5G will include millimetre wave radio, but work is needed to decide spectrum scope for further study

The term '5G' is now well established – not just as the next generational step for the wireless industry, but also as an emerging vision of...

5G will require new as well as established spectrum bands, but the availability of new bands is not confirmed

The process of defining the next generation of wireless communications (5G) is now underway, and the economic impact of decisions that national...

Spectrum sharing policy: quality of experience will be a key factor in licence-exempt spectrum

Demand for access to radio spectrum is growing, and many regulators are faced with the challenge of setting policy designed to achieve better...

The problem with dynamic spectrum access is not what is happening today, but what happens if it is successful

Getting the most out of valuable radio spectrum was the topic of a gathering of European regulators, industry analysts and advisers at the Dynamic...

Mobile broadband coverage – balancing costs and obligations

Mobile networks are a viable way to offer affordable broadband services for those in rural areas, but regulatory initiatives are needed to encourage...

Beyond the digital dividend – is it time to open up UHF to operators?

The release of digital dividend frequencies for mobile services has been one of the most prominent changes to UHF spectrum allocation in recent...

Filling in the gaps – what is the future for white-space devices?

One of the most interesting innovations in radio technology in recent years has been the development of devices that can use under-utilised gaps...