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New guidance from the mobile sector and new approaches from academia seek to strengthen the science while acknowledging the politics involved in tackling 5G radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) concerns.

Regulators need to err on the side of caution when pricing spectrum to avoid the risk of valuable frequencies remaining unused, says Marc Eschenburg, a partner at Aetha Consulting.

Swedish regulator PTS is now accepting applications for local licences in the 3760—3800 MHz and 24.25—25.1 GHz bands.

It's business as usual so far at the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority apart from the agency no longer being independent.

Only two companies placed bids for spectrum, as three operators seem to be waiting for next year’s auction.

As the world emerges from COVID-19, there's never been a better time to unlock the potential of 5G mmWave technology, says the GSMA of its newly launched "accelerator initiative."

The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched its certified HaLow standard for the unlicensed 900 MHz band.

The responses to the European Commission's consultation on the review of its "digital decade" policy framework suggest there is general support for enhanced EU coordination on spectrum authorisation but clear…

Concerned about the potential loss of science spectrum to mobile use, the US House of Representatives science, space and technology committee has asked the Biden administration to come up with…

A European alliance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has urged EU authorities to open the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use to ensure Europe does not lag behind…

The European Commission said it wouldn’t be issuing further threats but confirmed that it would name and shame countries that have failed to deliver on 5G spectrum targets. 

Latvian regulator the SPRK plans to hold an auction of five licences on 16 December.

US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has concluded the clock phase of its 3.45—3.55 GHz auction.

Satellite operator Viasat says it can “revitalise” Inmarsat’s L-band (1.5—1.6 GHz) frequencies following its $7.3 billion takeover.

Responses to a recent Ofcom consultation reflect the difficulties mobile operators are having in their attempts to trade spectrum and achieve contiguous blocks in the 3.4—3.8 GHz band.