Germany has adjusted its vertical spectrum licencing programme to include mobile network operators, but the country remains uncertain about which assignment method to use for its upcoming 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz award. Read more...

In a new white paper, the technology giant identifies spectrum bands between 1 GHz and 300 GHz and stresses the need for a variety of frequencies for 6G. Read more...

The Saudi regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC)  is consulting on proposed changes to its IoT regulations which were first issued in 2019. Included in the new regulations are requirements for IoT devices to be approved by the regulator. Those wanting to roll out LPWANs (Low power wide… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on updating technical conditions for licences held by Vodafone and Telefónica. Ofcom is proposing to change some conditions for licences held by Vodafone in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands. These changes will amend the licences with updated parameters… Read more...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says a recommendation by the regulator, TRAI, that enterprises acquire their own spectrum for private networks “requires further study” and "may be considered at a later stage". Read more...

Inmarsat has agreed to move its facilities from the Netherlands by 2024 to make room for 5G in the 3.5 GHz band. A government committee has recommended that the band be auctioned in 2023. Read more...

What is the point of spectrum policy? Ask two spectrum managers and you will probably receive three answers. In four countries newly profiled by PolicyTracker the answer is clear: 5G. In Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea, the authorities appear to regulate spectrum with a clear focus on enabling the… Read more...

There is still time to register for the hybrid launch of our new book, The Debates Shaping Spectrum Policy. It is taking place in central London at 5 pm on Thursday May 19th and you can attend virtually or in person. The Cave Review of Spectrum Management in the UK… Read more...

Those in favour of opening up the 12 GHz band for terrestrial use are hopeful that the US regulator will make a decision by mid-year. Read more...

With work still continuing on the assignment of the 26 GHz band, Ofcom's focus turns to improving local licencing regimes while looking ahead to future spectrum management issues, such as terahertz and the increasing popularity of low-earth orbit satellites. Read more...