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UK regulator’s approach to upper 6 GHz band provokes mixed response
Jun 07, 2022
by Richard Haas

Mobile network operators (MNOs) have come out strongly against Ofcom's proposal to add the band to its spectrum sharing regime. Advocates of unlicensed use also have concerns. Read more...

UK regulator to make licence changes to enable 5G use
Jun 01, 2022
by Richard Haas

Ofcom is proposing various changes to Vodafone’s licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands which will allow the operator to use them for 5G. Read more...

UK regulator to use “spectrum sandboxes” to help improve co-existence models
Apr 28, 2022
by Richard Haas

UK spectrum regulator Ofcom hopes the project, which is still in its early stages, will contribute to better co-existence studies in the 6 GHz and 3.8—4.2 GHz bands. Read more...

Mobile operators say mmWave spectrum vital to meet future demand
Mar 28, 2022
by Richard Haas

Speaking at an event organised by UK regulator Ofcom, representatives from BT in the UK and Verizon in the US agreed that the higher spectrum bands are important but device support and assignments are still lacking. Read more...

Liverpool project shows benefits of 5G for healthcare initiatives
Mar 18, 2022
by Laura Sear

Liverpool 5G, the UK’s biggest telehealth test project, may have to come to an end when its government funding runs out. Read more...

UK regulator proposes adding upper 6 GHz band to shared licensing regime
Mar 10, 2022
by Richard Haas

Ofcom is consulting on a plan to add the band to its existing sharing regime but says it could still be allocated for mobile or unlicensed use. Read more...

Dense Air CEO urges UK regulator to automate its local licensing regime
Feb 18, 2022
by Richard Haas

Paul Senior praised Ofcom for introducing local 5G licences but criticised the "impossible" application process. Read more...

UK regulator introduces new licensing approach for LEO satellites despite industry criticism
Jan 21, 2022
by Richard Haas

Ofcom argues that the new licensing conditions, which are designed to help prevent interference, will complement ITU regulations. Read more...

Alliance promotes mission-critical use of 450 MHz
Aug 25, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

Once considered a pioneer mobile band, 450 MHz is attracting growing attention as a band for mission-critical next-generation communications for utilities, governments and other uses, but the UK utility sector is seeking access to different frequencies for next-generation operations. Read more...

UK competition watchdog considers probe of Motorola PPDR network
Jul 15, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

The long-running saga of the UK's attempt to build a next-generation emergency services mobile radio network continues with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now considering an investigation. Read more...