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700MHz

Broadcasting

FCC: where did we go wrong with D block?

The FCC is shortly due to publish proposals for the re-auctioning of D Block which failed to sell in the US 700MHz auction. The regulator says it wants new ideas...

Broadcasting

digital dividend

Give half digital dividend to wireless says Reding

As Brussels prepares a detailed policy on reallocating the analogue TV frequencies, telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding has urged member states to realise the goal of broadband for all by releasing...

European Parliament

framework review

Commission acknowledges strength of opposition to European regulator proposal

The EU Telecoms Council has overwhelmingly rejected the pan-European regulator with some spectrum responsibilities proposed by Brussels; Infosoc Commissioner Viviane Reding says she is considering other options.

digital dividend

Dynamic spectrum access

CEPT ‘white space’ report leaves cognitive radio issues unresolved

A European regulators study group has completed its report on using the interleaved or white space spectrum between digital broadcasts. While this makes several recommendations it says further work is...

Broadcasting

digital dividend

European Parliament

framework review

Today’s EU telecoms council expected to make decision on digital dividend

While EU telecoms ministers will only hear progress reports on the review of the framework directive more significant developments are expected on digital switchover policy.

2.6 GHz

mobile

WiMAX

Delay in 2.6GHz auction another battle in WiMAX wars?

Ofcom has postponed the sale of this key WiMAX and 3G band pending the outcome of legal action by mobile operators T-Mobile and O2

bandsharing

Ministry of Defence

MoD

Public sector spectrum

Enthusiastic welcome from those in the know

The select group of companies with a keen interest in using military spectrum have welcomed the UK Ministry of Defence’s liberalisation initiative. However, for most firms their main focus of...

Cognitive Radio

health

transport

Healthcare and transport are the big upcoming regulatory issues says Ofcom

It is health services and the transport sector that will be transformed by wireless technologies over the next decade says the UK regulator, not the communications industry

digital dividend

technology neutrality

Opinion: Changing the regulatory paradigm

Spectrum needs to be viewed as just another infrastructure asset in a technology and service neutral environment, argues Christoph Legutko, particularly when dealing with the digital dividend.

2.6 GHz

2.6GHz

Intel

L-band

Qualcomm

June 2008 printed issue available for download

This month we reflect on the significance of Europe's first major spectrum auctions this year: 2.6GHz in Sweden and L-band in the UK.

bandsharing

Ministry of Defence

MoD

Public sector spectrum

UK

United Kingdom

UK military proposes ‘leading edge’ spectrum release plan

The Ministry of Defence expects to begin freeing up military frequencies for commercial use next spring. First in line will be the 406.1- 430MHz band, but as many as 186...

2.6 GHz

L-band

Spectrum auctions

Manufacturers enter European spectrum market

The two major auctions in Sweden and the UK this month have seen Intel and Qualcomm buy spectrum in order to stimulate the development of their products. Is this the...

Training Understanding Modern Spectrum Management

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