UK regulator Ofcom has approved a trade of unpaired 2.6 GHz spectrum from mobile operator EE to Telefonica (O2). The voluntary transfer could be the first of its kind in Europe. Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on amendments to its Regulations that allow the use of Automotive Short Range Radars in the 24 GHz band on a licence-exempt basis. The Regulations' current wording would not allow the devices to continue to operate in the UK once the transition period under… Read more...

ETSI has unveiled a new set of DECT-2020 New Radio standards focused on the Internet of Things. Read more...

One of the evergreen topics of radio spectrum management is the extent to which the ITU-R is relevant to radio spectrum management. FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly, for example, would waste no opportunity to disparage the UN-affiliated international body, including in the final speech he gave as FCC Commissioner. Political support for… Read more...

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Swedish regulator PTS has temporarily called off its auction of mid-band spectrum after a court upheld an appeal by Huawei against licence conditions preventing bidders from using Huawei or ZTE equipment. Read more...

Many regulators are eyeing the 26 GHz band for 5G, but the business case is still not clear. Read more...

A preview of presentations from our signature course, now available in hybrid format Read more...

PolicyTracker’s longest-running course, Understanding Modern Spectrum Management, boasts some of the leading thinkers in the field and you can get a flavour of the content in our new video. It is taught in live and interactive three-hour sessions with trainers including Professors Martin Cave, William Webb and Gerard Pogorel, as… Read more...

Mario Maniewicz, director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, has warned of the possible unintended consequences of making the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed services. Read more...