Swiss Consultation 700 MHz, 1400 MHz, 3.6 GHz
Ofcom has initiated a consultation on a future licensing process in Switzerland for the 700 MHz, 1400 MHz and 3.6 GHz ranges. It is planning to hold an auction in late 2018 and is seeking input now on whether the bands should be considered together or auctioned separately, what the [...]
The Next USA Auctions: Not All for Spectrum – The FCC has a Full Agenda
There are number of FCC processes in the pipeline that involve auctions, but not all for spectrum licenses. Connect America Fund (CAF) and Mobility Fund (MF)– These funds provide subsidy for broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas and were borne out of the 2010 National Broadband Plan. An [...]
mmWave Transactions Focused on 5G – Upper Bands are “Hot”
How much spectrum is required for 5G? The short answer is a lot. The detailed answer varies according to each carrier’s spectrum holdings but most carriers will need to at least double or more than double their spectrum holdings to offer quality 5G services. Spectrum in different [...]
What Does the End of the FCC Incentive Auction Lead To?
One of the most talked about news items of the last few weeks has been the conclusion of the FCC’s 600 MHz Incentive Auction. The Incentive Auction played out over four stages (starting at 100 MHz and descending to 70 MHz) and more than a year. [...]