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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Laura Sear
The proposed changes include reductions for the 900 and 1800 MHz bands offset by an increase for the 2100 MHz band—resulting in an overall projected annual reduction of £40 million ($49 million). Read more...
by Richard Haas
The authority has provisionally approved the merger which it says will raise consumer prices but also improve network quality. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Ofcom says it will consult on a specific proposal early next year with the aim of enabling satellite direct-to-device in the UK. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The authority dismissed proposals to force a spectrum sell-off as part of the Vodafone and Three merger. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The Australian government will release a discussion paper on the future of free-to-air broadcasting in early 2025, says the country’s communications minister Michelle Rowland. Read more...