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Like GSM, the Internet of Things (IoT) needs regulatory assistance if it is to fulfil its potential, according to the Wireless IoT Forum. The German engineering and manufacturing giant Bosch agrees. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A 4 GHz block of contiguous spectrum (77–81 GHz) will now be available for short-range automotive radar following a decision taken by the World Radiocommunication Conference last week. This decision (on Agenda Item 1.18) was one of five agenda items that were resolved at WRC-15 in its second week. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
In this issue we focus on the last of the preparations for WRC-15, which got underway at the beginning of November. We also report on the latest developments in 5G, the Internet of Things and unlicensed LTE. Country-specific updates come from China, India, Poland and the US. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Supporters of a change to the Radio Regulations to allow unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to be controlled through spectrum allocated to the fixed satellite service (FSS) have produced a joint contribution to WRC-15 in the hope of persuading undecided administrations to join their cause. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Two of Thailand’s operators have acquired 1800 MHz licences at an auction for a total of Bt80.78 billion ($2.2 billion). Read more...
by Toby Youell
WRC-15 has agreed to allocate 1087.7–1092.3 MHz to the Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (Route) Service (Earth-to-space) specifically for reception of space stations of Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) emissions from aircraft transmitters. Read more...
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by Toby Youell
A total of 9.15 MHz in the 850 MHz band will be sold through a reverse auction next month. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The relatively small amount of spectrum proposed to be identified for IMT (mobile broadband) by the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) at WRC-15 is being circumvented by multi-country proposals (MCPs) signed by Japan and China. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) has reached consensus on allocating spectrum for wireless avionics and on clarifying regulatory procedures for small satellites. Read more...