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Members of the European Parliament voted yesterday evening on their position on the European Commission's proposed Electronic Communications Code (ECC), adding a surprising compromise.

New research shows large numbers of 5G trials taking place, with 28 GHz the most popular band. However, overall, operators are spending less on network infrastructure.

Recent articles have suggested concern in the US that CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) is fragmenting the 3.5 GHz band and compromising its ability to provide 5G services. Some feel…

Disagreement between EU institutions on new proposals for minimum licence durations and peer reviews of spectrum rewards is causing uncertainty on 5G and future profits, said telco chiefs, investors and…

The court case that should decide the boundaries of the European Commission’s influence in World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) negotiations has moved a step closer to its conclusion.

Private businesses that could have used the spectrum say there is still a need for reliable access but that more work needs to be done on setting the band for…

The UK operator BT/EE has joined the legal battle against the spectrum regulator, Ofcom, seeking a judicial review of its decision on the upcoming auction of 3.4-3.6 GHz that will be…

Discussions are in their final stages and are focused on the best way to release spectrum in the 3.4-3.8 GHz and 700 MHz ranges, PolicyTracker can reveal.

Lorenzo Casaccia told a conference in Barcelona that 3.5 GHz is a worldwide 5G band, except in the US. He also announced mmWave mapping trials in ten cities worldwide.

The unanimous ATU (African Telecommunications Union) decision on 26 GHz at its 11-15 September meeting was broadly expected, said Ross Bateson, an advisor for mobile industry group the GSM Association.

Talks on the 700 MHz band will take place this month with a view to reaching an agreement by December. They could help with the issue of Italian DTT causing…

The Commercial Smallsat Spectrum Management Association, launched this month, will campaign for an expedited spectrum coordination process for shared spectrum as well as on other spectrum issues affecting the community.

Dutch mobile operators have complained to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) about a report that apparently explores the possibility of setting aside a portion of the 2.1 GHz…

Bulgaria’s regulator the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has launched a public consultation on the 1.5 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands. They will be assigned for LTE…

Last week’s European Commission workshop on the 5.9 GHz band highlighted just how split automotive, mobile and equipment manufacturers are when it comes to safety-related transport.