China, Inc thrusts TD-LTE into the international spotlight

Reminiscent of Japan, Inc in the 1980s, the Chinese state and its huge majority-owned businesses are working together to make a major impact on the international stage. An excellent case study in the workings of China, Inc is the staggeringly fast development of the TD-LTE standard.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/china-inc-thrusts-td-lte-into-the-international-spotlight

Greece looks to profits of refarming to help reduce debt

Greece could earn more than €240 million from refarming GSM spectrum, according to a consultation document released by the country's telecoms regulator the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). 

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/greece-looks-to-profits-of-refarming-to-help-reduce-debt

FCC mandates LTE in 700 Mhz band

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered all public safety mobile broadband networks to use LTE technology in the 700MHz band. According to FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, the move represents a major step toward nationwide interoperability for first responders.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/fcc-mandates-lte-in-700-mhz-band

South Africa relaunches licensing process

South Africa's long-delayed plan to license 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum appears to be inching forward again, although the timing and process remain unclear.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/south-africa-relaunches-licensing-process

French minister wants “second digital dividend”

France's industry minister Éric Besson said earlier this month he wants a second digital dividend to open more spectrum to mobile services, a proposal that will require terrestrial broadcasters to switch to DVB-T2 and MPEG-4 transmission and could put France in a position to lead European and international talks on the subject.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/french-minister-wants-201csecond-digital-dividend201d

“Business as usual” for PMSE sector during London Olympics

In a statement issued on January 20, UK regulator Ofcom put an end to months of uncertainty by confirming the status quo in the programme making and special events (PMSE) sector would be maintained until after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/201cbusiness-as-usual201d-for-pmse-sector-during-olympics

Kenya proposes national open access wholesale LTE network

The Kenyan government has proposed a national, open access, wholesale LTE network in the 2.6 GHz band to promote cost-effective spectrum use and keep operators from having to spend money at an auction.

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https://www.policytracker.com/headlines/kenya-proposes-national-open-access-wholesale-lte-network