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German new entrant proposes “industry-led” alternative to spectrum auction
Feb 15, 2023
by Richard Haas

The CEO of 1&1, Ralph Dommermuth, thinks operators should decide among themselves how spectrum should be divided up. Read more...

European Commission publishes 5G study part-authored by PolicyTracker
Feb 14, 2023
by Martin Sims

We are very pleased to announce the release of a report which we have been working on for the past year as part of a consortium with LS telcom and VVA. Read more...

UK government to publish wireless infrastructure strategy
Feb 14, 2023
by Laura Sear

UK government minister Julia Lopez says that coverage targets and 6G will be key aspects of the new strategy, due to be released within three months. Read more...

UK Spectrum Policy Forum appoints new chair
Feb 14, 2023
by Mirva Villa

The body acts as an intermediary between industry, government and the regulator, with a particular focus on the future use of spectrum. Read more...

Costa Rica 3.3-3.8 GHz
Feb 14, 2023
by Mirva Villa

The Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL) Read more...

US proposed rule on drones in the 5030-5091 MHz band
Feb 13, 2023
by Mirva Villa

The FCC has published a proposed rule on the use of the lower 5 GHz band for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The regulator is seeking comments on policies that allow drone operators to use the band. Additionally, the FCC is asking for submissions on whether the current rules are adequate… Read more...

Uruguay 3.5 GHz auction consultation
Feb 13, 2023
by Mirva Villa

URSEC has launched a consultation on the draft terms of the country's planned auction in the 3.3 - 3.8 GHz band. A total of 300 MHz will be made available in the band, although 100 MHz of this has been reserved for the state-owned telecommunications operator ANTEL. The proposed auction… Read more...

Australian consultation and meeting for 3.4 and 3.7 GHz bands auction
Feb 13, 2023
by Mirva Villa

February 13, 2023: This consultation is now open for comments. It will run until March 29, 2023. February 6, 2023: ACMA has announced it will hold a consultation on the proposed auction rules and draft technical framework in mid-February. The exact date is not yet known to PolicyTracker. The regulator… Read more...

Japan plans spectrum auction by early 2026
Feb 13, 2023
by Richard Handford

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) intends to auction 5G spectrum in the 4.9, 26 and 40 GHz bands, a new departure for a country that usually prefers beauty contests. Read more...

The European telecoms industry is lagging despite low spectrum pricing
Feb 10, 2023
by Laura Sear

ETNO, the association that represents Europe's telecoms firms, claims in its annual market report that the sector will need help to reach the targets set by the European Commission. Read more...