by Jonathan Watson
Spain has three main mobile operators who together own almost 75 per cent of the country's licensed spectrum, plus another smaller operator. The country's regulators are keen to press ahead with reassigning broadcasting spectrum to mobile, but they have had trouble doing this in the 800 MHz band and may… Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The French telecoms carrier wants more harmonised, affordable spectrum and advocates the need for sub-6GHz spectrum for 5G. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
US-only carrier Verizon runs the country's largest LTE wireless network. The company has already announced 5G specifications in 28 GHz and favours the use of mmWave bands. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Global player which supports a more harmonised European approach to spectrum policy. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The global Spanish operator calls for better licensing conditions and more consistency in assignment procedures. It is engaged in 5G development activities but is less vocal on the subject than some other operators. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
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by Kane Mumford
Ofcom has signalled the end of a long-running discussion over whether 450-470 MHz should be harmonised with the rest of Europe, saying it is not necessary or proportionate to do so. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The first-ever authorisation for LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U) devices to operate in the Wi-Fi 5 GHz band will be a win for consumers, the US regulator says. Public interest groups aren't so sure, saying the FCC risks disrupting new Wi-Fi services. T-Mobile said it would launch LTE-U services in the spring. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) Read more...
by PolicyTracker
February 22, 2017: The Federal Institute of Telecommunications has launched a public consultation, on plans to designate the 57-64 GHz as unlicensed spectrum. It has invited any interested party to comment on the technical characteristics to establish effective use. According to the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting, unlicensed spectrum is… Read more...