Thanks to restrictions which ensure the bulk of spectrum is reserved for newcomers to the local telecoms market, the upcoming Dutch 2.6 GHz auction has attracted nine bidders. Read more...

Reaction to the spectrum plan has been generally positive, but one FCC commissioner has raised concerns about damaging the public interest. Read more...

Stakeholders are divided on whether new approaches are needed to ease the deployment of aeronautical services by the mobile satellite community Read more...

Germany’s “super auction” of 350 MHz of spectrum in four bands may have to be delayed due to legal action from two of the country’s four incumbent mobile operators. Read more...

If the British government-sponsored spectrum modernisation programme manages to get through the legislative process and possible legal action, it will result in a liberalised spectrum market driven by the laws of supply and demand. Read more...

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The UK government's plans for digital mobile spectrum look unlikely to be included in the normal business of this parliament but could get agreement in a special “unfinished business” session if they get multi-party consensus. Read more...

Ministers have announced that they are backing a package of measures very similar to that suggested by the UK regulator some years ago. The 2.6 GHz centre band is to be auctioned as soon as possible. Read more...

Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) Read more...

Ministry for Communications and Informatisation of the Russian Federation Read more...