Professor Erik Bohlin from Chalmers University in Sweden will be joining our New Thinking on Spectrum Auctions webinar on Wednesday May 27. The webinar will consider how auctions are evolving in the light of the need to stimulate innovation and improve network investment and nationwide coverage. Professor Bohlin joins other… Read more...

Mobile's desire to find new markets by connecting the unconnected is reshaping its relationship with satellite. But are the economics of the space industry sufficiently transformed to revolutionise rural coverage? Read more...

Ofcom has corrected errors in a previous statement and asked for new comments about a forthcoming award amid threats of legal action and its controversial claim that operators can offer 5G with only 40 MHz in the 3.6 GHz band. Read more...

The US regulator, the FCC, is seeking comment on a request from smaller satellite operators to stay its decision to award the 3.7 - 3.98 GHz band for mobile services. They argue the planned auction should be put on hold pending judgment from the Court of Appeals for the D.C… Read more...

French spectrum agency ANFR has concluded that 5G multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems are safe, partly because they resemble the behaviour of Parisian waiters. Read more...

Mobile and satellite have always been colleagues as well as competitors but the balance seems to be shifting in favour of cooperation. There are frequent complaints about mobile encroachment into satellite spectrum but in the background MNOs like Rakuten and Vodafone are hoping that satellite can move beyond occasional provision… Read more...

The UK regulator, Ofcom, has issued a consultation concerning additional details about a technical analysis that underpinned its proposals on allowing access to parts of the 100 - 200 GHz band. This follows a consultation on those proposals earlier this year. The new consultation is open for public comment until… Read more...

The country’s three mobile operators are either using 5G as an alternative to the fixed broadband monopoly run by the state-owned National Broadband Network (NBN) or are considering doing so. Read more...

Economists based at the US regulator have found ways to build on the harm claim thresholds concept. Read more...

The FCC is seeking comment on the use of the 76 - 81 GHz for vehicular radars. IEE Sensing Inc has asked the FCC to clarify whether its stand-alone, in-cabin radar sensors comply with the FCC's rules. If not it would like to apply for a waiver from these rules.… Read more...