FCC opens C-band for 5G
The FCC is advancing (by a 4-0 vote) to move forward with a proposal by Intelsat and SES (with Intel) to see a restructuring of C-band spectrum over the US…
Eutelsat joins SES, Intel, Intelsat C-band proposal
Leading global satellite operators Intelsat, SES and Eutelsat are joining forces on a market-based proposal for the future use of the lower C-band spectrum in the US. Eutelsat has agreed…
Portugal: DTT spectrum changes from 2019
The introduction of 5G in Portugal will lead to changes in the frequency spectrum now used for DTT broadcasts, starting from the fourth quarter of 2019. This follows the presentation…
Italy approves new National Frequency Allocation Plan
Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) has approved the new National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF 2018). The Plan provides for 15 new digital terrestrial networks in DVB-T2 technology, divided as follows: 10…
DSA sets out 5G plan
As the path towards 5G begins to gain momentum, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has today set out its vision for a 5G future and the opportunities and challenges that will…
UK networks call for shared 5G spectrum
UK broadband regulator Ofcom needs to consider new approaches to spectrum management to realise the full possibilities of 5G across the country, according to Malcolm Corbett, CEO of INCA (Independent…
FCC: “Focused on winning 5G future”
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will “headline” its intentions to make more intensive use of the C-band (3.7-4.2 GHz) spectrum frequencies at its July 12th meeting. FCC chairman Ajit Pai…
Viewers’ advocate warns of PSB spectrum threat
Colin Browne, Chairman of Voice of the Listener and Viewer, a British consumer group which champions public service broadcasting, has warned that the forthcoming World Radiocommunication Conference poses a threat…
CNMC: DTT TVs will lose 30% capacity with migration
The Spanish regulatory body CNMC has warned that the second digital dividend will see DTT operators lose 30 per cent of their capacity. The release of the 700 MHz band…
Intelsat, SES ask FCC for more time
Satellite operator SES and Intelsat have written to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington DC, asking for a 60-day extension to the deadline for their clients – mostly US…