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...
by Trisha Telep
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...
by Website author
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...
by Website author
The Venezuelan government has been making progress in its spectrum allocation programme with two recent developments. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
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...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
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...
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...