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With policy makers in several countries seriously considering single wholesale networks (SWNs), a report for the GSM Association (GSMA) argues that the traditional multi-operator approach is better for spectrum efficiency,…

The FCC's flagship 600 MHz auction has been pushed back to 2016.

With the EU Telecoms Council scheduled to meet on 27 November, the fate of the spectrum provisions of the “telecoms single market” (TSM) proposal, not to mention the entire package…

Ericsson is backing GSM Evolution for the Internet of Things (IoT). Meanwhile, evolutionary approaches to IoT based on LTE and UMTS have been approved for 3GPP Release 13, while industry…

As interest in drones ("unmanned aircraft systems" or UAS) continues to grow, one big question is what spectrum could be used for their command and control. WRC-15 will consider whether…

As preparations continue for WRC-15, where decisions will be made on how much spectrum will be needed for future mobile broadband services, three separate papers argue that the model on…

Russia’s Ministry of Communications and Mass Media and the country’s State Radio Frequencies Commission (GRFC) have unveiled plans to offer spectrum in the 1800 MHz band. The forthcoming contest is…

The group that is seeking to make an interoperable Internet of Things (IoT) standard has shelved its white space project and is now focusing on a new standard.

An EC-organised workshop on the use of commercial networks for PPDR (public protection and disaster relief) was dominated by discussions about whether dedicated spectrum is needed.

800 MHz band assignment satisfied international obligations.

The fledgling technology is being used for live webcasts of animals in London Zoo. In the future, it could help in the global battle against poaching.

The ITU should provide public access on its website to all documents unless disclosure would potentially harm a legitimate private or public interest that outweighs the benefits of accessibility, CEPT…

The equipment manufacturer believes that streaming is catching up with linear TV viewing while the GSA says interest in LTE Broadcast is growing. Broadcasters remain doubtful.

Globalstar has attempted to “set the record straight” about its Terrestrial Low Power Service (TLPS).

ComReg has launched a consultation on its proposals to auction more spectrum.