The auction, which aimed to clear broadcasters out of 144 MHz of spectrum in the 600 MHz band for wireless services, ended up clearing only 84 MHz. Some call that a failure, while others, including an FCC commissioner, say it's a successful enough experiment to encourage more such auctions down… Read more...

Brazilian spectrum regulator Anatel has opened a consultation to allow for new coverage obligations to be inserted into licence renewals. The consultation concerns the Regulation of Public Price Charges for the Right of Radio Frequency Use (PPDUR) law. Under current the law, coverage obligations apply to the first 15 years… Read more...

Ofcom has proposed opening the 5725-5850 MHz band for Wi-Fi applications ahead of discussions on the issue at WRC-19. The decision was based on the absence of any EC decision governing the band and on a "lack of compelling arguments" not to proceed. Read more...

The UK regulator has launched a consultation on the draft regulations that will implement its plan to extend Wi-Fi access in the 5 GHz band to an additional 125 MHz (5725 to 5850 MHz, the "5.8 GHz band"). Ofcom is also consulting on the technical conditions which manufacturers of equipment… Read more...

The Polish regulator UKE has launched a consultation on its strategic plan for 2017 to 2021. The draft plan, which is in Polish, can be downloaded from the UKE website. It addresses spectrum distribution, refarming and the question of deregulating the broadband access market, according to UKE president Maciej Cichy.… Read more...

Poland’s telecoms regulator UKE plans to reassign spectrum in the 450 MHz band after Orange Poland decided not to extend its licence for a price it considers excessive. Read more...

The UK wants to be a leader in 5G rollout, its government said in a policy paper published yesterday. That includes releasing or sharing more government spectrum and the possibility of enabling 5G services in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band. Read more...

The average final price paid in spectrum auctions increased by 250 per cent between 2008 and 2016, according to a study carried out for mobile industry association the GSMA. Reserve prices have more than quadrupled in the same period, the study says. Read more...

The technology-in-search-of-a-business-model will see key requirements added that could pave the way for wider adoption. Read more...

The network infrastructure firm and technology giant are teaming up to provide a network that Arqiva believes can be described as 5G. However, some are critical of this use of terminology. Read more...