by Mirva Villa
The Norwegian regulator NKOM has launched a consultation on spectrum use towards 2030. The regulator notes that need for spectrum for mobile broadband is only going to increase in the next decade, and changes are expected in spectrum needs for satellite communications, TV and radio. The regulator notes that more efficient… Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Are auctions still the best way to assign spectrum? Many people have doubts. Gerald Pogorel, for example, Professor Emeritus at Télécom Paris, told us earlier this year that auctions were well suited to opening up mobile markets that are still dominated by one incumbent. However, apart from that, their benefits… Read more...
by Richard Haas
A draft report from Analysys Mason largely endorses existing spectrum policy levers used in the UK but argues that some improvements should be made. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) auctioned eleven blocks of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. Airtel, Millicom, Viettel and Vodacom were the successful bidders. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
A 5G "network in a box" was deployed at Edinburgh airport to broadcast Queen Elizabeth II's coffin being carried to the aircraft. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The latest iteration of the PolicyTracker spectrum database has recorded auctions involving over 3600 MHz of spectrum. A total of eight awards were recorded in seven different countries. Read more...
by Richard Handford
State-owned Digital Nasional Berhard (DNB), Malaysia's single 5G wholesale network, has announced backing from the telecoms sector but two of the country’s largest mobile operators are not keen. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Read more...
by Laura Sear
The award process for the 3.5 GHz band is being delayed following consultation responses submitted by local licence holders, the Dutch government has said. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
Australian regulator ACMA has released a consultation to remake the Radiocommunications (Trading Rules for Spectrum Licences) Determination 2012. This determination sets out the rules for trading spectrum, and is due to expire in April 2023. The regulator says they wish to make some changes to the new determination to simplify… Read more...