European policymakers are warming to the idea that emergency services need more spectrum. The problem is where to find it.
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Friday, April 09, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Time division variant of LTE faces its first test this summer
The world's two biggest telecoms markets, China and India, may see the first rollout of time division duplex (TD)-LTE as early as 2011 when frequency division duplex (FD)–LTE is only starting to gain traction.
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Green light for Indian 3G auction on April 9
This time it seems almost certain the Indian 3G and BWA auctions are finally going ahead following numerous postponements over the past two years, with the government having released a list of qualified bidders.
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UK government drops spectrum reform proposals
The UK Labour Party has abandoned attempts to get a special instrument authorising spectrum reform through parliament before the pre-election recess.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
April 2010 PDF edition available for download
The latest edition of the PolicyTracker monthly spectrum management newsletter is now available for download.
This month we consider whether further legal action and a lack of cross-party support will obstruct the UK government's new arrangements for refarming 900 MHz and rationalising mobile spectrum in the light of the T-mobile/Orange merger.
We also review the proceedings at Europe's first spectrum summit and take a detailed look at the proposals in the US national broadband plan.
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POLICYTRACKER APRIL 2010: CONTENTS
UK digital spectrum
2
Auctions and trades set the framework
4
Passage of UK spectrum proposals depends on the Tories and BT
6
Attempts to block UK spectrum legislation rest on disputed claim
7
UK spectrum leasing postponed until after election
EU Spectrum summit
8
Fear of regional lag dominates first EU spectrum summit
9
No change is not an option says Kroes
10
Border issues with Russia hampers use of digital dividend band
11
New Commissioner adopts a broader view of spectrum
US national broadband plan
12
FCC publishes national broadband plan
14
US "cash for spectrum" scheme
15
"Spectrum Dashboard" launched
Other news
16
Time is running out to tackle satellite's spectrum shortfall, insiders say
17
Satellite and aeronautical interests disagree
18-19
Active consultations
20
Iran criticised over interference
EU and ITU call on Iran to stop satellite interference
In a highly unusual move European foreign ministers and the Radio Regulations Board have demanded action after repeated complaints from broadcasters.
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World's first "smart city" wireless network launches using TV white spaces
Local officials say the network is a "model for public-private partnerships"
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