by Toby Youell
The Australian telecoms regulator, the ACMA, has issued a consultation on updating the technical rules for fixed links in the 38 GHz band so as to include arrangements for 112 MHz channels. It also proposes to remove arrangements for 7 MHz and 12 MHz channels and grandfather assignments that currently… Read more...
by Toby Youell
May 31, 2019 Update: The FCC's proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on Monday June 3 here. This means that stakeholders can provide responses to the FCC's questions until July 3, while replies to these comments can be made until August 14. May 6, 2019 The FCC has… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) needs more spectrum to compete effectively with larger rivals Telstra and Optus, according to a document the company filed this week with the Federal Court of Australia. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has reopened its docket on V2X communications in the 5.9 GHz band for public comments. The 5850 - 5925 MHz band is reserved in the US for Dedicated Short Radio Devices, a little-used technology for automotive safety applications. In recent years, the band has… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The US Federal Communications Commission has sold spectrum in the 24.25–24.45 GHz and 24.75–25.25 GHz bands for $2.024 billion, the equivalent of $0.009 MHz/POP. Read more...
by Martin Sims
There is a brilliant line-up of key opinion-formers at the Spectrum Summit 2019 on 3 July in Germany and PolicyTracker customers can receive a free pass! The Spectrum Summit is organised by LS telecom in association with PolicyTracker and promises to be a fascinating event. The theme is Spectrum for Everyone & Everything with the… Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
The future work programme of EU advisory body the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) was discussed at a workshop in Berlin, Germany this week, with topics ranging from climate change to the digital dividend. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
From industrial estates to hospitals, experts believe that micro operators could be the best solution for verticals seeking tailored services. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
5G is the first mobile generation to use high frequencies like 26 GHz. This means it is potentially much faster but getting agreement on a range of similar 5G spectrum bands which can be used worldwide is an ongoing project. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP, has issued a consultation on planned continued use of the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band for wireless local loop services. The regulator plans to auction the frequencies for 5G mobile services this Autumn, but has allowed the band's usage for wireless local loop services during… Read more...