A long-running row over 5G spectrum intensified last week when the mobile and industrial sector clashed again over access to the 3.5 GHz band.  Read more...

"5G local area networks are the way forward," German firm Bosch said in announcing that it has applied to the regulator BNetzA for newly created private spectrum licences. Two other companies have already won licences.  Read more...

The German government has revealed its plans to increase spectrum fees for industry-owned networks.  Read more...

The German ministry for transport and digital infrastructure is to introduce measures to accelerate 4G and 5G rollout, including fines of up to €1 million for operators whose progress is judged to be too slow.  Read more...

The parliament of Lower Saxony in Germany has passed a resolution urging the regional government to cut funding for DAB+ digital radio.  Read more...

In relative terms the prices are much less than in Italy but one operator labelled the German 5G auction a "disaster" and legal action is ongoing over controversial coverage obligations. Read more...

Germany’s regulator BNetzA made the bold choice yesterday to increase minimum bids in an attempt to bring the country's 5G auction to a conclusion.  Read more...

With the arrival of LTE-based mobile broadband, the concept of dedicated spectrum for PPDR (public protection and disaster relief) applications has now evolved and governments are looking into a wide range of innovative approaches.  Read more...

Germany launched its 5G auction yesterday, moving a step closer to becoming the first European nation to award spectrum to industry verticals. Read more...

German regulator BNetzA is expected to confirm next week the final terms and design of the 5G auction due to take place in the first quarter of 2019.  Read more...