by Dugie Standeford
If it were to leave the EU, the UK would no longer be bound by EU spectrum decisions. However, it is unlikely that the country would change its use of harmonised spectrum. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
The European Commission rejected Hutchison’s proposal to offer capacity to Virgin Media and other mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). The company is considering a legal challenge. Read more...
by David Yip
The document suggests the US wants spectrum to be assigned using market-based approaches such as auctions. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
One of the questions in the European Commission's recent consultation on its review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications asked respondents to consider the possibility of outcomes of cross-border coordination and equitable access efforts being enshrined in EU law. Many have interpreted this as a move towards giving… Read more...
by Kane Mumford
A document seen by PolicyTracker says there will be an EU-wide deadline of 2020 for moving Europe's broadcasters out of the 700 MHz band, but member states will be able to apply for a two-year extension under certain circumstances. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Australian government is consulting on an offer from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to acquire 2 x 10 MHz of the 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum left unsold after the country's auction in 2013. The government says the terms of the proposal "are consistent with the government's spectrum policy objectives,… Read more...
by David Yip
After refusing to take part in the digital dividend auction in 2013, Vodafone has now offered the Australian government A$594.3 million (€384 million) for a 700 MHz licence. Read more...
by Website author
Following yesterday's report on the European Commission (EC) exploring the idea of handing more regulatory powers to the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), PolicyTracker takes an in-depth look at the results of the wide-ranging EC survey. Read more...
by David Yip
Myanmar's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MCIT) says it expects to see immediate improvements in the efficiency of regulatory services when a new body dedicated to spectrum management is established. Read more...
by Kane Mumford
From next week, the "Personal Handy Phone System" (PHS) will no longer be legal in Hong Kong. Those who keep using it could face a fine of up to HK$50,000 (€5,640) or two years in prison. Read more...