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T-Mobile withdraws from UK 2.6 GHz legal challenge
Mar 26, 2009
by Website author

Only one mobile operator, 02, is now pursuing the legal action which has blocked the auction of 2.6 Ghz in the UK. Read more...

UK call to use military band for IMT attracts interest
Mar 10, 2009
by Scott Billquist

Spreading the idea of releasing 4.4 to 5.0 GHz from military use and hurdling NATO concerns could help fulfil government and industry interest in exploiting new spectrum opportunities for 4G and beyond. Read more...

Trade association formed for owners of liberalised spectrum in UK
Mar 06, 2009
by Michael Newlands

The Commercial Spectrum Owners Association will campaign against unnecessary restrictions on spectrum usage and provide its members with a stronger voice in discussions with Ofcom. Read more...

UK transmission company buys PMSE band manager
Feb 18, 2009
by Website author

Arqiva, which transmits the programmes for all the UK terrestrial broadcasters, has bought JFMG, which manages spectrum for wireless microphones and programme making services (PMSE). Read more...

UK users give wary welcome for digital dividend harmonisation
Feb 12, 2009
by Michael Newlands

Ofcom’s new proposals to harmonise the 800MHz band with other European countries have been met with delight by the mobile telecoms industry, but other parties want more details about compensation before giving their approval. Read more...

UK mobile operators told to sort out GSM refarming by April or face imposed solution
Feb 09, 2009
by Michael Newlands

Spectrum liberalisation is at the heart of the UK government’s new plan to boost the digital economy. It takes a get tough approach over 900MHz refarming and says the UK digital dividend should be harmonised with the rest of Europe. Read more...

UK defence ministry publishes final plan for spectrum release
Jan 16, 2009
by Dugie Standeford

The UK military’s final strategy for trading or releasing spectrum holds few surprises but could offer great promise, industry representatives say. Read more...

UK may revise digital dividend plan to match European harmonisation
Dec 23, 2008
by Michael Newlands

The British government is to take a new look at how to utilise the so-called Digital Dividend, spectrum freed up by the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Read more...

Whitespace: Europe’s attention turns to the UK
Dec 20, 2008
by Michael Newlands

Whitespace devices may have got the green light in the US but in Europe doubts remain about the amount of vacant spectrum and the impact on wireless microphone users Read more...

Spectrum liberalisation barriers must be broken down says UK government
Oct 24, 2008
by Website author

The UK's commitment to spectrum liberalisation has been underlined in a new communications industry action plan. The government is also determined to get progress on the repeal of the GSM Directive and the UK's stalled 2.6GHz auction. Read more...