The sale of 3.5 GHz licences in Finland generated a fraction of the amount raised by similar tenders elsewhere in Europe. Read more...

Italy's auction for 5G spectrum has exceeded everyone's expectations, netting over €6.5 billion after 14 days of intense bidding. The amount raised is more than double the country’s initial target, surpasses the €3.9 billion raised in the 4G multi-band auction held in 2011 and could be compared to 3G auctions in the… Read more...

The Greek regulator, EETT, is asking for opinions on a CEPT report which said there was no need to modify the technical conditions for the use of harmonised EU mobile frequencies, like 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, so they can be used for the Internet of Things (IoT). Read more...

Belgium's regulator, the IBPT, is holding a consultation on a draft decision to allow the use of internet of things (IoT) technologies and standards in frequency bands that have been assigned to public mobile operators. The technologies and standards under consideration include: NB-IoT, LTE-MTC, LTE-eMTC and EC-GSM-IoT. Read more...

Sweden's PTS has opened a consultation regarding assignment of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.5 GHz bands in preparation for the upcoming  2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz auction     Read more...

In preparation for the upcoming assignment by  auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1400 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands, Belgium's IBPT is holding a consultation on a draft decision of the chronology of events pertaining to the auction. The full consultation document can be viewed… Read more...

Experts in the UK have been making the case for sharing spectrum in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band to ensure that 5G networks work appropriately in all use cases, including in rural and remote areas.  Read more...

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Over 90 MHz was identified for IMT (mobile broadband) at WRC-15, so where are the spectrum awards? Read more...

The workhorse band for 3G and 4G services in the Americas. Read more...