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Talks on which spectrum bands are best suited to wireless broadband services are “certain” to be controversial in the lead-up to WRC-15, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) said in an interim opinion on EU common policy objectives approved in June. Read more...

The UK is consulting but the decision seems to have been taken. Many other European countries are following suit and the challenge now is to make sure this is a genuine win-win for everybody, consumers and broadcasters included. Read more...

Two national regulators and the body representing the mobile industry have questioned whether a 2 x 10 MHz allocation of spectrum in the 700 MHz band for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) would be an efficient use of spectrum. Read more...

The French government’s decision has attracted criticism from both sides: broadcasters are attacking the lack of consultation and mobile operator SFR says it’s considering legal action. Read more...

Japan has introduced a new band clearance methodology that aims to put additional spectrum in the hands of mobile operators much more quickly than conventional processes. Read more...

The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) is launching a major year-long technical study into how the lower part of the UHF band can be harmonised in Europe. Read more...

Pakistan's newly elected government has confirmed it plans to auction 3G licences later this year. However, it first needs to hire three new members for its telecommunications regulator. Read more...

Thai regulator the NBTC is setting up a committee to decide on the future of the 700 MHz band. Read more...

The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) is planning to hold an auction of spectrum in the 800 MHz band in early November. Read more...