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BT calls for spectrum to be doubled in the UK
Aug 18, 2025
by Cameron Hill

A summer report by BT recommends making more spectrum available in the upper 6 GHz, 3.8-4.2 GHz and 600 MHz bands.  Read more...

UK announces new public spectrum plan
Aug 04, 2025
by Laura Sear

The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a new plan to assess and potentially release spectrum for public use. DSIT is also currently consulting on strategic priorities for spectrum management. Read more...

UK government to fund satellite connectivity for trains
Jul 24, 2025
by Camilla Mina

The UK government's 10-year infrastructure strategy pledges £41 million ($55.5 million) for "low-earth-orbit satellite connectivity on all mainline trains". Read more...

UK regulator reduces 900 and 1800 MHz annual licence fees
Jul 23, 2025
by Camilla Mina

After a lengthy review, Ofcom has agreed to mobile operators' calls to reduce spectrum licence fees.  Read more...

CEPT publishes new satellite IoT rules
Jul 21, 2025
by Richard Haas

The European technical agency’s decision sets a framework for short-range devices operated from space. Read more...

PMSE sector welcomes UK plan for short-term 2.3 GHz licences
Jul 11, 2025
by Dugie Standeford

The proposed short notice, short duration licence for indoor and outdoor use by the programme making and special events (PMSE) and shared access sectors is a welcome development, says private 5G network provider Neutral Wireless. Read more...

Report suggests UHF spectrum squeeze could silence UK events
May 06, 2025
by Laura Sear

According to a report from PMSE group BEIRG, forcing PMSE users to vacate the 600 MHz band would seriously harm world-famous TV shows and events. Read more...

The slow death of the mobile industry’s THz spectrum ambitions
Apr 28, 2025
by Richard Haas

As 6G discussions ramp up, THz spectrum is increasingly seen as a niche or complementary option rather than a core part of future mobile networks. PolicyTracker investigates the reasons for this shift. Read more...

Operators disagree with Ofcom’s annual licence fees
Apr 09, 2025
by Laura Sear

Ofcom is likely to go ahead with proposed changes to the annual licence fees (ALFs) for the 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 2100MHz spectrum bands. BT, VM/O2, Vodafone and Three disagree with the regulator's plans. Read more...

UK sandbox tests dynamic spectrum assignment system
Jan 23, 2025
by Laura Sear

A consortium led by Queen Mary University of London is working on a dynamic spectrum assignment system for the 3.8—4.2 GHz and 1800 MHz bands. Read more...