US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has told the country's Supreme Court to reject a petition from the Dish Network-backed firms who claim they were wrongly denied licence discounts as it could hinder ongoing proceedings. Read more...

With the 5G era approaching, there is a growing interest in spectrum sharing. But what are the economic benefits? Why is it seen as necessary? Can it improve technical efficiency without damaging incumbents? How could it work in practice? These are just some of the questions addressed in our signature Understanding Modern… Read more...

In what may be the first use of blockchain for spectrum management, the Agence National des Fréquences (ANFR) and start-up Blockchain Partner are preparing a limited trial of the technology using frequencies at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and in other bands. Read more...

Mexico's IFT is holding a public consultation on proposed technical provisions concerning point to point and point to multipoint links. The proposed technical specifications would apply to microwave equipment used to operate fixed links in the 2300 MHz to 2450 MHz band. Read more...

Mexico's IFT is running a consultation on a preliminary draft update to the national frequency allocation table. The regulator is seeking feedback on the document as well as the impact of the regulations resulting from the update. The draft does not explicitly state which changes have been made. The preliminary… Read more...

Sharing spectrum and minimising spectrum waste are essential for a successful 5G story, former UK minister David Willetts said in his keynote address to the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit. Read more...

Australia's ACMA has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to the licences arrangements pertaining to the use of body scanners at airports that use radio frequencies in their operation. The proposed amendments will regulate the radiated power emitted by body scanners that operate in the 24.25–30 GHz and 67–80 GHz… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the assignment and licensing of the 3.6 GHz band  (3575–3700 MHz), which is soon to be auctioned. The consultation covers: Whether or not licences for 3.6 GHz spectrum should commence as soon as the auction ends or at the end of a two… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the proposed technical framework for operating in 3.6 GHz (3575–3700 MHz), which is due to be auctioned shortly. The ACMA is seeking feedback on the following: The draft spectrum licensing plan for the 3.4 GHz band. Proposed emission limits for spectrum in the 3100–3380 MHz… Read more...

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