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Commission-backed study urges harmonised timing of EU spectrum auctions
Oct 24, 2017
by Kane Mumford

As the European Council debates the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) today, a Commission-sponsored study recommends coordinated timing of awards but says member states should have autonomy over many aspects of auction design. Read more...

Does European backing for 26 GHz change the 5G equation?
Oct 19, 2016
by Kane Mumford

Here at Policytracker we were mildly annoyed when Europe’s regulators in the RSPG decided to identify 26 GHz as a 5G “pioneer band” along with 3.5 GHz and 700 MHz. Read more...

Geopolitical issues keep Project Loon grounded… for now
Mar 29, 2016
by Kane Mumford

Google wants this to be a global initiative but it may need to team up with local operators if it is ever to get off the ground. Read more...

Should European legislation be changed to accommodate small cell backhaul at 60 GHz?
Jul 18, 2014
by Toby Youell

A UK company that provides core technology for 60 GHz backhaul solutions for small cells has told PolicyTracker that legislation is making their solutions much more expensive to implement in Europe than in the US. Read more...

LPTV issues could delay US spectrum incentive auction
Apr 22, 2014
by Dugie Standeford

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will act to protect low-power TV (LPTV) stations in the 2015 spectrum incentive auction, according to the head of its media bureau William Lake. Read more...

Chinese government issues 4G licences to its three telcos
Dec 10, 2013
by Toby Youell

China's three incumbents can now use TD-LTE on their networks. Read more...

Big names back network sharing
Feb 27, 2013
by Martin Sims

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Orange, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Arqiva all urged regulators to end any opposition to network sharing. Read more...

US officials claim support for WRC agenda but many issues remain open
Jan 18, 2012
by Dugie Standeford

There is “broad support” for US positions at WRC-12 but a lot of deal-making remains to be done, key officials said at a press briefing held last week. Mobile broadband, unmanned aircraft systems and international satellite regulations are still top priorities. Read more...

Yet another consultation as Ofcom puts back 4G auction again
Oct 11, 2011
by Michael Newlands

Ofcom’s announcement that the UK’s 4G auction is to be pushed back at least another six months to allow for further consultation is just the latest in a long series of delays to a process that began five years ago. Read more...

Yet another consultation as Ofcom puts back 4G auction again
Oct 11, 2011
by Michael Newlands

Ofcom’s announcement that the UK’s 4G auction is to be pushed back at least another six months to allow for further consultation is just the latest in a long series of delays to a process that began five years ago. Read more...

I can cope with spectrum issues, says UK telecoms minister
Jul 14, 2011
by Michael Newlands

UK communications minister Ed Vaizey and Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards have appeared before a parliamentary select committee investigating spectrum. The minister denied that his portfolio was too broad and both defended plans for upcoming auctions. Read more...

I can cope with spectrum issues, says UK telecoms minister
Jul 14, 2011
by Michael Newlands

UK communications minister Ed Vaizey and Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards have appeared before a parliamentary select committee investigating spectrum. The minister denied that his portfolio was too broad and both defended plans for upcoming auctions. Read more...