by Martin Sims
The PolicyTracker survey shows overwhelming support for moving TV out of the 700 MHz band, but also recognition that viewers will need a reason to buy new equipment. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
German plans to auction 700 MHz spectrum as part of a second digital dividend “completely neglect” the interests of the programme-making and special events (PMSE) community, according to Dré Klaassen, co-president of the Association of Professional Wireless Productions Technologies (APWPT). Read more...
by Toby Youell
Consultation documents from the German regulator reveal its intention to carry out a series of auctions for several bands, starting in 2014. Read more...
by Website author
Amid continuing debates about how to improve the country's telecoms infrastructure, Brazil is gradually developing a plan for switching the 700 MHz band to mobile use. Read more...
by Martin Sims
The UK is consulting but the decision seems to have been taken. Many other European countries are following suit and the challenge now is to make sure this is a genuine win-win for everybody, consumers and broadcasters included. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Two national regulators and the body representing the mobile industry have questioned whether a 2 x 10 MHz allocation of spectrum in the 700 MHz band for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) would be an efficient use of spectrum. Read more...
by Martin Sims
The French government’s decision has attracted criticism from both sides: broadcasters are attacking the lack of consultation and mobile operator SFR says it’s considering legal action. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Japan has introduced a new band clearance methodology that aims to put additional spectrum in the hands of mobile operators much more quickly than conventional processes. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Thai regulator the NBTC is setting up a committee to decide on the future of the 700 MHz band. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
In a move described by one commentator as a “consumer-focused, populist approach” to competition in the wireless communications market, the Canadian government postponed its planned 700 MHz auction earlier this month and revised its spectrum licence transfer policy. Read more...