What is spectrum policy? Why do we need it? How is it used? Spectrum policy is about managing the use of the... more
In the past few years, the United States has been at the forefront of new, innovative spectrum access systems. This... more
In this episode, we talk to Nada Abdelhafez, the Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs for Middle East and Africa... more
Since the first spectrum auction took place in 1989 in New Zealand, there have been many changes to the auction... more
In his new book, titled "the End of Telecoms History", Professor William Webb argues that as data consumption is slowing... more
Just ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference, the ITU approved its IMT-2030 framework. IMT-2030, more commonly known as 6G is... more
In the third episode of our special series on the World Radio Conference, Access Partnership's Senior Engineering Manager Tural Aliyev... more
Nearly 20 years ago UK regulator Ofcom adopted the approach that relying on free market forces is the best way... more
For the coming weeks, PolicyTracker will cover key issues of the Radio World Conference. The second episode of this WRC-23... more
For the coming weeks, PolicyTracker will cover key issues of the Radio World Conference. The first episode of this WRC-23... more
While the next generation of mobile technology, or 6G, is only expected to emerge around 2030, the industry is already... more
PolicyTracker’s podcast series continues with a look into Light Fidelity (LiFi) technology. Instead of using radio frequencies, this form of... more
The 6 GHz band is one of the most controversial issues in spectrum management. At the heart of this issue,... more
In November 2023, thousands of delegates will travel to Dubai for the World Radiocommunication Conference. For four weeks they will... more
The IT sector is responsible for around 2% of global carbon emissions. While various industries are working towards reducing their... more
A new type of service, satellite direct-to-device (D2D), is starting to take shape. And companies such as Apple and SpaceX... more
Single wholesale networks (SWNs) once seemed like a “pretty neat idea”. Those who backed the concept claimed it would enable... more
We’ve been promised that 5G will make our devices faster and more efficient. But in order to achieve this, it... more
By the 1990s many sectors including electricity, airlines and telecoms had been liberalised, moving from government to private control. Spectrum... more
We have been communicating wirelessly for over 120 years and in this episode, we pick out the developments which mapped... more
An enormous number of devices use the spectrum, some bring in huge revenues, some are essential for safety of life... more
We’ve been promised that 5G will make our devices faster and more efficient. But in order to achieve this, it will need... more