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German defence ministry eyes UHF spectrum
Jul 29, 2024
by Laura Sear

According to local reports based on a leaked document, the Bundeswehr has asked for spectrum in the 470—694 MHz range. Read more...

Analysts question GSMA conclusions on spectrum set-asides
Jun 06, 2024
by Dugie Standeford

Setting aside spectrum for private networks has no quantifiable effect on the adoption of private networks for businesses but can lower consumer network speeds by nearly 25 per cent, according to a paper from the mobile industry association. 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...

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...

German competition authority favours licence extension over spectrum auction
Jan 02, 2024
by Richard Haas

The Monopolies Commission says that licences in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands should be extended for just three years to avoid competition concerns. Read more...

German regulator proposes extending mobile licences by five years
Sep 20, 2023
by Mirva Villa

If the proposals are adopted, Germany's newest mobile market entrant 1&1 will have to do without sub-1 GHz spectrum for a while longer. Read more...

Survey shows that private network spectrum is globally fragmented
Aug 04, 2023
by Richard Haas

26 GHz is also the most popular band, according to the updated PolicyTracker database. Explore the data visualisations below. Read more...

MVNOs urge German regulator to tighten wholesale access requirements
Jul 03, 2023
by Richard Haas

Virtual mobile operators are calling for a requirement to allow wholesale access to be enshrined in the country’s upcoming spectrum award. Read more...

Leaked document suggests Germany is splitting from the European pack on UHF
Jun 15, 2023
by Laura Sear

A letter from German regulator BNetzA to its advisory board and seen by PolicyTracker says the federal government supports a mobile co-primary allocation in the lower UHF band at WRC-23. This is at odds with the likely approach from European agency CEPT, which is close to agreeing on a secondary… Read more...

German regulator raises concerns over AST SpaceMobile’s plans
Feb 27, 2023
by Richard Haas

The Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) has commented on an ITU filing from the company, which plans to re-use terrestrial spectrum for its satellite service. Read more...