The Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a second consultation on its plans to award the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. The new proposals take into account responses received to a separate consultation in 2018. Under the proposals, the TRA will award three Basic Spectrum Portfolios that include… Read more...

Equipment manufacturer Ericsson has warned that regulatory inertia and insufficient investment are holding 5G back in Europe.  Read more...

Some PolicyTracker research reports are available available for sale on an individual basis. The currently available reports are listed below, and these are also included as part of our Spectrum Research Service subscription. Current research reports The PolicyTracker Spectrum Handbook How is commercial spectrum currently used? What are the policies… Read more...

A European Commission (EC) proposal to ensure that software uploaded onto radio equipment doesn't harm spectrum access, interoperability, safety or access to emergency services has drawn a mostly negative reaction from stakeholders who fear the rule could stifle innovation and competition.  Read more...

Germany launched its 5G auction yesterday, moving a step closer to becoming the first European nation to award spectrum to industry verticals. Read more...

Book now to reserve one of the remaining places on our  Understanding Modern Spectrum Management course being held in London on 1-4 April. It offers a full grounding in all aspects of wireless communications but also considers how 5G can deliver the maximum benefits -  download the brochure here. Themes include: Technical possibilities… Read more...

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The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications, BEREC, has issued a Call for Input for ideas on what its Work Programme for 2020 should be. This will be followed by a further consultation in Q4 on the document's draft. Read more...

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