by Dianne Northfield
What approaches are different countries taking? How does CBRS in the US differ from LSA in Europe? What other methods are being adopted? Are some frameworks for licensed spectrum sharing particularly suited to 5G? Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
Vertical industries seeking to gain 5G connectivity are facing a complex and disparate international policy environment. Approaches range from no specific spectrum for verticals; to Germany’s reserved frequencies; the UK’s embrace of sharing; and the CBRS system in the USA. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Previous Low Earth Orbit satellite ventures have led to huge corporate collapses. Can the new Leos like OneWeb, Space Mobile and Lynk overcome the challenges? Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Healthcare may be a promising business case for 5G services, but many issues must be addressed first, including what spectrum will be needed, who will use it and what applications will add value. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
While no major spectrum auctions have taken place during the last twelve months, UK’s regulator Ofcom has made available a significant amount of frequencies through various methods like spectrum sharing or licensed-exempt regimes. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
There is no globally harmonized spectrum for IoT, and there is no indication that this situation will change. IoT spectrum considerations therefore remain in the hands of national regulators. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
UK regulator Ofcom and the UK's four mobile network operators are actively preparing for the 5G era. Despite a series of legal challenges, Ofcom has now auctioned the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands. The 700 MHz band is due to be auctioned (lawyers permitting) by 2020. Read more...
by Chetan Chauhan-Sims
Just 6% of the UK's land mass is made up of 'intensively built-up' areas and is inhabited by 75% of the population. The remaining population live mostly in 'moderately built-up' areas which make up 34% of the land mass, leaving over half of land mass containing very few people. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The Vodafone Group continues to build its 4G spectrum portfolio, while acquiring additional spectrum for 5G services, which it expects to launch in 2020. Read more...
by Toby Youell
This research note looks at the satellite agenda items in Chapter 3 of the CPM Report, focussing on the removal of a restriction on broadcasting-satellite services and improving spectrum access for movable earth stations and non-geostationary satellites. Read more...