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New Zealand to auction short-term unused 3.5GHz spectrum
The New Zealand government has approved plans to allocate short-term rights to 160MHz of unused frequencies in the 3.5GHz band in 2020. Read more…
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Optus claims world first with 5G call using 2300MHz spectrum
Australian mobile network operator (MNO) Optus claims to have successfully established an end-to-end 5G data call using its spectrum in the 2300MHz band. Read more…
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Q: Who won at the WRC-19 spectrum slugfest? A: Everyone!
WRC-19 is over, and for once, just about everyone is happy with the results as cellcos and satellite players now have more spectrum to play with. Read more…
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US regulator suggests using auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi
Little-used block of spectrum set aside for auto safety should be split to accommodate the rapidly growing number of wireless devices – US telecoms regulator Read more…
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India allows telcos to defer spectrum payments until March 2020
India has allowed telecom operators to defer payments due for spectrum bought via auction until the end of March 2022, giving some respite to firms. Read more…
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Australia to auction 26GHz spectrum in early 2021
The Australian government has announced plans to auction 2.4GHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G use in early 2021. Read more…
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Thailand’s NBTC to hold 5G spectrum tender in February 2020
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Communication (NBTC) is planning to hold an auction for 5G-suitable spectrum in February 2020. Read more…
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Take your seats – the WRC-19 spectrum war is about to begin
5G, Wi-Fi, LEOsats, cars, drones and broadband balloons – they all need spectrum. WRC-19 hopes to give it to them. Let the spectrum wars begin! Read more…
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Hong Kong incumbents win spectrum at ‘reasonable’ prices
The government of Hong Kong has awarded 5G spectrum licences in the 3.5GHz band to the territory’s four incumbent mobile operators. Read more…
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Four incumbents line up for Hong Kong 5G spectrum auctions
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has named the companies lining up to bid in its forthcoming auctions of 5G-capable spectrum. Read more…