by Michael Newlands
The ground-breaking approach of using auction design to determine spectrum packaging seems to be off the agenda in the UK but should be tested in practice in the next few weeks in the Netherlands 2.6 GHz auction. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
A likely Competition Commission investigation, a new threat of legal action and a forthcoming general election means the release of this crucial band – originally planned for 2007 – may not happen until 2011 or 2012. Read more...
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National IT and Telecom Agency (NITA) Read more...
by Nathalie Vandystadt
The Digital Agenda Commissioner has been branded “disappointing” by MEPs after a confirmation hearing. She also created confusion by appearing to overstep current Commission policy on the digital dividend. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) Read more...
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Belgian Institute for Postal services and Telecommunications (BIPT) Read more...
by Martin Sims
Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is seeking stakeholders' help in drawing up a spectrum release plan. Read more...
by Scott Billquist
ITU member countries will approve two revised recommendations dealing with 3G and RLAN networks unless objections arise by April 19, the Radiocommunication Bureau said in a letter circulated to administrations. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
UK 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz auctions look likely to be delayed until 2011: meanwhile Kip Meek, appointed to resolve the UK’s refarming impasse, says spectrum is a “policy making orphan” Read more...