Google remains a strong proponent of unlicensed spectrum, sharing and dynamic spectrum sharing. Over the past year it has  focused on the 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz and over 95 GHz bands in particular. It continues to run a TV white space database. Read more...

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A research report from Canada's Scotiabank has accused Telefonica of obstructing spectrum auctions in Guatemala, contributing to a general shortage of assigned mobile spectrum in the region. Read more...

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the government department responsible for spectrum, has published its "Spectrum Outlook", revealing its priorities for spectrum release between 2018 and 2022. Read more...

As 5G moves from laboratory to deployment our forthcoming Understanding Modern Spectrum Management course is an ideal opportunity to get the latest thinking from industry experts. It gives a comprehensive overview of the technical principles of spectrum management as well as tracing the developments which underly recent policy changes. It features… Read more...

In a 5G roadmap  published by the ARCEP on July 16, 2018 it was revealed that the ARCEP plans to hold a consultation in October 2018  on the planned assignment of spectrum in the 26 GHz band. The consultation is also likely to include topics covering spectrum availability for mobile applications, defining… Read more...

In a 5G roadmap  published by the ARCEP on July 16, 2018 it was revealed that the ARCEP plans to hold a consultation in October 2018  on the planned assignment of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. The consultation is also likely to include topics covering spectrum availability for mobile applications, defining… Read more...

The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications of Chile (SUBTEL) is holding a public consultation on the country's National 5G plan. The consultation seeks feedback and views on a variety of 5G related topics,  including: Which applications, services and economic sectors would benefit from 5G. How existing mobile technologies will coexist with and eventually transition… Read more...

Irelands Comreg is seeking feedback on the regulators review of RTE's Radio and Television Broadcasting Licences. Included in the consultation are 2 questions on Comreg's analogue sound broadcasting, digital sound broadcasting and digital terrestrial television proposals. The full consultation document can be viewed here, and the 2nd Annex detailing technical… Read more...

Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (SCED) and the Communications Authority (CA)  have jointly launched a public consultation on proposals to assign spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The SCED and CA are proposing to assign 4,100 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz (24.25 -… Read more...