Ireland's Comreg is seeking feedback on the regulators proposed spectrum management strategy for the period 2019 to 2021. Key to their spectrum management strategy for 2019-2021 is Comreg's proposed work program which is set to include the following: Developing and carrying out a multiband auction as a furtherance of a July… Read more...

Belgium is planning to hold an auction next year of spectrum for 5G (700, 1400 and 3600 MHz bands) and an auction of spectrum where current licences expire in March 2021 (900, 1800 and 2100 MHz bands). The government has said it wants to encourage a fourth mobile operator to enter the… Read more...

The FCC has is seeking views on separate requests from T-Mobile and Sprint regarding competitive rules for the upcoming auction spectrum in the 24 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The two companies are seeking clarification and a declaration on certain competitive bidding rules for the two upcoming auctions.  The two… Read more...

Hong Kong’s proposals for the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands include a new approach to spectrum utilisation fees (SUFs). Read more...

The six entities that are conditionally approved to provide the software that will support the multi-tier citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) have been given until 10 September by the US regulator to propose time- and geography-limited initial commercial deployments (ICDs) in the band. Read more...

From beetles to bees, insects absorb more radio waves at the higher frequencies favoured for 5G, a study says. Read more...

By the end of the year Verizon is promising to launch the first US commercial 5G network for fixed broadband services, followed by mobile 5G services next year. This may not be the world's first 5G commercial network  - both Finland and Qatar have claimed that prize - but their… Read more...

Facebook may no longer be planning to build its own high altitude battery-powered gliders, but it remains committed to HAPS and this is the main theme of its WRC-19 lobbying. The HAPs strategy is part of the company's drive to connect the developing world and this commitment also motivates their… Read more...

The US regulator wants to make the band available for 5G use, but existing licensees present logistical obstacles. The FCC plans to resolve this with an auction design modelled on last year's 600 MHz broadcast incentive auction. Read more...

Michael O’Rielly has again warned that the US could withdraw funding from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), criticising its staff and accusing the organisation of straying from its core mission.  Read more...