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Spectrum Policy Podcast

Our ongoing podcast series uncovers the policy debates behind the news as well as providing 101s for those new to the subject.

The PolicyTracker Spectrum Policy Podcast highlights the policy implications of new and long-term developments in a way that will be understood by the general listener as well as the experts.

Our interviewees range from PolicyTracker staff to experts from the fields of engineering, economics, academia and policy-making and like the rest of our journalism and analysis, we take an impartial approach.

It is an open-access service – please listen below or subscribe using all the major podcast platforms.

To listen to the first five episodes of our introductory Spectrum 101 podcast, click here.

Spectrum Policy Podcast

What is spectrum policy? Why do we need it? How is it used?

Spectrum policy is about managing the use of the airwaves by mobile phones, satellites and a huge range of other devices ranging from radio telescopes to garage door openers. How can we ensure that all these users get access to the spectrum while bringing the maximum benefits to society? This podcast brings together experts from engineering, economics and policy-making to discuss current issues.

It is brought to you by PolicyTracker, which produces a newsletter, research and training courses on spectrum management.

With the new Digital Networks Act and progress being made towards 6G and satellite services, what does the future hold for spectrum auctions?

In this podcast, Richard Marsden, Managing Director at NERA Economic Consulting, speaks to PolicyTracker journalist Camilla Mina about what auctions will look like in a few years.

Since 1999, Marsden has worked on advising buyers or sellers on format designs and bid strategy in more than a 100 auctions in 30 different countries.

More on the subject is available through our ⁠spectrum research service.

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The future of auctions

24th March 2026

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Iris² and the European Space Programme

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Decoding the EU’s Digital Networks Act

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