by Richard Haas
Kosovo's regulator ARKEP is consulting on its draft frequency distribution plan for the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. ARKEP wants to use the band for fixed and mobile communication networks (MFCN). The regulator proposes splitting up the band into 80 blocks of 5 MHz. It also proposes reserving 100 MHz… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The Montenegrian regulator EKIP has launched a consultation on its draft plan for an auction of the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands. The regulator is planning to award 15 MHz in the 700 MHz band, 20 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band and 400 MHz in the… Read more...
by Toby Youell
US President Calvin Coolidge famously said that "the business of America is business". This is certainly the case for spectrum trading. The United States possesses the only significant spectrum market with any real liquidity. The reasons for this pro-trade culture is subject to debate. Several companies have procured spectrum from… Read more...
by Richard Haas
Ofcom is proposing various changes to Vodafone’s licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands which will allow the operator to use them for 5G. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Canada is looking to release spectrum above 95 GHz for 6G or 5G backhaul applications. These frequencies are widely used for passive services, such as weather satellites and radio astronomy. Mobile applications in the bands are currently in an experimental phase. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The world’s biggest economy continues to lead in spectrum policy innovation Read more...
by Laura Sear
Canada’s spectrum policy continues to keep up with spectrum regulation in the US. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Having finally completed its ambitious 5G auction, Brazilian mobile operators focus on achieving the stringent coverage obligations associated with this new swath of spectrum. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The problems confronting spectrum management today may be the result of not allowing the market to function fully, says consultant William Webb. However, market mechanisms are often stymied by reality on the ground, adds Chris Doyle, head of telecoms at Cambridge Economic Policy Associates. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Communication and Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA) Read more...