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UK industry body praises Ofcom’s spectrum approach to verticals
Sep 10, 2021
by Manuel R. Marti

The Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) has shown its support to the UK’s regulatory framework for vertical markets, in particular to Ofcom’s shared access licensing approach. Read more...

3.3 – 4.2 GHz benchmarking: Netherlands’ auction is victim of geography
Sep 09, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Netherlands' centuries-long taming of the North Sea has made its people expert at civil engineering and social cooperation. But while it may be able to build cities and airports below sea level, it has not been able to solve another problem: how to allow satellite and mobile services to… Read more...

Property rights mismatch approach to spectrum conflicts proposed
Sep 09, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

Can the theory of property rights mismatch be used to resolve spectrum management conflicts? An academic paper argues it's one possible solution. Read more...

Apple plans satellite capability for iPhone
Sep 08, 2021
by Richard Handford

Apple is reportedly developing two-way messaging via satellite as an additional feature on the iPhone so users can communicate even when a terrestrial network is unavailable. Read more...

Netherlands 5G auction faces further delays after Inmarsat’s challenge
Sep 07, 2021
by Manuel R. Marti

The Dutch ministry of economic affairs has informed parliament that the sale of 3.5 GHz frequencies will be delayed due to a spectrum dispute with satellite operator Inmarsat. Read more...

Botswana 450 MHz, 700 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 3.3 – 3.8 GHz, 2.6 GHz
Sep 07, 2021
by Richard Haas

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) Read more...

What’s behind government reviews of space spectrum?
Sep 06, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

The "race to space" is forcing governments to consider what to do about spectrum for thousands of satellites and other non-terrestrial operations. Read more...

US military reforms spectrum management systems for EMS Superiority
Sep 03, 2021
by Toby Youell

US Government urged to aim for holistic spectrum vision as Department of Defense promotes spectrum sharing Read more...

Pakistan set for first auction in four years
Sep 01, 2021
by Richard Handford

The country’s sale of 1.8 GHz and 2.1 GHz frequencies, as well as being its first auction since 2017, is unusual in other aspects too. The sale is an effort to address scarcity but also irregular allocations of spectrum. The contest will of course also raise significant funds for the… Read more...

Dominican Republic to develop pipeline of spectrum awards
Aug 31, 2021
by Toby Youell

Potential new entrants may have declined to bid for spectrum in 5G spectrum auction, but regulator Indotel is pressing ahead with more awards. Read more...