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...

Ofcom says there may be better uses for the 1900—1920 MHz range, which is harmonised for railway use at European level. Read more...

The UK emergency services network upgrade has fallen behind schedule again, according to a damning report by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO). The Home Office is now seeking a replacement for Motorola to supply the network. Read more...

Awarding long-lasting spectrum licences does not necessarily lead to more investments in a country's telecoms sector, according to a new study compiled for the UK regulator. Read more...

UK government minister Julia Lopez says that coverage targets and 6G will be key aspects of the new strategy, due to be released within three months. Read more...

Scott McKenzie, a director at Coleago Consulting and author of the report, thinks DTT and PMSE coexistence with the mobile industry might have a chance by 2030. Read more...