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In this month's issue we examine the responses to the RSPG's draft opinion on finding more spectrum for mobile in Europe and reflect on the lessons of Australia's problematic 700…

Brazilian regulator Anatel has ruled that MMDS operators who previously held the whole of the 2500-2690 MHz band should receive compensation of 314 million reals ($151 million).

Some African governments are taking a serious look at using television white space spectrum to make broadband services available to their citizens. But challenges such as politics, lack of awareness…

Poland’s Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) will assign spectrum in a slightly different way when it holds its 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz auction later this year.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the United Arab Emirates has moved forward with its plans for 700 MHz, in line with the pledge made at WRC-12 to ensure a…

The US regulator is considering a Qualcomm request for a passenger in-flight mobile broadband service in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band. US satellite operators are opposed to the proposal, which could…

The US regulator has given ailing LightSquared temporary permission to test 4G LTE terrestrial wireless operations in the 1675-1680 MHz range, but that may not stop the company from going…

A lack of information about how unlicensed spectrum is used in the 2.4 GHz band has led UK regulator Ofcom to launch a consultation over the proposed release of military…

Assigning spectrum across national borders will provide “the final blow” to competition in Europe’s mobile markets, according to a new report.

In the race to find 1200 MHz of spectrum for wireless data traffic by 2015, “there are merits” in developing a pan-EU strategy for the entire 470-790 MHz UHF band,…

One of Germany’s two leading commercial broadcasters will abandon its current DTT distribution in one of its major markets at the end of this month. Is this the beginning of…

Several recent developments have led many to question the assumption that auctions are always the best way of assigning spectrum to mobile operators.

Qualcomm could be in line for a significant profit as its 40 MHz of 1.4 GHz L-Band spectrum, purchased relatively cheaply in a 2008 UK auction, is approved and deployed…

Politicians should be taking a long-term view rather than thinking that spectrum auctions can replace state-owned telcos as a cash lifeline.

Regional preparations for WRC-15 in the Americas show a strong diversity of views on finding new spectrum for mobile, with the US seeking a mobile allocation throughout the whole 470-698MHz…