The German ministry for transport and digital infrastructure is to introduce measures to accelerate 4G and 5G rollout, including fines of up to €1 million for operators whose progress is judged to be too slow.  Read more...

Last week’s ITU inter-regional workshop highlighted just how divided member states are when it comes to identifying 5G bands, in particular the 26 GHz band.  Read more...

The profiles of mobile bands in our Spectrum Research Services have been updated to take into account developments over the past year. These include auctions and regulatory decisions at the national, regional, and global level, as well as important industry initiatives. In contrast to the technology's early focus on mmWave… Read more...

September 11, 2019: The FCC has extended this consultation. The regulator made this decision because deadlines for comment were not reflected in the filing system until September 9, after the comment filing deadline. Comments are now due by October 1, and replies to those by October 16. July 29, 2019: The… Read more...

Mexico's regulator, the IFT, has issued a consultation on spectrum for 5G services. To aid discussion, the regulator has also made available a discussion paper on the topic. The document discusses various potential 5G bands for Mexico, including a series of mmWave frequencies. The IFT will receive comments on potential… Read more...

Dito Telecommunity (formerly Mislatel) has enough spectrum for its 4G launch in 2020 but its future requirements might involve its more established rivals Globe and Smart giving up some of theirs.  Read more...

France's spectrum regulator, the ANFR, has issued a consultation on proposed changes to its reference documents on public exposure to radio frequencies. The amendments are prompted by new and future use of 3.5 GHz band by time division duplex networks, including by active antennas with steerable beams. The consultation is… Read more...

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) held this week its final preparatory meeting ahead of the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19).  Read more...

The consultants hired by the Dutch government to auction licences in the 700, 1400 and 2100 MHz bands have proposed a hybrid SMRA/clock format for the country’s upcoming tender.  Read more...

The FCC is consulting on whether or not it should allow a company to use ultra-wideband devices in ways that are prohibited by the FCC's current rules. The waiver, if granted, would allow Piper Networks to use the 3200 - 3700 MHz, 4243 - 4743 MHz, and 6240 - 6740… Read more...