent 5G infrastructure deal between China Mobile and China Broadcast Network (CBN) is shaped by competition policy, while elsewhere in Asia similar agreements are more likely to result from spectrum shortages. Read more...

South Africa, which has struggled to award spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands, has now made it available on a temporary basis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...