The “world-first” law takes on the rapidly growing consumer IoT market as research finds that 99% of UK adults own at least one covered device
India diverges from Europe on spectrum for private 5G networks
The Government has favoured giving mobile operators control, only time will tell if it facilitates the growth of private networks
3.8–4.0GHz band in France open to vertical users
Simplifying access to spectrum is a first step toward more private 5G networks, addressing the price of licences will need to come next
European Commission outlines consumer IoT competition concerns
Australian regulator to award mmWave spectrum for 5G
Ireland to set out new digital and broadband strategies
The proposed programme for the new government will accelerate the national broadband plan, and set out a comprehensive strategy for digital transformation.
FCC proposes fund for 5G development in rural America
The USD9bn fund is reserved for areas unlikely to see timely deployment of 5G, and supports adoption of new technologies in agriculture.
UK Government to legislate on consumer IoT security
The Government published its response to a consultation on the improvement of security standards for interconnected household devices.
Ofcom sets out proposals for the use of the 100–200GHz band
The UK regulator follows through on the options it had presented in an industry workshop in September 2019.
Vodafone warns regulators against ‘set-aside’ spectrum policies
The operator sets out its view for “An Industrial 5G Spectrum Policy for Europe” in a position paper, arguing that ‘set-aside’ policies will lead to significant consumer welfare loss.
