by PolicyTracker
French spectrum regulator ARCEP is consulting on the uses of 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz and how they can be allocated, with a view to a possible allocation in the second half of the year. Depending on the results of the consultation, the regulator could award 40 MHz in 2.6… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Greek spectrum regulator EETT has published the results of its consultation on tender documents for granting rights to use 24.5-26.6 GHz. Mobile operators Cosmote, Vodafone-Panafon and Wind Hellas commented in the consultation. The starting recommended price is at the lower limit of the range initially proposed by the EETT. … Read more...
by Kane Mumford
DAB supporters say the switch is essential but one poll suggests 66 per cent of Norwegians are against it. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Brazilian spectrum regulator Anatel has announced plans to review 3.5 GHz with a view to using it for 5G services. It said it plans to issue a regulatory impact analysis report in the first half of 2018 but has not announced any further details. According to its agenda for… Read more...
by Kane Mumford
After last week’s news that signals from another galaxy had been picked up by a team of radio astronomers, industry groups have said they face a difficult task. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
The spectrum will be offered on a first come, first served basis, according to the country’s regulator, with an auction coming “no later than 2021”. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
PolicyTracker talks to William Webb, chief executive of the Weightless SIG, about his new book, "The 5G Myth". Webb says he is in a position to be objective about where 5G is going, although he suspects some will find his latest work contentious. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Ofcom is consulting on the whether its current approach to managing 410-450 MHz (UHF band 1) and 450-470 MHz (UHF band 2) meets the needs of current and future users as part of its strategic review of spectrum in 410-470 MHz. The band is currently used by the emergency services… Read more...
by Kane Mumford
A spokesperson for the regulator told PolicyTracker that it has not yet decided where to accommodate the 20 or so programme making and special events (PMSE) organisations currently licensed to use the band. Read more...