by Kane Mumford
A source from a leading European automotive company told PolicyTracker that the 3.4-3.8 GHz band could be used for automotive applications but it is still too early to tell. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
The US Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) plan will not drive investment, according to T-Mobile. Nevertheless, CBRS advocates told PolicyTracker, the UK regulator Ofcom is interested in taking a similar approach. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
Research carried out for the Wi-Fi Alliance claims that increasing numbers of devices and growing demand means that more spectrum will be needed for Wi-Fi by 2025. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
As the US regulator unveils the results of the 600 MHz auction, it remains to be seen what one of the big winners, Dish, will do with its large spectrum holding, and how well TV channels will fare in the repacking process. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
An auction of 2 x 50 MHz in the 3.6-3.7 GHz band had been planned but officials are now considering a much wider release of spectrum next year. According to Qualcomm’s director of government affairs Luigi Ardito, trials could begin as early as August. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
In its response to the UK regulator’s consultation on the auction of 3.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz spectrum, BT/EE said operators were not facing a capacity strain. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
Italy's Ministry for Economic Development (MISE) picked cities that are located in a variety of geographical areas and can offer access to 3.7-3.8 GHz spectrum. Telecom Italia has also announced plans to hold a 5G trial in Turin. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The auction, which aimed to clear broadcasters out of 144 MHz of spectrum in the 600 MHz band for wireless services, ended up clearing only 84 MHz. Some call that a failure, while others, including an FCC commissioner, say it's a successful enough experiment to encourage more such auctions down… Read more...
by Kane Mumford
The technology-in-search-of-a-business-model will see key requirements added that could pave the way for wider adoption. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
As a slew of vendors and operators signal their commitment to 5G new radio trials, Andrus Ansip used his address at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) to reiterate the European Commission’s position on 5G and warn against fragmentation. Read more...