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Westminster City Council, the local authority for the City of Westminster in central London, is working with infrastructure firm Ontix to deploy small cell nodes on street furniture (such as…

Scientists have launched missions to detect solar activity that could potentially paralyse modern communications, but it isn’t clear how the spectrum should be regulated for this.

Keeping networks safe from malicious or inadvertent attacks isn't just a matter for the online world. As new technologies enable the development of more potentially interfering devices, instances of spectrum…

It's too early to say whether using blockchain technology for spectrum management is better than conventional databases or is even feasible, but initial observations suggest that the decentralised coordination behind…

Colombia is looking to repeal a law that forces governments to maximise the revenue they can obtain from spectrum auctions.

A group of experts discussed the future of the UK’s emergency services network (ESN) at a recent conference and concluded that shifting to a commercial LTE network is essential to…

A combination of unsuccessful 900 MHz and 1800 MHz auctions and an eviction in the 850 MHz band has left Thai spectrum policy looking a little messy.

While mobile operators race to be the first to launch 5G, the industrial sector is considering whether traditional carriers offer the best value for deploying ultra reliable and low latency…

ITU-R Task Group 5/1 (TG 5/1) has agreed on sharing conditions for a range of spectrum bands up for discussion under Agenda Item 1.13 at WRC-19. Mobile operators say that…

A change in small cells siting policies is "imperative" for 5G success, according to a study produced by mobile industry association 5G Americas and the Small Cell Forum (SCF). Deployment…

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has held its annual meeting in Balaclava, Mauritius. Member administrations discussed 5G issues and the organisation's contribution for the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19).

Big private profits are being generated through the use of a publicly owned asset, according to the country’s chief cabinet secretary.

UK mobile operator O2 is trialling the use of light bulbs for 5G high-speed networks. pureLiFi, the operator's partner in the test, argues that the technology will eventually overtake radio spectrum…

South Africa’s telecoms ministry has published a draft amendment to the Electronic Communications Act (ECA) that places significant emphasis on spectrum issues, with changes to access policies and licensing.

UK regulator Ofcom has confirmed the arrangements for its grant scheme for PMSE equipment owners and users who are being forced to vacate the 700 MHz band.