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Danish 2.6 GHz auction raises 50 times more than Dutch auction
May 26, 2010
by Michael Newlands

Denmark’s auction of 2.6 GHz spectrum came to an end today with four bidders paying a combined €136 million for 2 x 70 MHz of paired FDD spectrum and 45 MHz of unpaired TDD spectrum. Read more...

Cave urges greater spectrum liberalisation in Canada
May 25, 2010
by Dugie Standeford

Canada’s reluctance to embrace spectrum reform is restricting supply and pushing up prices, Martin Cave and Adrian Foster argue. The Canadian government says it is moving toward a more market-oriented approach. Read more...

Unmanned aerial systems focus on bands and preparatory studies for world conference
May 25, 2010
by Scott Billquist

At least four frequency bands have been suggested for detailed study in preparation for a 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) agenda item that will consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory action, including allocations, to support the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Read more...

Big three operators happy with low-cost German auction
May 21, 2010
by PolicyTracker

Germany’s super auction featuring four different spectrum bands has fizzled out after more than a month of incremental bidding. The final takings of €4.4 bn were half of the predicted value. Read more...

Sweden 1800 MHz
May 21, 2010
by PolicyTracker

Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) Read more...

Swedish 800 MHz auction
May 21, 2010
by PolicyTracker

Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) Read more...

Proposals for UK aero spectrum pricing provoke storm of protest
May 21, 2010
by Scott Billquist

This Ofcom consultation has provoked an usually high number of responses and most are scathing in their condemnation of the plan. Read more...

Big three operators happy with low-cost German auction
May 21, 2010
by Michael Newlands

Germany’s super auction featuring four different spectrum bands has fizzled out after more than a month of incremental bidding. The final takings of €4.4 bn were half of the predicted value. Read more...

Unhappy operators pay $14.6 bn in Indian 3G auction
May 20, 2010
by Michael Newlands

After 183 rounds of bidding over 34 days, India’s 3G auction has come to a close having raised $14.6 billion for government coffers but failing to produce a single nationwide license holder. Read more...

SFR, Orange awarded last of France’s 2.1 GHz spectrum for €600m
May 19, 2010
by Michael Newlands

A just-completed award process shows the value that French mobile operators put on 3G spectrum has increased slightly since telecoms regulator Arcep sold three licenses in 2003. Read more...