by Dianne Northfield
EchoStar Corporation continues to lobby for more spectrum resources for satellite services – both fixed and mobile – and more balanced spectrum policies. It is also focused on the full integration of S-Band satellite services into emerging 5G networks and places priority on the inclusion of non-terrestrial networks in the… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Inmarsat owns 14 geostationary (GEO) satellites operating in the L-band, Ka-band and S-band, targeting aviation, maritime, enterprise and government users. Related to its aviation business it has since 2020 been building its presence in the UAV market. Read more...
by Richard Handford
SES is a leading satellite operator which owns more than 70 satellites in both Geostationary (GEOs) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEOs). Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
A recently published report and a draft opinion from the European Union’s spectrum advisory group, the RSPG, focus on how spectrum policy can help to mitigate the impact of climate change. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
Mobile vendors and operators are stepping up their efforts to persuade European countries to allow 5G deployments in the upper 6 GHz band instead of WiFi. Read more...
by Toby Youell
South America’s largest economy took a long break from spectrum auctions after its 700 MHz band award in 2014. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Portugal's regulator, ANACOM, has made available its draft strategic guidelines 2022-24 for public comment. Comments can be made on this document until August 13. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) is consulting on its regulatory framework for its long-awaited auction of expiring licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and newly-available spectrum at 700 MHz, L-Band, and 3.5 GHz. The draft regulatory framework is available for public comment until… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC is consulting on the procedures for an upcoming auction of construction permits for new or modified low power television stations and TV translator stations. This auction, Auction 111, is scheduled for February 2022. Comments on its plans for Auction 111 can be made until August 3, while replies… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The FCC has received a petition that would reverse its rules on adopting an ATSC 3.0 standard for terrestrial broadcasting. Any oppositions to this petition must be filed by August 3, while replies to any opposition must be filed by August 13. Read more...