by Jonathan Watson
Portugal’s consultation on the reuse of the analogue TV frequencies has demonstrated considerable support for following Spain and adopting the mobile-friendly approach proposed by the European Commission. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
Although Europe’s big economies are supporting the harmonisation of the 800 MHz band due to be proposed in a Commission Communication this autumn there is still significant opposition from broadcasters and some national administrations. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Plans by the Obama Administration to levy new spectrum licence user fees appear to be headed nowhere, observers say. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The vibrant UK mobile industry leaves a heavy carbon footprint, an Ofcom-commissioned report on the environmental impact of communications systems found. Separate mobile networks and handset subsidies are being recognized as possible culprits but firm policies have yet to be formulated. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
A new technology for spectrum monitoring, profiled in Policy Tracker a year ago, is rapidly moving into the mainstream following a year-long spectrum mapping contract on behalf of UK regulator, Ofcom. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
The introduction of national WiMAX networks in Nigeria has been put on hold again after the government ordered telecoms regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to withdraw the three 2.3GHz licenses it had awarded and start a new tendering process. Read more...
by Colin Long
Current proposals to refarm GSM spectrum and auction the digital dividend and 2.6GHz bands cannot come into force for at least a year because of the procedures required of both government and regulator, writes Colin Long Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Ofcom has backtracked on a plan to set administrative incentive pricing for maritime and aeronautical radar spectrum licences, saying the government should decide how to maximise use of the bands. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
France Telecom is challenging the terms of a proposed new 3G license, accusing the French Government of providing “state aid” to whoever wins the tender. Read more...
by Michael Newlands
SpecEx, the US website for buying and selling spectrum, has achieved a liberaliser’s dream by negotiating with the FCC to allow unused paging spectrum to be re-farmed for land mobile radio services. Read more...