Over the next 5-10 years, spectrum regulators will need to deal with the expiry of licences across multiple bands and operators. The sheer scale of spectrum licences reaching maturity makes this a huge issue as regulators seek to balance multiple policy objectives, including ensuring continuity of service for end users,… Read more...

Nations across the Americas use administrative procedures to renew expiring spectrum licences. A number of regulators in the region have used the renewal processes to modify or add new coverage obligations. Renewals are typically associated with the granting of long-term licence validity periods. Read more...

In 2025, Italy’s regulator AGCOM decided to renew (rather than re-auction) mobile licences that are set to expire across multiple bands in 2029. In 2026, AGCOM plans to launch a consultation to set the conditions for these licence renewals. AGCOM is now also focused on the second round of licensing… Read more...