Middle East envoy Tony Blair hails launch of Palestinian mobile operator

Despite still not having received all the spectrum it had been promised by Israel, Wataniya Mobile has gone ahead with the commercial launch of Palestine's second mobile network. 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/middle-east-envoy-tony-blair-hails-launch-of-palestinian-mobile-operator

Spectrum trading proposals a "tentative step in the right direction"

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched two consultations aimed at making it easier for spectrum to be traded. Stakeholders welcome them as a move in the right direction, but say a lot more needs to be done. 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/spectrum-trading-proposals-a-tentative-step-in-the-right-direction

Compromise clears the way for adoption of the ‘telecoms package’

An agreement has been reached to end the dispute over internet piracy, which had prevented the adoption of the telecoms framework review. This package is now expected to be approved at the end of the month and will mean greater political control over spectrum policy. 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/compromise-clears-the-way-for-adoption-of-the-2018telecoms-package2019

Russia changing policy on digital dividend?

Reports suggest Russia may implement the proposed European mobile sub-band and bring forward the date for digital switchover

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/russia-changing-policy-on-digital-dividend

Digital dividend: now the next phase…

The long-awaited EC recommendation on harmonisation of the digital dividend is, of necessity, a political compromise. It holds no surprises and puts the onus back on the member states 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/digital-dividend-now-the-next-phase..

Middle East operators hold an advantage for LTE rollout

Tier one mobile operators in the Middle East and Africa have significant advantages over their counterparts in Europe and North America when it comes to rolling out next-generation LTE networks, according to a leading network planning and optimisation consultancy. 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/middle-east-operators-hold-an-advantage-for-lte-rollout

Mobile satellite driving new demands for spectrum at WRC-2012

Inmarsat and other mobile satellite interests are pressing for more spectrum to meet rising demand for ubiquitous broadband and other areas including disaster relief and logistical services. 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/mobile-satellite-driving-new-demands-for-spectrum-at-wrc-2012