by Laura Sear
After resolving several legal and practical issues with incumbent users, the Dutch Ministry of Economics and Climate (EKZ) has invited operators to register their interest. The auction is expected to take place before the summer. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The US regulator's approval of seven applications for automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems for unlicensed commercial operation in the 6 GHz band is critical to allowing standard power Wi-Fi to start operating in the spectrum. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
"Show me the money!" That's what national regulators have been shouting at mobile network operators for years, whenever they auction spectrum. They might not be doing it for much longer. Read more...
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...
by Richard Haas
Recently endorsed by the European Commission, the concept of cashless spectrum auctions is growing in popularity. But what is a cashless spectrum auction, and what do examples of this type of award reveal about its risks? Read more...
by Richard Haas
Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton suggested EU member states should prioritise coverage obligations over cash commitments. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
This feature uses the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database and combines it with other datasets on population, the economy and connectivity. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The European Commission has published a white paper with ideas on EU-level spectrum allocation mechanisms, harmonised bands for satellites and a centralised spectrum framework. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The regulator Subtel has launched a public consultation on reform of the country's telecommunications law. Read more...