by Kane Mumford
Representatives of the broadcasting industry have challenged political and industry rhetoric that Europe is lagging behind the US in terms of spectrum release. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
India expects to auction around 2200 MHz of spectrum over its 22 telecom "circles" (regions). But the high reserve prices could hamper interest and lead to a failed auction, analysts say. Read more...
by David Yip
Winners in December's 900 MHz contest had to pay just $18 million to enter even though licences sold for over $2 billion. A former auctioneer says the financial requirements were "asking for trouble". Read more...
by David Yip
Singaporean regulator the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) said that introducing a new mobile operator could provide "greater competition and service innovation". Read more...
by David Yip
In a recent report, the Thai regulator says the "flexible" payment structure of the auction, which was held last December, was one of the reasons for the high prices. One auction expert disagrees. Read more...
by David Yip
The Hong Kong Communications Authority (HKCA) may offer incumbents first refusal on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum where licences expire in 2020/2021, but it has also proposed an auction. Read more...
by David Yip
Portuguese regulator Anacom has rejected Vodafone's application for a six-month temporary network licence in the 900 MHz band. Read more...
by David Yip
After several delays, Thailand's 900 MHz auction has begun and total revenues have already exceeded $4 billion: nearly 12 times the reserve prices. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Mobile operators Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea were the winners in the 26 August contest, with proceeds far exceeding the government's reserve price of 2.33 billion euros. The winning bids are subject to an approval process. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
French regulator Arcep has withdrawn spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands from three firms in the country's overseas territories. Read more...