Spectrum – The leading edge of the 5G Gold Rush
5G is leading to a new ecosystem of devices and services, enabling much higher speed and lower latency transmission to support increased levels of video content, connected cars and Internet of Things (IoT). For this [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ireland Leading the Way to 5G in the 3.6 GHz Band – Next up will be Czech Republic
The results of the Irish auction of 3.6 GHz licenses were announced by the regulator, ComReg, on May 22, 2017. Winning bids were €60.5 million (US$67.7 million). To this are added annual usage fees totalling €17.7 [...]