tpl_more-articles.php
More about "600 MHz"
Jamaica opts for beauty contest for 600 MHz
Jun 27, 2024
by Mirva Villa

The regulator wants to ensure the band is used to improve mobile coverage. Read more...

T-Mobile/UScellular deal raises spectrum and competition questions
May 30, 2024
by Dugie Standeford

T-Mobile intends to acquire most of UScellular's wireless operations and 30 per cent of its spectrum. The operators claim it will boost 5G competition and consumer choice, but the deal raises antitrust and spectrum cap concerns. Read more...

Mexico’s 5G auction may struggle to attract bidders
May 24, 2024
by Laura Sear

Regulator IFT is consulting on an auction due in 2025. It has changed the framework from national licences to regional but high licence fees may still be an issue. Read more...

US regulator adopts satellite direct-to-device (D2D) framework
Mar 15, 2024
by Richard Haas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its Supplemental Coverage From Space (SCS) framework at its open meeting yesterday. Read more...

US regulator backs new technology for wireless microphones
Mar 07, 2024
by Dugie Standeford

The FCC's decision to allow wireless multi-channel audio systems (WMAS) is a big win for a programme-making and special events sector suffering from lack of spectrum access, says audio equipment firm Shure. Read more...

India’s BSNL assigned 4G/5G spectrum valued at $11 billion
Jun 19, 2023
by Richard Handford

The benefits for state-owned BSNL are clear but the Indian government’s motives in assigning the spectrum are more complicated. Read more...

Czech regulator forced to scrap wholesale access regulation proposal
Apr 20, 2023
by Jaroslaw Adamowski

The European Commission has adopted a decision requiring the Czech Telecommunication Office (CTU) to withdraw its draft regulation on wholesale access to mobile networks. Also, Czech MNOs want to use the 600 MHz band. Read more...

US regulator to allow satellite re-use of terrestrial spectrum
Feb 28, 2023
by Richard Haas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set out a plan that would endorse the controversial practice pursued by Lynk, Starlink and AST SpaceMobile. Read more...

Mexico may award over 200 MHz of low and mid-band frequencies
Oct 27, 2022
by Mirva Villa

Mexico's telecoms regulator IFT is considering auctioning around 200 MHz of low and mid-band spectrum in 2023. Read more...

Arab states consider their position on lower UHF band
Jul 18, 2022
by Laura Sear

Europe intends to protect 470—694 MHz for broadcasting and PMSE until 2030, but Arab states are still considering what to do with the lower UHF band in the short term. Read more...