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The technology is already here to establish an exchange where frequencies are bought by the minute says former FCC senior technical officer Michael Marcus. He argues that these can even…

The depth of broadcasters’ opposition to the introduction of trading in the radio and TV bands is becoming clear. Are the proposals of little practical use or is this the…

While policy makers plan for the introduction of Europe-wide digital broadcasting services in VHF band III UK mobile radio users say this could cause interference and require massive infrastructure investment.

Spectrum liberalisation has certainly helped invigorate the country’s telecoms market but it has created problems like spectrum hoarding and left the broadcasting market vulnerable to new political pressures.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is due to sound a warning over the potential for providers of unlicensed WiMAX networks to effectively monopolise broadband access in certain areas.

Utility companies fear that the introduction of trading in the mobile bands could squeeze out those emergency services where a guaranteed connection is essential.

Austria, which now holds the EU presidency, is to press ahead with the spectrum reform agenda pursued by the UK.

Some progress but interference remains a concern

Billions of euros have been invested and all the biggest players are involved so 2.5-2.69 GHz is the biggest test yet for Europe’s liberalizers - a touchstone for technology neutrality.

The theoretical concepts behind WAPECS are being exposed to real life problems

2005 has seen Europe’s first agreement on a draft standard for UWB

The European satellite industry is seeking the same regulatory freedom as its US counterpart

Allocating the digital dividend is becoming a battleground rather than a distant dream as RRC 06 approaches and the market begins to see the possibilities offered by pan-European mobile services.

Ofcom has made releasing and liberalising spectrum one of its nine priorities for 2006 outlined in its Annual Plan. The first public meeting to discuss the Annual Plan is being…

PolicyTracker predicts the year will be dominated by RRC-06; the decision on technology neutrality in 2.5 GHz and the review of the Communciations Framework Directive.