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FCC delays spectrum incentive auction until 2015

Citing the “incredible challenge of taking a cutting-edge product from concept to market on deadline,” US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Tom Wheeler has pushed back the broadcast spectrum incentive…

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ECC to host spectrum occupancy workshop

The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) is organising a workshop on how spectrum occupancy measurements can be used to improve efficiency in spectrum management.

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US competitive carriers say smaller licences are a better fit

Competitive wireless providers are pressing the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use smaller geographic spectrum licence areas in its upcoming 600 MHz incentive auctions. “Right-sizing” licences will make for…

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ITRE committee gathers responses to telecoms reform

Various stakeholders gave their views on the European Commission's "connected continent" telecoms package yesterday at a hearing organised by the European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) committee.

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Ofcom draws up mobile spectrum wishlist

UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on its "mobile data strategy", which aims to provide enough spectrum for a 71-fold increase in mobile data capacity by 2030.

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Romanian operator fined for missing coverage target

Romanian regulator Ancom has imposed a fine of 300,000 lei (€67,500) on the country’s dominant telecoms firm Romtelecom. Ancom said Romtelecom had failed to comply with the terms of its…