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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.

Technologies developed in the US and Europe are bridging the gap between acoustic and radio signals, paving the way for novel underwater communications.

US satellite operator Dish plans to use the 2000–2020 and 2180–2200 MHz bands (AWS-4 band) plus a part of the “H Block” at 1995–2000 MHz for a terrestrial mobile network.

The head of Goldman Sachs' technology group says it will be easier to deploy 5G in rural areas than cities as there are fewer obstacles to interfere with the signal.

A coalition of major companies with an interest in unlicensed spectrum access is advocating a form of light licensing called automated frequency coordination (AFC) for the 5925–7125 MHz range in…

Spectrum prices in developing nations are on average three times greater than in developed countries in proportion with income per capita, according to a report recently published by mobile industry…

A US government research body and the University of Colorado, Boulder, plan to conduct an extended study of the noise floor at the university's campus as regulators explore new approaches…

Belgium is planning to hold an auction next year of spectrum for 5G (700, 1400 and 3600 MHz bands) and an auction of spectrum where current licences expire in March 2021…

Hong Kong’s proposals for the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands include a new approach to spectrum utilisation fees (SUFs).

The six entities that are conditionally approved to provide the software that will support the multi-tier citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) have been given until 10 September by the US…

From beetles to bees, insects absorb more radio waves at the higher frequencies favoured for 5G, a study says.

The US regulator wants to make the band available for 5G use, but existing licensees present logistical obstacles. The FCC plans to resolve this with an auction design modelled on…