by Richard Handford
The Malaysian government is considering how to proceed with a stalled contest for spectrum in the 700 MHz band. One possibility is an auction, which would be a first for the country. Read more...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has released a new draft telecoms law which is to introduce a number of major changes to the country’s spectrum management framework and expand the powers of the Polish regulator. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Despite its realisation that spectrum prices must fall, the Modi government’s policies are not always kind to the country’s operators. However, supporters argue the government’s proactive agenda is encouraging the mobile industry as a whole. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Many countries across the Asia-Pacific region are still waiting to see the benefits of the digital dividend, available through the sought-after 700 MHz band. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
With a settlement of the dispute between the South African government and spectrum regulator over plans to auction 700 MHz, 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum agreed at last, the country plans to move forward quickly with assigning some spectrum to a wholesale open access network (WOAN) and auctioning the… Read more...
by Richard Handford
China’s heft might aid the adoption of networked vehicles, although initial road safety applications appear low-key and history suggests progress in this sector will run at a stately pace. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Chilean government department responsible for spectrum policy, Subtel, has proposed new spectrum caps that would make the country’s mobile operators lose access to spectrum in the AWS, 1900 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. Read more...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
Hungary’s regulator is planning to launch a 5G auction next year, with 700 MHz and 3400-3800 MHz spectrum expected to be made available. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is about to issue its third opinion on 5G, according to its chair Jonas Wessel. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
Italy’s multi-band auction for 5G frequencies became a two-week bidding battle, raising €6.5 billion for the state's coffers. That's more than double the country's target, exceeds by 164 per cent the value of initial offers, and outstrips the price paid in recent comparable tenders. Read more...