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Liverpool project shows benefits of 5G for healthcare initiatives
Mar 18, 2022
by Laura Sear

Liverpool 5G, the UK’s biggest telehealth test project, may have to come to an end when its government funding runs out. Read more...

UK regulator proposes adding upper 6 GHz band to shared licensing regime
Mar 10, 2022
by Richard Haas

Ofcom is consulting on a plan to add the band to its existing sharing regime but says it could still be allocated for mobile or unlicensed use. Read more...

Dense Air CEO urges UK regulator to automate its local licensing regime
Feb 18, 2022
by Richard Haas

Paul Senior praised Ofcom for introducing local 5G licences but criticised the "impossible" application process. Read more...

UK regulator introduces new licensing approach for LEO satellites despite industry criticism
Jan 21, 2022
by Richard Haas

Ofcom argues that the new licensing conditions, which are designed to help prevent interference, will complement ITU regulations. Read more...

Alliance promotes mission-critical use of 450 MHz
Aug 25, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

Once considered a pioneer mobile band, 450 MHz is attracting growing attention as a band for mission-critical next-generation communications for utilities, governments and other uses, but the UK utility sector is seeking access to different frequencies for next-generation operations. Read more...

UK competition watchdog considers probe of Motorola PPDR network
Jul 15, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

The long-running saga of the UK's attempt to build a next-generation emergency services mobile radio network continues with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now considering an investigation. Read more...

Inmarsat’s broadband on planes doesn’t breach law, EU court rules
May 05, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

Inmarsat's pan-European in-flight mobile broadband service, the European Aviation Network, doesn't violate rules for use of ground components, the European Court of Justice says in a rebuff to a rival satellite company. Read more...

Brexit change to radio equipment certification mark riles device makers
Feb 22, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

UK makers and distributors of radio equipment must soon use the "UKCA" mark on their products,  a change the industry says will add unnecessary costs. Read more...

Ofcom approves what could be first voluntary mobile spectrum trade in Europe
Nov 13, 2020
by Dugie Standeford

UK regulator Ofcom has approved a trade of unpaired 2.6 GHz spectrum from mobile operator EE to Telefonica (O2). The voluntary transfer could be the first of its kind in Europe. Read more...

Debate over access to street furniture for 5G hots up
Jun 13, 2019
by Dugie Standeford

A debate is now underway in the UK and elsewhere over whether mobile network operators should be given access to street furniture such as lampposts for 4G and 5G rollout.  Read more...