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EE: More 5G Spectrum Is Pointless Unless Planning Laws Reformed
EE's head of spectrum says that while spectrum will obviously be important for 5G, network densification is just as vital
Ofcom Promises Enough Airwaves For 5G, Looks At 3.4 – 4.2GHz Spectrum Sharing
Ofcom spectrum director says spectrum won't be an issue for 5G as regulator opens consultation into C-band sharing
Ofcom Will Issue VHF Spectrum Licences For IoT
Ofcom says VHF bands are suitable for IoT and will create a new business radio product later this year
Ocado Uses Unlicensed Spectrum For ‘World’s Densest 4G Network’ At Warehouse
Ocado says its advanced unlicensed spectrum-powered 4G network can help firms in other industries
EC: EU Nations Must Reassign 700MHz For Mobile Broadband By 2020
EU proposals would require EU countries to release 700MHz frequencies by 30 June 2020 so they can be used for mobile broadband and cross-border applications
Ofcom Delays Spectrum Auction Until After O2-Three Merger Ruling
Ofcom says 2.3Hz and 3.4GHz airwaves won't be sold until EC makes a decision on whether O2 and Three can merge
GSMA Repeats Calls For More Mobile Spectrum Ahead Of WRC-15
Acting director general of GSMA says mobile industry needs more bandwdith to help solve future problems
Ofcom Wants To Protect TV Frequencies At Global Spectrum Event
Ofcom supports European proposals to free up spectrum for mobile broadband at WRC-15, but wants sub-700MHz to stay for Freeview
Ofcom To Sell 2.3GHz And 3.4GHz For 4G And IoT In Early 2016
Ofcom finalises plans to sell 190MHz of spectrum, with a combined reserve price of £70m
Mobile Industry Confident Ahead Of Global Spectrum Conference
GSMA says there is still much to do before WRC-15, which will allocate spectrum on a global scale, starts next month
Operators Unhappy As Ofcom Trebles Cost Of Spectrum Licences
Ofcom makes decision on licence increases for 900MHz and 1800MHz bands, but operators say hikes will harm network investment
Vodafone And Three Buy L-Band Spectrum From Qualcomm
Qualcomm sells 40MHz of airwaves in the 1452-1492 L-Band to UK operators
Ofcom Spectrum Roadmap Will Deal With ‘Revolutionary’ Mobile Scenarios
Ofcom spectrum director says it plans to ensure there is enough spectrum to cope with unforeseen mobile applications but wants global harmonisation
Qualcomm To Sell 1.4GHz ‘L-Band’ Spectrum To UK Operators
Qualcomm says airwaves can help improve 4G and 3G speeds using SDL technology
Ofcom: Industry Must Work Together To Make The Most Of Limited UK Spectrum
Ofcom says different sectors must be more understanding of others' demands if the UK is extract maximum value from its bandwidth
Ofcom Launches 5G 6GHz Spectrum Consultation
Ofcom says high capcity 5G at 6GHz could support holographic projections
EU Asks For Opinions About Using 700MHz Spectrum For Mobile Broadband
EU launches consultation over plans to use 700MHz airwaves currently used for Freeview for mobile services
GSMA Warns Mobile Industry Needs More Spectrum To Meet Rising Demand
GSMA says 600-800MHz worth of bandwidth needs to be allocated by the ITU if the mobile industry is going to keep up with a tenfold increase in traffic
Ofcom To Make 700MHz Spectrum Available For Mobile Data
Ofcom wants to reassign some spectrum by as early as 2020 but says there will be no switchover needed
Ofcom To Auction 2.3GHz And 3.4GHz Spectrum
Ofcom announces plans to release more bandwidth for mobile services as early as next year
Ofcom Says Any 700MHz Switchover Won’t Harm Freeview
Ofcom investigates possibility of reassigning 700MHz for mobile braodband but says Freeview TV remains too important to be margnialised
Ofcom Announces Plans To Cope With Spectrum Demand
Ofcom reveals how it plans to manage the UK's spectrum resources over the next decade
NAO: Ofcom 4G Spectrum Auction Kept UK Mobile Market Competitive
But its too early to say whether spectrum sale achieved economic efficiency
Vodafone To Avoid Ofcom Action After Meeting 3G Coverage Requirements
Vodafone meets 3G license requirement, six months after everyone else
At800 Stops Shipping Filters As 4G Freeview Disruption Fears Fade
Organisation revises strategy as it seeks to minimise Freeview disruption from 4G at 800MHz
GSMA Says Ofcom Spectrum Licence Increases Will Affect 4G Rollout
GSMA says UK operators can't afford LTE upgrade if they have to pay more for a licence
Broadcasters Say Freeview TV Is More Valuable Than Mobile Data
Ofcom should not neglect digital terrestrial TV in favour of 4G, say broadcasters
Bell Labs: We Will Need Billions Of Small Cells
Holger Claussen from Bell Labs envisions a future where we all have our own low-power radio access node
EC Forms Group To Determine Future Of 470-790 MHz Spectrum
Vodafone, BBC and others form spectrum group to establish use for UHF band