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Weekly Wrap: The World Cup’s spectrum bottleneck
Jun 12, 2026
by Laura Sear

Behind the FIFA 2026 World Cup’s global broadcasts lies a tougher technical battle: finding enough clean spectrum for thousands of wireless devices. Read more...

Stakeholders say there is no easy fix for the UK’s PMSE spectrum shortage
Jun 12, 2026
by Laura Sear

The live events industry has warned the UK regulator that there are no viable alternatives to the frequencies used by professional sound production. Read more...

Research suggests UK MNOs provide poor service on trains
Jun 11, 2026
by Cameron Hill

UK mobile network operators are providing a “poor‑quality service” on at least 58 per cent of train journeys, according to a new report commissioned by Ofcom. Read more...

Singaporean mobile deal stumbles over spectrum allegations
Jun 10, 2026
by Richard Handford

The sale of mobile network operator M1 to rival Simba Telecom is off, following allegations of “an unauthorised use of frequency spectrum”. Read more...

EchoStar wants to sell thousands of licences in exchange for FCC waivers
Jun 09, 2026
by Cameron Hill

EchoStar, which merged with Dish Networks and its subsidiaries in 2023, has offered to sell its remaining terrestrial spectrum by 2029. In exchange, it wants the US regulator to drop historic coverage obligations. Read more...

Latvia 3.6 GHz
Jun 09, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Latvian Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Read more...

Satellite bands overview
Jun 08, 2026
by Laura Sear

Satellite communications rely on distinct frequency bands, each designated for specific applications based on their propagation characteristics, bandwidth availability and susceptibility to atmospheric conditions. These bands range from L-band at the lower frequencies through to Ka-band and beyond, with each offering different trade-offs between coverage, capacity and reliability. Read more...