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Which spectrum bands and technologies are to be used to provide communications for the UK’s proposed smart grid are yet to be decided, but energy regulator Ofgem has released a…

In the second part of our special report on machine to machine (M2M) communications we examine whether the sector can continue to thrive in the unlicensed bands and a mish-mash…

In the first of a three part special report on machine to machine (M2M) communications we examine how the agenda is being driven by environmental and energy conservation issues.

The “Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010," introduced on 27 July by US House of Representatives Members Rick Boucher, a Democrat, and Cliff Stearns, a Republican, aims to help the…

Mexico now has three nationally-licensed 3G operators following an auction of excess 2.1 GHz spectrum, breaking the monopoly of the country’s dominant MNO, Telcel.

Greater certainty on spectrum that can be used for electronic newsgathering, outside broadcasting and production is needed to spur the confidence of regulators and manufacturers producing equipment, European broadcasters say.

Ofcom has revised a consultation document which gave the impression an EU Directive allowing UMTS in the GSM bands would become UK law by November.

Britain’s two-month-old coalition government has grasped the nettle of spectrum reform by introducing a revised version of stalled legislation which wasn't passed in the last Parliament.

Citing a deluge of letters and e-mails seeking clarity on its spectrum licensing process, South African regulator ICASA has withdrawn its invitation to apply (ITA), saying a revised document is…

Kip Meek, arguably the most influential figure in the UK’s proposed but stalled spectrum reforms, has been appointed to a very different new post - chairman of Project Canvas.

The debate over control of the 10 MHz US “D Block” spectrum is spilling over into Congress, where several rival bills are pending or expected.

Following a consultation earlier this year, Singapore’s telecoms regulator has rejected suggestions from the country’s three mobile operators that remaining 3G spectrum simply be allocated to them and decided to…

Malta’s newly announced plan for assigning the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands includes spectrum caps, “use or lose” clauses and a possible auction.

A nationwide LTE network in the US run wholly over spectrum previously set aside for satellite mobile communications has taken a huge step closer to reality with a $7 billion…

Thailand’s long-awaited 3G auction is on track to kick off on August 30 this year and will be followed by an auction of 2.3 and 2.6 GHz spectrum in September.