Study calls for public spectrum re-think

A European Commission study due later this month will make some "fairly radical" recommendations on how to improve spectrum use by Europe's public sector, but take a cautious approach to market-based allocation mechanisms.

The draft study by WIK-Consult, Aegis Systems Limited, IDATE and Plum Consulting was unveiled at a 1 October Brussels public workshop on optimising public sector use of spectrum. The Commission is seeking advice on several issues, said WIK-Consult Department Manager J. Scott Marcus: How to find an appropriate balance between spectrum allocated for public, commercial and private activities; how the public sector in member states can adopt a more long-term, proactive approach to their use of spectrum; and how public bodies can improve public procurement of radio equipment and services. The consulting team was also asked to explore the possibility of new technological approaches to help public agencies use spectrum more efficiently. The report focuses on the defence, transport and emergency sectors.

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