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Why the mobile industry cares about WRC-19
Nov 13, 2019
by Toby Youell

WRC-19, an international conference in an Egyptian beach resort, is attracting attention from some of the world's most important figures in politics and business. Even US President Donald Trump wrote a letter to delegates explaining its importance for 5G. Our annual update to our profiles of mobile vendors' spectrum policies… Read more...

US regulator said to be preparing to grant Ligado spectrum for terrestrial wireless network
Nov 13, 2019
by Dugie Standeford

The saga of Ligado Networks' attempt to secure rights to 40 MHz of spectrum for a terrestrial wireless network may be edging to a conclusion.  Read more...

Ireland assigns 400 MHz frequencies for smart grids
Nov 13, 2019
by Manuel R. Marti

Ireland’s regulator ComReg has awarded part of the 400 MHz band to utility firm ESB Networks, in a move designed to encourage the country’s rollout of smart grid infrastructure.  Read more...

US consultation on 800 MHz rebanding
Nov 13, 2019
by Toby Youell

November 13, 2019 This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was approved at the FCC's meeting and will be published in the Federal Register on November 14. Comments are due by December 14, and replies to those comments must be submitted by December 29. October 4, 2019 The FCC may consult on… Read more...

Colombian consultation on 4G auction reserve prices
Nov 12, 2019
by Toby Youell

The Colombian ICT Ministry has issued a short consultation on its planned auction on December 20. The consultation includes proposed reserve prices, which were previously not disclosed by the regulator. The consultation is open until November 14. Read more...

WRC-19 agrees on “no change” for 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz
Nov 12, 2019
by Manuel R. Marti

ITU member states have decided not to pursue 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz as 5G bands.  Read more...

AT&T tries to help satellite companies dodge legal impediments to private sale
Nov 11, 2019
by Toby Youell

The prospect of repurposing the 3.7—4.2 GHz band has caused great excitement among spectrum policy experts in the US. But despite the country's relatively active secondary spectrum market, satellite operators are finding it difficult to sell their spectrum to mobile operators. Read more...

Brazilian consultation on tender for space resources
Nov 08, 2019
by Toby Youell

The Brazilian regulator, ANATEL, has issued a consultation regarding its assignment of rights to communicate between Brazil and several orbital slots across several frequencies. The consultation will be open for 20 days. Read more...

Spectrum management and policy e-book now available for download

In the past few months, we have tried to explain how spectrum management and policy has evolved in the past 100 years, why some approaches have become dominant and set out today's "hot button" policy issues. The result is our new e-book: Spectrum management and policy which is now available for download. It… Read more...

Send me further information on Broadband PPDR: bands, business plans and global progress
Nov 07, 2019
by PolicyTracker

Salutation --None-- Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Prof. Brigadier Colonel His Excellency Major First NameLast NameEmailCompanyCountryPlease Send me sample content and further information: Sign me up for the weekly Spectrum Briefing:  (News, editorial and opinion; plus more about our services) Read more...