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More about "1800 MHz"
New Zealand mobile operator launches satellite direct-to-device with Starlink
Feb 03, 2025
by Richard Haas

The first major commercial launch reveals the possibilities and limitations of re-using terrestrial spectrum from space. Read more...

UK sandbox tests dynamic spectrum assignment system
Jan 23, 2025
by Laura Sear

A consortium led by Queen Mary University of London is working on a dynamic spectrum assignment system for the 3.8—4.2 GHz and 1800 MHz bands. 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...

Australia’s competition watchdog backs sharing pact
Sep 23, 2024
by Richard Handford

The ACCC has given the go-ahead to network and spectrum-sharing agreements between Optus and TPG Telecom, the country’s second and third largest MNOs. Read more...

India raises modest $1.35 billion in auction
Jul 03, 2024
by Richard Handford

The two-day contest raised INR 113.4 billion ($1.35 billion), a significant sum of money although by India's standards a muted affair focused on legacy spectrum bands. Read more...

Pakistan aims to release much more IMT spectrum in 2024
May 17, 2024
by Richard Handford

Pakistan intends to auction 300 MHz of mid-band 4G and 5G spectrum this year—perhaps as much as 610 MHz, according to Mudassar Naveed, director general of strategy & development at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Read more...

Germany opts to extend licences with strict coverage and spectrum-sharing obligations
May 14, 2024
by Richard Haas

Licences for spectrum in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands will be extended for five years until 2030 when the spectrum will be awarded alongside other bands. Read more...

Afghan spectrum auction “encouraging”
Apr 17, 2024
by Dugie Standeford

Much remains unknown about the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority's auction of 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, but the fact that an auction was held is positive, says one spectrum expert. Read more...

Telefónica criticises EU Orange/MásMóvil merger decision
Feb 29, 2024
by Mirva Villa

The European Commission has completed its investigation into the proposed merger of Orange Spain and MásMóvil, approving the deal subject to some spectrum being transferred to another operator. Read more...

New study argues against licence extension in Germany
Jan 30, 2024
by Richard Haas

The study, compiled by Aetha Consulting, challenges the idea that the spectrum environment in Germany means there is no room for a new entrant. Read more...