The regulator Ofcom has set low reserve prices for sub-national slots in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. Operators have raised concerns about the "complex" switching option in the bidding process. Read more...

Ofcom has confirmed its plan to auction spectrum access licences in the 26 and 40 GHz bands in major towns and cities. The timing of the auction will depend on the competition authority's decision on the proposed merger between mobile operators Vodafone and Three. Read more...

The antennas performed very well compared to their traditional counterparts in mmWave frequencies. Read more...

The UK government will no longer push for a post-Brexit replacement for the EU radio equipment safety mark, but some device types are excluded. Read more...

Ofcom has launched a consultation on five potential bands that could be used to support the future of the utilities sector. Read more...

Ofcom is suggesting a range of hybrid sharing mechanisms to facilitate coexistence between licensed mobile, Wi-Fi and existing users of the band. Read more...

No existing spectrum licence design achieves full efficiency in allocation and investment, according to a recent academic paper. Its authors propose the "depreciating licence" as a possible solution. Read more...

The UK government recently tested its first nationwide cell broadcast emergency system. The test was deemed a success even though some Three customers didn't get the alert. Read more...

The newly established Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) set out the target in a new wireless infrastructure strategy, promising £40 million ($50 million) to drive 5G adoption and £100 million ($124 million) of investment in 6G R&D. Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom recently launched a consultation on how to assign a total of 6 GHz in the 26 and 40 GHz bands. Qualcomm has shared its views on this with PolicyTracker. Read more...