by Manuel R. Marti
In the second of a series of articles about "greening" the telecoms sector, we look at which spectrum policies need to be re-examined in light of their implications for the environment. Here we explore the role of telecoms regulators, unlicensed spectrum and 6G. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The band is currently only licensed in two countries: the USA and Canada, although Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and a growing number of other economies plan to award 600 MHz. Its long term prospects are intertwined with the future of terrestrial broadcasting. Read more...
by Toby Youell
800 MHz is mostly used in ITU Region 1 for 4G as part of the digital dividend that came from the analogue television switch-off. It has limited use in other regions. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A mostly 3G band, mostly used in the Americas, with potential in North America for 5G services. Read more...
by Toby Youell
GSM-based 2G services use 900 MHz across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The band is set to be refarmed for 4G and 5G services over the medium- to long-term. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
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by Toby Youell
The Croatian regulator, HAKOM, has launched a consultation about its planned award of the 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. Its plans include strict coverage obligations in the 700 MHz band, and more lenient obligations for the 3.6 GHz band. It proposes that 320 MHz of the 3.6… Read more...
by Toby Youell
April 6, 2021: This document has now also been published in the Federal Register here. March 28, 2021 The FCC has voted to issue a Public Notice that consults on various aspects of a planned October 2021 auction of the 3450 - 3550 MHz band. Under the proposals, the spectrum… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) is consulting on draft new technical and operational conditions for licences for the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band. The draft decision is available for public comment until April 30. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) is consulting on updated technical conditions for licences for the 1920 - 1980 MHz and 2110 - 2170 MHz band. The new draft conditions are in line with new rules agreed at the European level. The consultation is available for public… Read more...