Finland may not be able to use the 700 MHz band for public safety networks due to interference from Russian TV broadcasting.  Read more...

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The Belgian regulator, the BIPT, has issued a consultation on its future policy for the 26 GHz band. The consultation aims at: estimating the existence of a market demand for the 26 GHz band in Belgium; defining the guidelines on the migration of radio-relay links existing in the 26 GHz… Read more...

Spectrum auctions have become the default mechanism for assigning high-value frequencies around the world, but the past five years have seen growing concern about the possible impact of steep auction prices on investment, consumer prices, mobile network coverage and 5G rollout. Are some governments becoming wary? Read more...

If you’ve been to a telecoms event over the last few years, chances are you heard the phrase "5G aims to cover a wider set of use cases". People claim that 5G rollouts will open doors to new opportunities in verticals, like agriculture, smart cities, utilities, manufacturing and beyond. But… Read more...

The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, has issued a consultation on potential mobile broadband services in the L-Band. The consultation document will be open to comments for 60 days. Read more...

Experts claim that unlicensed spectrum will have an expanding role in 5G as it could help many vertical use cases which need to be launched locally and quickly. Read more...

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Republican commissioner Michael O’Rielly told the 5G Summit in New York that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must change its procedures so that it can hold auctions more quickly. Read more...

With the arrival of LTE-based mobile broadband, the concept of dedicated spectrum for PPDR (public protection and disaster relief) applications has now evolved and governments are looking into a wide range of innovative approaches.  Read more...