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Future Mexican consultation on 400 MHz band
Feb 22, 2021
by Toby Youell

Mexico's regulator, the IFT, plans to issue a consultation regarding the use of the 410 - 415 / 420 - 425 MHz band for fleets. The consultation is currently scheduled for May 2021. Read more...

Brexit change to radio equipment certification mark riles device makers
Feb 22, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

UK makers and distributors of radio equipment must soon use the "UKCA" mark on their products,  a change the industry says will add unnecessary costs. Read more...

Qatar consultation on Short Range Devices
Feb 21, 2021
by Toby Youell

The Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority has issued a consultation on draft new rules that would expand spectrum access for Short Range Devices The draft rules are available for public comment until March 11. Read more...

Malaysia 26 GHz beauty contest
Feb 19, 2021
by Toby Youell

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Read more...

Malaysia 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz beauty contest
Feb 19, 2021
by PolicyTracker

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Read more...

The power of anti-5G messages: emotion trumps the facts
Feb 18, 2021
by Toby Youell

The arson attacks on mobile masts last year, fuelled by online rumours of a link between 5G and COVID-19, demonstrated the power of campaigns against the new technology. The industry usually reacts with facts and sober analysis, but this doesn't cut through to the significant minority who continue to worry… Read more...

Why have anti-5G campaigns been so successful?
Feb 18, 2021
by Martin Sims

For decades individuals and organised groups have lobbied against mobile phones claiming health risks, but the recent anti-5G campaigns have had an unprecedented impact. Messaging penetration has been estimated at 50% and never before have these campaigns led to arson attacks on base stations. In this Research Note we examine… Read more...

26 GHz heralds likely return of the administrative assignment
Feb 17, 2021
by Manuel R. Marti

Lack of demand and uncertainty regarding the business case are prompting regulators in the UK and Ireland and other countries to contemplate an administrative assignment for the release of the 26 GHz band. Read more...

Qatar unveils spectrum plans ahead of World Cup
Feb 16, 2021
by Manuel R. Marti

The country’s regulatory authority (CRA) has set up a new policy regime that is designed to address all spectrum-related issues in the coming years, particularly during the hosting of the football’s World Cup in 2022. Read more...