by Jonathan Watson
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...
by Website author
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...
by Dugie Standeford
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...
by Michael Newlands
Momentum continues to build in Asia and Latin America Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Regulators need to make sure they fully understand the implications of allocating the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband, broadcasters say. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Mexico has confirmed it is adopting the Asia-Pacific (APT) band plan for the 700 MHz band (channels 52–69, 698–806 MHz). Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Europe must move much faster to square competing the spectrum demands of broadcasters and mobile operators if it is to avoid being left behind in the global debate on the 700 MHz band. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
Verizon Wireless’s offer to sell off a large portion of the valuable 700 MHz spectrum it bought in the US “sale of the century” in 2008, provided regulators allow it to purchase Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum from a group of cable operators, could have serious repercussions on its rivals,… Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The idea of using the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband is “irresistible,” the head of the EU Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) said at a regulatory conference in London. Roberto Viola said he intends to make discussion of a second digital dividend an agenda item for the committee's June… Read more...
by Michael Newlands
With the 800 MHz digital dividend agreed upon and harmonised for wireless broadband in Europe, the protagonists in what was a tough battle to use the spectrum are preparing for another fight as a second digital dividend at 700 MHz is now being proposed. Although it lags well behind its… Read more...