Broadcasters may be concerned about the lack of consumer incentive to buy new sets, but TV makers are more likely to see the re-allocation as essential to the future of the communications industry. We’d also like your views – see the survey at the end of this article. Read more...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the United Arab Emirates has moved forward with its plans for 700 MHz, in line with the pledge made at WRC-12 to ensure a harmonised 700 and 800 MHz solution in the ITU’s Region 1. Read more...

The Venezuelan government has been making progress in its spectrum allocation programme with two recent developments. Read more...

As with the British digital dividend auction of 800 MHz spectrum earlier this year, the Australian 700 MHz auction has failed to meet government expectations but for very different reasons. Read more...

Poland's Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) has launched a consultation on future use of the 700 MHz band. One of the most likely scenarios involves earmarking the spectrum for wireless broadband Internet services, the regulator said. Read more...

If broadcasters are moved from the 700 MHz band and new equipment is needed for viewers to continue receiving TV services, what is their incentive to go out and buy it? Read more...

A public hearing held by the regulator Anatel late last month suggested Brazil was moving towards adoption of the 700 MHz APT band plan. Read more...

The European Commission will press for a “sustainable long-term solution” for the 700 MHz band that will accommodate broadcasting and mobile services, Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes said at the 20 February plenary meeting of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG). Read more...

Momentum continues to build in Asia and Latin America Read more...

Regulators need to make sure they fully understand the implications of allocating the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband, broadcasters say. Read more...